Magic Johnson on Jeremy Lin as Lakers PG & thought Lin is a "real deal" (2 years ago)

Magic:

"Lin can get the ball and go. We need that. We haven't seen that in Laker point guard for a little while..and a guy who can do something down there, whether pull up for the jumper or take it all the way to the basket"

Magic says Lin can either be Nash's great backup or be a great starting PG if Nash can't play. He is very excited about Nash and Lin tandem and Clarkson will blossom under Byron.

Magic has always been a Lin believer, just watch what Magic says about Lin just 2 years ago:

Magic Johnson: Jeremy Lin is for real

Magic: Lin plays like Nash and Stockton

Magic: 6 guys in double figures is because of one guy - Jeremy Lin