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Earvin Johnson (Magic) was born on August 14th 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. He got the nickname "Magic" at Everett High School where he played on the basketball team, because of the way he handled the ball and passed it. He attended Michigan State University and in his second year his team won the national college championship.

Magic was drafted in 1979 in the NBA as the first pick by the Los Angeles Lakers where he excelled at his craft and became the first rookie to start in a NBA All Star game. The Lakers won the NBA championship and Magic was named the playoff MVP. His career with the Lakers lasted 12 years which during this time they won 5 championships. During these years he was a 12 time All Star player, he played in 874 games and averaged 19.7points per game. Magic Johnson broke several records in his career with the Lakers but this beloved athlete had new challenges ahead.

In November 1991 Johnson was diagnosed as being a carrier of the HIV virus better known as Aids. He was advised by his doctors to retire from basketball to protect his health. he retired but his love for the game brought him back in 1992. Johnson played in the All Star game where he scored 25 points and again was named MVP. Shortly after he joined the United States Olympic basketball team, the "Dream Team" in Barcelona Spain where they easily won the gold metal.

As a player Johnson finally retired before the season started in 1992 but he became a part owner in the Laker's team and eventually became the head coach. In 1996 he again left retirement to play the sport he loved but finally before the season brgan he retired permanently. Magic Johnson excelled on the field and off. He was an astute businessman who invested his money wisely that made him a multi millionaire. He formed a basketball team called the Magic Johnson All Stars who traveled the world playing exhibition games earning huge profits. His shining star though was his appointment to the National Commission on Aids. Today "Magic" lives free of the aids virus that is attributed to his healthy life style of exercise and diet.

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