
Lakers Magic Johnson Authentic Signed Aug. 1988 SI Magazine Cover BAS #3W316861
Collector Grade autographed, signed memorabilia—Magic Johnson’s August 22, 1988 Sports Illustrated cover authenticated by Beckett (BAS). A five-time NBA champion and three-time NBA MVP, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era to titles in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002, he remains one of basketball’s defining playmakers and leaders.
Collector's Highlights:
- Athlete: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Item: Sports Illustrated magazine cover dated August 22, 1988, hand-signed by Magic Johnson
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) affixed QR-coded hologram sticker; cert #3W316861 (sticker serves as full authentication and can be verified on Beckett’s website)
This verified authentic, display-ready SI cover captures Magic in the summer of the Lakers’ back-to-back championship run. Backed by Beckett Authentication Services, it offers trusted, long-term confidence for collectors seeking a clean signature from a Hall of Fame icon.
Collector Grade autographed, signed memorabilia—Magic Johnson’s August 22, 1988 Sports Illustrated cover authenticated by Beckett (BAS). A five-time NBA champion and three-time NBA MVP, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era to titles in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002, he remains one of basketball’s defining playmakers and leaders.
Collector's Highlights:
- Athlete: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Item: Sports Illustrated magazine cover dated August 22, 1988, hand-signed by Magic Johnson
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) affixed QR-coded hologram sticker; cert #3W316861 (sticker serves as full authentication and can be verified on Beckett’s website)
This verified authentic, display-ready SI cover captures Magic in the summer of the Lakers’ back-to-back championship run. Backed by Beckett Authentication Services, it offers trusted, long-term confidence for collectors seeking a clean signature from a Hall of Fame icon.
Original: $159.00
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Collector Grade autographed, signed memorabilia—Magic Johnson’s August 22, 1988 Sports Illustrated cover authenticated by Beckett (BAS). A five-time NBA champion and three-time NBA MVP, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era to titles in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002, he remains one of basketball’s defining playmakers and leaders.
Collector's Highlights:
- Athlete: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Item: Sports Illustrated magazine cover dated August 22, 1988, hand-signed by Magic Johnson
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) affixed QR-coded hologram sticker; cert #3W316861 (sticker serves as full authentication and can be verified on Beckett’s website)
This verified authentic, display-ready SI cover captures Magic in the summer of the Lakers’ back-to-back championship run. Backed by Beckett Authentication Services, it offers trusted, long-term confidence for collectors seeking a clean signature from a Hall of Fame icon.






















