Historical clue formulations

• B-baller in California — 2024-02-20
• Kobe or Shaq, notably — 2019-01-03
• Pro athlete in purple and gold — 2014-02-01
• Staples Center player, for short — 2004-09-06
• Magic Johnson, for years — 2003-09-28
• Magic, once — 1997-10-10