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Jul 1, 2024 · Magic Johnson, one of the greatest players in National Basketball Association history who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships. He famously retired from the NBA at his peak when he revealed that he was HIV-positive in 1991, and he later went on to become an extremely successful entrepreneur.
2 days ago · The 1991-92 season was a dark NBA season for Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Before the actual season started, the Los Angeles Lakers star tested positive for HIV. This forced him to retire abruptly from actively playing basketball. Regardless, fans voted Magic to play at the 1992 All-Star Game. The ...
4 days ago · June 21, 1988 - Though the star of the night was undoubtedly James Worthy (with a Finals MVP clinching triple-double of 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assist...
3 days ago · Former LA Lakers point guard Magic Johnson met his wife Cookie Johnson at a party while in college; the couple married in 1991, 2 months before his shock HIV diagnosis and retirement from the Lakers;
Jul 11, 2024 · Sponsors dropped him and players shunned him, but Magic Johnson used the 1992 Olympic Games to shatter stigma around HIV.
1 day ago · Discover the incredible journey of Magic Johnson, from his days as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers to becoming a successful entrepreneur and philant...
4 days ago · Magic Johnson is widely recognized as the greatest point guard to ever play in the NBA. He was the leader of the most exciting era in Lakers basketball as part of the Showtime Lakers. Johnson was named MVP 3 times during his career and led the NBA in assists 4 times. He was also the NBA’s steals leader twice and free throw percentage leader once.
