| Date | Grid | Clue | Author | Editor |
| Tue, Feb 20, 2024 | 12D | B-baller in California | Robert S. Gard | Shortz |
| Thu, Jan 03, 2019 | 55A | Kobe or Shaq, notably | Timothy Polin | Shortz |
| Sat, Feb 01, 2014 | 24D | Pro athlete in purple and gold | Will Nediger | Shortz |
| Sun, Feb 17, 2013 | 23A | Magic, once | Ian Livengood and J.A.S.A. Crossword Class | Shortz |
| Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | 41D | Magic, once | Kurt Mueller | Shortz |
| Mon, Sep 06, 2004 | 40D | Staples Center player, for short | Michael Shteyman | Shortz |
| Sun, Sep 28, 2003 | 93D | Magic Johnson, for years | Brendan Emmett Quigley | Shortz |
| Fri, Oct 10, 1997 | 17A | Magic, once | Shannon Burns | Shortz |