Magic Johnson
American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
Who is Magic Johnson?
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He retired again after fellow players protested his return, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.
Historical significance
He is widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all time and one of the greatest basketball players in history. After winning a national championship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, then led the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. Known for his extraordinary court vision, passing abilities, and leadership, Johnson was one of the most accomplished and influential players in basketball history.
