Magic Johnson :The Legend's Journey

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the most significant point guard of all time, Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a national championship with Michigan State in 1979, the Lakers selected Johnson first overall in the 1979 NBA draft, leading the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era. Johnson's career took a turn when he announced his contraction of HIV in 1991, leading to an abrupt retirement. However, he defied all odds and returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. Despite protests against his return from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, only to return in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time. His resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to his indomitable spirit.

Known for his extraordinary court vision, passing abilities, and leadership, Johnson was one of the most dominant players of his era. His career achievements include three NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, three NBA Finals MVPs, nine All-NBA First Team designations, and twelve All-Star game selections. He led the league in regular-season assists four times and is the NBA's all-time leader in average assists per game in the regular season (11.19 assists per game) and the playoffs (12.35 assists per game). He also holds the records for most career playoff assists and triple-doubles. Johnson was the co-captain of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team"), which won the Olympic gold medal in Barcelona. After leaving the NBA in 1991, he formed the Magic Johnson All-Stars, a barnstorming team that traveled worldwide playing exhibition games.

Johnson was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996 and selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He became a two-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame—being enshrined in 2002 for his individual career and again in 2010 as a member of the "Dream Team." His friendship and rivalry with Boston Celtics star Larry Bird, whom he faced in the 1979 NCAA finals and three NBA championship series, are well documented.

Since his retirement, Johnson has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and safe sex, as well as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, broadcaster and motivational speaker. His impact in these areas is significant, and his contributions are appreciated by many. Johnson is a former part-owner of the Lakers and was the team's president of basketball operations in the late 2010s. He is a founding member of Guggenheim Baseball Management, managing entity of the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, and is part of ownership groups of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, the MLS' Los Angeles FC, the NFL's Washington Commanders, and the NWSL's Washington Spirit. Johnson has won 14 total championships during his career, one in college, five as an NBA player and eight as an owner.

[mikemiramontes]

A lot of these players!! on court and players off the court ! I get it, it comes to them the trappings of being in sports You never know what you might catch! You can’t think that nothing’s ever going to happen to you! Always use protection!

[aidanduffy]

Magic that good at b ball he cured himself of the hiv