Magic Johnson

American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest 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 the Michigan State Spartans in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, leading 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. After protests against his return from his fellow players, he retired again for four years; but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.

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Jokic passes Johnson to go third on triple-doubles list Nikola Jokic passes NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson on the all-time list for triple-doubles, but the Denver Nuggets are beaten by the Cleveland Cavaliers. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
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Magic Johnson Kicks Off Yacht Vacation W/ Cedric The Entertainer, Samuel L. Jackson It's that time of the year once again -- Magic Johnson is exploring Europe with his A-list pals this week ... enlisting Samuel L. Jackson and Cedric the Entertainer for the festivities!! The.. TMZ.com - Published on July 3, 2024

Magic Johnson Praises Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, 'Doing Great Things' For WNBA Magic Johnson tells TMZ Sports he's loving what he's seeing from Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese so far in the WNBA ... praising the rookies for how they're transitioning to the pros. We spoke briefly.. TMZ.com - Published on June 9, 2024
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Rivalry Like Magic And Bird, Jemele Hill Says Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese may not be the best of friends, but their careers will forever be tied to each other's ... so says Jemele Hill, who sees early comparisons to Magic Johnson and Larry.. TMZ.com - Published on June 4, 2024
Magic Johnson Not Interested In Return To Coaching, Hopes Lakers Get 'Good One' Magic Johnson claims he has no idea who the Lakers' next head coach will be ... but he definitely knows who it WON'T be -- Magic Johnson -- 'cause the Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports those days are long.. TMZ.com - Published on May 14, 2024

Former basketball star Magic Johnson declared a billionaire by Forbes Former professional basketball star Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine - becoming only the fourth sportsperson ever to join the elite club. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2023Also reported by •BBC Sport •TMZ.com
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson Serenaded At Fancy Restaurant In Italy Entering the game for Magic Johnson's lavish European vacation ... number 23 -- Michael Jordan!! The Jumpman joined the Lakers legend and his famous friends for dinner at Da Paolino Ristorante in.. TMZ.com - Published on July 13, 2023
Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson Continue Spectacular Yacht Vacation In Sardinia Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson are tight both by land and sea ... they ventured off their mega-yacht to grab some authentic Italian grub -- authentic 'cause they're in Italy! The basketball.. TMZ.com - Published on July 11, 2023
Samuel L. Jackson Has Acupuncture Sesh Aboard Magic Johnson's Mega Yacht Magic Johnson's annual yacht vacation has somehow gotten even MORE lavish ... Samuel L. Jackson just revealed the boat trip now features acupuncture sessions!!! Johnson, Jackson and a few of their.. TMZ.com - Published on July 6, 2023

Dan Snyder Confirms Commanders Sale To Josh Harris, Magic Johnson It's official -- Dan Snyder is selling the Washington Commanders ... and he's handing over the reins to Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, NBA legend Magic Johnson and David Blitzer. Both sides.. TMZ.com - Published on May 12, 2023
Dan Snyder Reportedly Agrees To Sell Commanders To Magic Johnson, Josh Harris It's the Magic Hour in the DMV -- Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has reportedly agreed to sell his team to Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Sixers owner Josh Harris ... and the final price tag.. TMZ.com - Published on April 13, 2023
Magic Johnson Group Submits $6 Billion Bid To Buy Commanders From Dan Snyder Magic Johnson may soon be adding the title of NFL owner to his legacy ... the NBA icon is part of a group that just submitted an offer to buy the Washington Commanders that meets Dan Snyder's asking.. TMZ.com - Published on March 28, 2023	James passes Johnson on all-time assists list LeBron James passes Magic Johnson on the NBA's all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers battled to a 133-129 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2022
Magic Johnson Denies Rumor Claiming He Donated Blood Magic Johnson just shot down a rumor claiming he recently donated blood ... with the Hall of Famer calling the story a flat-out lie. A Twitter account posted what appeared to be a picture of Magic.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2022	Magic Johnson Starts Annual Vacay W/ LL Cool J Aboard $1 Mil Week Yacht Summer officially started in June ... but it's not really here until Magic Johnson and his famous pals hop aboard a $150K a day luxury super yacht and cruise to some of the most beautiful places in the.. TMZ.com - Published on July 8, 2022
Magic Johnson, Kanye West Lose Out On Broncos, Team Sells For Record $4.65 Billion The NFL will have to wait for its first black team owner -- the Denver Broncos just sold for a record $4.65 BILLION to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his family ... which is sad news for Magic Johnson and.. TMZ.com - Published on June 8, 2022	NBA: Nikola Jokic named MVP - 'The best passer since Magic Johnson' Watch some of Nikola Jokic's best moments as the Denver Nuggets centre is named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second year running. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2022
Magic Johnson Says Lakers Shouldn't Trade LeBron James LeBron James received a lot of heat for the Lakers' struggles this season, but Magic Johnson tells TMZ Sports he still wants to see LBJ in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future. We spoke with.. TMZ.com - Published on May 7, 2022	Magic Johnson Joins Bid To Buy Denver Broncos Kanye West and Antonio Brown have some competition ... 'cause Lakers legend Magic Johnson is joining a bid to purchase the Denver Broncos!! The Hall of Fame hooper is hopping on Philadelphia 76ers.. TMZ.com - Published on May 5, 2022
'Winning Time' Actor Quincy Isaiah Defends Series, Meant No Disrespect To Magic! Magic Johnson ain't watching HBO's hit series about his time with the Showtime Lakers ... but the actor who plays him is defending the show -- telling TMZ Sports everyone on the project means.. TMZ.com - Published on April 10, 2022	Basketball Signed By Barack Obama, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Hits Auction Did you know -- Barack Obama had some of the greatest NBA players EVER over at the White House for an insane game of basketball for his 49th birthday?? It's true -- Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic.. TMZ.com - Published on February 18, 2022