Magic Johnson

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Had Earvin Johnson's earliest nickname stuck with him, he would be known today as "June Bug" rather than "Magic." A reference to his childhood proclivity for bouncing from basketball court to basketball court in search of a game, Johnson's later nickname gained preference when, as a high school player, his superior skills began to earn him acclaim. Magic continued to dazzle through his days at Michigan State University and in twelve years with the championship Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). With his friendly demeanor and infectious smile, he shone as much off-court as on, becoming one of the world's best-known, and most well-loved, sports figures. Personally and professionally, he seemed unstoppable. In 1991, however, came an overwhelming test of this belief. At a November 7, 1991 press conference Johnson announced that he had contracted the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which leads to the incurable, fatal Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. True to form, Johnson has faced this obstacle head-on and with optimism. While he retired from the NBA following his announcement (returning for a brief stint in 1996), he has focused the same unyielding drive and buoyant energy he displayed on the court into numerous business ventures aimed at revitalizing largely African American areas of the nation's cities. In addition, he has become an unofficial spokesperson for HIV and AIDS awareness, promoting disease prevention measures and railing against the stigmatization of those who are afflicted. Twelve years after his announcement, Johnson still shows no signs of AIDS himself, and remains as energetic and focused as ever.

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[DavidBaller101]

70% percent of the comments on this page concern the title of the song in this video. Just wait 10 sec. (obviously a longer period of time than most of your attention spans) into the video, iTunes put an advertisement with the title of the song in it.

Could it be any more obvious?

[maccali707]

man magic is the greatest player in the history of the nba jordon aint cause he started doing good after all the greats left and their was no one left

[DavidBaller101]

"Maybe it's God disguised as Michael Jordan"

-Larry Bird

"There's Michael Jordan, then there's the rest of us."

-Magic Johnson

[AZo9jojo]

Magic, Larry, and Michael are the best.

[discoAL]

he chose LA.....to play in.. and i am so proud of that....my favorite player of all-time..made the NBA what it is today....a multibillion dollar business.....this is basketball....

[conni70]

sounds to me like you were never a "TRUE" Lakers fan...cus if you were, you wouldn't have made your petty little opinions about Shaq and Kobe bigger than the team...real fans stick with their teams through thick or thin...and the Lakers won three in a row with Shaq and Kobe, anyway...so why the bitching?

[flashback67]

I quit being a Laker fan the day he resigned. I knew in my heart that the team would never be what it was when he left. The game is not the same. Kobe and Shaq were two kids fighting in a sand box and sure the Lakers have won many titles since Earvin's exit but they are not the same in any way shape or form. Watching this highlight clip reminds me of what the NBA was back when it was great.

Now its nothing but a bunch of overpaid whining sissies. I miss the true athletes of the 80's.

[tom42402iscool]

yup, and Christ Paul and Steve Nash have NOTHING on him.

[WhoresOfTijuana]

he is the TOP PG

[WhoresOfTijuana]

He has HIV, that does not mean Aids

[tom42402iscool]

Magic was INCREDIBLE! Definite one of the top 5 point guards in NBA history. He played during a much more defensive minded era of the league, and still pulled off "showtime" in addition to being one of the all-time steal leaders.

[willsmackyoudown]

I always wondered about magic having aids. When the guy does interviews does he look like hes sick? Im just saying man how many guys you know that have been diagnosed with HIV that could retire from a professional sport and make a comeback in 96? But anyways Magic > Kobe, Bird > Lebron, Jordan > Universe

[Rasuke11]

never watch basketball again 4 that stupid comment

[mf0421]

not even close, shaq at his prime in L.A is top 5 ever, the most unstoppable force. PLus Magic was better than Kobe is.