After helping the Lakers win two titles in the early 1980s, Nixon was sent to the then-San Diego Clippers before the start of the 1983-84 campaign.

Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was the incumbent starting point guard when the franchise decided to select Magic Johnson with the No. 1 overall pick in 1979.

DeVaughn Nixon (Prom, Marvel's Runaways) has been tapped to play his dad, Norm Nixon in HBO's pilot about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.

However, Norm Nixon was an exception who had no idea of Magic's talent and impact, particularly in elevating the LA Lakers' championship aspirations. Nixon never felt threatened by Magic's arrival ...

Back in the early 1980s, the LA Lakers were creating their dynasty, with Norm Nixon as a cornerstone member of the franchise. Nixon shared the point guard position with the legendary Magic Johnson ...

DeVaughn Nixon, best known for his roles in “Prom” and “Marvel’s Runaways” has joined HBO’s untitled pilot about the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s.. Nixon will play his father Norm ...

When DeVaughn Nixon and Norm Nixon Jr. both showed up in the casting offices of HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” on the same day — at the same time — it could have ...

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Magic Johnson in 1979, there were immediate concerns about how two ball-dominant point guards would co-exist as the Lakers already had Norm Nixon, who led ...

When Johnson was drafted onto the Lakers in 1979, Nixon was the starting point guard. Johnson coming onto the team meant that he had to switch to the other guard position and share the spotlight.

Norm Nixon #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game played in 1980 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Getty. In 1977, Nixon started his NBA career as a point guard for the Lakers ...