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Show ' i Pmss Mgk' ' Lnketirle Ketiew, FVlinian 12, 1981, 1afte oil lRrs Thim$iBf md IP.sppsr has More than one college angered teammates with a refusal to share the basketball. The reputations of some are so bad, teammates say, that you cant even count on them to pass you the salt at dinner. The ability to put the ball in the bucket, of course, is what the game of basketball is all about on any level, professional, college, high school or schoolyard. Beauty and finesse and grace on the court are fine, but you dont receive points in basketball for artistic merit. Yet, all things being equal, the ingredient that separates winning from losing very often is teamwork. Take a . look at some of the National Basketball Associations greatest teams. No one could ever accuse clubs like the Boston Celtics of the 1960s, the New York Knicks of or the I960 edition of the Los the early-70of playing undisciplined Lakers Angeles basketball. Each club had a nucleus of team players with the patience to work the ball to the open man and the discipline to keep from taking too many low percentage shots. Each team was also blessed with a great who leader, that single catalyst singlehandedly, it seemed, could transform a good team into a great one. For the Celtics, it was Bob Cousy. Whether it was behind his back; through his legs or in a more orthodox manner, Cousy had the ability to hit the Heinsohns, Russells and Sharmans for easy baskets. In a similar manner, the Knicks counted on Walt Frazier to find the open man, Clyde whether it be Willis Reed, Dave DeBusschere or Bill Bradley. Last summer the Lakers, a team with a history of finishing second best, were inrookie with a troduced to a reputation for teamwork that was surpassed only by the brilliance of his smile. They became believers very quickly. That rookie, of course, was Super Star Earvin Magic Johnson, who has also had a reputation for turning a team into a scoring machine ever since he was a schoolboy star in East Lansing, Michigan. No one is a better example of how teamwork can be translated into winning basketball. In high school, Magic led his team to the state basketball crown. Basketball fans from coast to coast caught up with the Magic Show during the two seasons he spent at Michigan State. That ended with the Spartans NCAA championship victory over Indiana State, a team with a scoring s, machine of its own named Larry Bird. Then in 1980, the rookie brought the Lakers their first NBA title in nearly a decade. ' For me, throwing a pass that results in a basket is more satisfying than hitting a jumper, said Johnson, who has not only spun his magic on three different levels of play, but at three different positions; guard, forward and center. I dont know of any greater feeling in basketball than running down the court at fullspeed, looking one way, then firing a pass in the other direction to a teammate for an easy layup. Watching Magic dish the ball off to a teammate looks easy as, well, passing the salt. Yet, passing the ball off the dribble is one of the most difficult maneuvers in the game. A player needs to have full control of both the ball and his body, the ability to read a defense and the sense of mind to know where his teammates are and where they are heading. Both in college and during his rookie year in the NBA, Magic seemed to have a built-i- n sonar system. At Michigan State, he and teammate Greg Kelser were as potent a passing combination as Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann. Everytime Kelser moved toward the basket, Magic would have a little something waiting for him, gift wrapped, and ready for stuffing. Kareem Abdul-JabbaJamaal Wilkes and the rest of the Lakers are the present recipients of Johnsons magic. There are few things a professional basketball player 20-fo- ot . r, shot likes better than a short, wide-ope- n Magics split second timing often provides them with the ball in just such a situation. . Learning to pass well takes hours of work, said Johnson. Being able to dribble in traffic has to become second nature. Your head has to be off the floor, sizing up the defense and the whereabouts of your teammates. Creating a certain rhythm with your teammates also takes time. But its worth it. Not only does it make your team more effective, but it helps unify the guys. Magic can also shoot. In the final game of the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, he more than made up for the loss of Jabbar by scoring 42 points. Of course, Magic's talents as a passer and a team leader are only partly learned. Hours of practice have taught him to thread the needle with a hard chest pass, finesse a bounce pass through a maze of defenders and loop a pass to a leaping teammate. Yet, the ability to see teammates through the corners of his eyes, race downcourt to create confusion for the defense and pass off while keeping his body in midair, makes Magic Johnson the superbly gifted athlete he is. Combine that with his unselfish qualities and his enthisiasm for the game, and you have a great team leader, someone who will keep his opponents mumbling and his teammates from talking about him. Provided by The Seven-U- p Company 645 N. MAIN Lady 'Cats Meet BYU " PHONES: Snowmobile 80-7- 1. 2. 4-- 5-- OLSEN CHEVROLET needs: 6-- 0 ENGINE overhauls 4 AIR CONDITIONING repair & service. BRAKE system repairs. r 'SALE1 We appreciate the business and loyalty that you have shown lis during the past 14 years. We thought it only fair to share with you some of our coming plans. Next spring we plan on Having a going out of business sale. This has not been brought on by the Mall or poor business, as actually, our business has shown a gain for the past six months. 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