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Lakers Young Core
When D'Angelo Russell was born, Magic Johnson was 8 games into his comeback. On the day he was born, Magic didn't actually play because of a calf injury.
When Jordan Clarkson was born the Lakers had been eliminated from the playoffs 5 weeks earlier ending their first season without Magic Johnson post his initial retirement because of contracting the HIV virus.
When Julius Randle was born the Lakers were in the early stages of the first season after Magic's short-lived coaching stint. On the day he was born the Lakers defeated the Nets in double OT and Cedric Ceballos top scored for the game.