Thursday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Magic Johnson Turns 55. We Have Photos.

Magic Johnson at 55Hard to believe that Magic Johnson is 55. SI has been shooting the Lakers legend since he was in high school in Lansing, Mich., and we've

SI Staff | Aug 14, 2014

Thursday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Magic Johnson Turns 55. We Have Photos. /

Magic Johnson at 55

Rare SI Photos of Magic Johnson

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1978 NCAA Tournament

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1978 NCAA Tournament

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Magic Johnson with dad, Earvin Sr. (left) and friend Charles Tucker

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1980 NBA Finals

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Michael Cooper, Norm Nixon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mitch Kupchak, coach Paul Westhead, Jamaal Wilkes and Magic Johnson

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Danny Ainge, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

1985 NBA Finals

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Magic Johnson and Dennis Rodman

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Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson

1991 NBA Finals

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

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Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan

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Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant

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Magic Johnson with sons Andre (left) and Ervin III, daughter Elisa and wife Cookie

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Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

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Magic Johnson and Matt Kemp

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2013 National League Championship Series

Magic Johnson and Vin Scully

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Magic Johnson with wife Cookie, Chris Paul and his wife Jada (left)

2014 National League Division Series

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Tom Izzo and Magic Johnson

2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament — Elite Eight

Hard to believe that Magic Johnson is 55. SI has been shooting the Lakers legend since he was in high school in Lansing, Mich., and we've collected our best photos in honor of Magic's big day. Enjoy.

O.J. Obsessed With Kim Kardashian

Yes, that's right. The 67-year-old former football star "has been drooling over pinups" of Kardashian, according to RadarOnline. He even took a dig at Kardashian's ex, Reggie Bush, saying, " She likes black ball players; I am a Hall of Famer -- and I still have my Heisman award." Making this extra creepy is that Kim's father, Robert Kardashian, was O.J.'s lawyer and Simpson has known her since she was little.

Bad Idea of the Week

Not sure why the Indiana State Police thought it would be a good idea to let a group of high school football players pose with what looks like automatic weapons, but the photo is causing quite the backlash in Plainfield, Ind.

Throwback Lovely Lady of the Day

It's Thursday. It's Halle Berry's birthday. Sometimes, the Throwback LLOD decision is easy.

Hot Clicks Giveaway: Planters Prize Packs

The good people at Planters teamed up with Frank Thomas to not only create this memorable photo, but also to celebrate the release of four new peanut flavors -- chipotle, smoked, cocoa and salted caramel. Even better, the four flavors will be a part of today's giveaway in addition to a duffel bag, water bottle, notebook and some classic peanuts. Yes, Planters hooked it up. I will send packs to the first three people who email me (andy_gray@simail.com) the MLB stadium where this week's Concession Food Item of the Week is located. The answer is in this morning's Hot Clicks. Please make the subject line "Planters."

Update (7:39 p.m.): Contest is closed. Winners will be notified. More contests on the way.

25 'Ball to the Face' GIFs

What's worse than getting smacked in the face with a ball? Having it caught on video and converted into a GIF for the world to see. Just ask these people.

Buffalo Really Hates Bon Jovi

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— A Dufresne (@MeIn716) August 13, 2014

Odds & Ends

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Happy Birthday, Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver would've turned 84 today. This remains one of the most entertaining videos in baseball history (warning: mucho swearing involved).

Taiwanese Animation Video of the Day

The geniuses tackle Orlando Scandrick, Jerry Jones and the drama surrounding the Cowboys. This video is a bit racy, so proceed with caution.

Bike Messengers Have a Weird Way of Unwinding

After a tough day at the office, many of NYC's bike messengers race against each other in a high-speed mini-velodrome.

USC Song Girls Do Ice Bucket Challenge

I wasn't going to link to more of these but then the USC Song Girls came along.

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Published Aug 14, 2014

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