Magic Johnson

About Magic Johnson

Over a 13-year career, he was a five-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, and three-time NBA MVP with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was chosen for 12 NBA All-Star games and led the league in assists four times. Following his HIV diagnosis, he won the game's MVP title in the 1992 All-Star game.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr is a former US professional basketball player and former basketball executive president of the Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association. Often considered the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson played 13 seasons for the Lakers and was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996. After winning the championship in high school and on college, Johnson was selected first in the Lakers' 1979 NBA Draft Competition. He won a championship and a player of the year award in the NBA Finals in his rookie season, and won four more titles with the Lakers in the 1980s in 1991 after it was announced that he was HIV positive, but returned to compete in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the MVP All-Star Award. After protests from his teammates, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at the age of 36, playing 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.

High school	Everett (Lansing, Michigan)
NBA draft	Round: 1 / Pick: 1, Los Angeles Lakers
Listed weight	220 lb
College	Michigan State (1977–1979)
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in
Born	August 14, 1959, Lansing, Michigan

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Trivia

At 6'9" he was known for his remarkable versatility, able to play every position on the court from point guard to center. His HIV diagnosis was instrumental in breaking stereotypes about HIV being a "gay disease." 

Magic Johnson before fame

During his time at Michigan State University, his main goal was to work as a TV analyst.

Achievement of Magic Johnson

At 6'9", he was noted for his exceptional versatility, being able to play every position on the court from point guard to center. His HIV diagnosis contributed to the debunking of stereotypes about HIV being a"gay disease".

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$600 Million

Magic Johnson family life

He married Cookie Kelly, with whom he has an adopted daughter, Elisa, and a son, EJ. He has a son named Andre as a result of his relationship with Melissa Mitchell.

Associations of Magic Johnson

He admired Michael Jordan and his basketball prowess, especially after his Chicago Bulls upset him in five games in the 1991 NBA Finals.

Magic Johnson Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Magic Johnson

• Apart from playing basketball on the court, Earvin spent his time singing on streets together with his fellows.
• Magic Johnson was called u201cJunioru201d or u201cJune Bugu201d by people in the neighborhood. Magic Johnsonu0027s mom thought this name offensive due to her strong religious beliefs, as she was a devout Christian.
• What was his game technique and style?
Magic Johnsonu0027s all-around play, triple-double, spinning feeds, and many more tricks impressed a lot. Unpredictability is his highlight. The opponents just canu2019t guess whether he is going to shoot or to pass.
• Magic Johnsonu0027s love and enthusiasm for sports and competition remained with him even when he became famous. Magic Johnson is just happy to have basketball games in his life. When you have a passion for something, you are destined to be good at it.
• What are his achievements?
Making his name when competing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Johnson was awarded almost all honors he could ever earn and could dream of. Magic Johnson received the Most Valuable Player Award, as well as the Finals MVP Award thrice, and may more prestigious awards.
• What can be said of his nickname u2018Magicu2019?
Magic Johnson got this nickname when studying at Everett High School. It was a sportswriter who named him in such a way for his tremendous fast tricks on the court though Johnson was a very tall and bulky man.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Elisa Johnson	Children	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Instagram Star
EJ Johnson	Children	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Reality Star
Andre Johnson	Children	$20 Million	Football Player
Pearl Johnson	Siblings		N/A
Quincy Johnson	Siblings		N/A
Evelyn Johnson	Siblings		N/A
Cookie Johnson	Spouse	$50 Million	Celebrity Family Member