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Several books have been published on the life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, the retired American basketball point guard, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association from 1979 to 1991. His own literary flair is exhibited in his autobiography entitled ‘Magic Johnson, My Life’. More...
When Did Magic Johnson Get Aids ?
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson has the repute of being one of the most successful players in the history of the basketball game. During the 905 games played as part of the National Basketball Association, he has scored career averages of 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game.
In November 1991, Johnson encountered the most challenging moment of his life. During a routine physical examination for an insurance policy, he was detected to be a carrier of the HIV virus. It was soon revealed that Johnson seemed to have very limited knowledge on the subject. He did confess to a typical sports celebrity lifestyle of heterosexual promiscuity. More...
Where The Magic Johnson Used To Play ?
Magic Johnson is profoundly remembered as one of the most popular basketball stars. He was born on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the fourth child of Earvin and Christine Johnson. The family survived on the modest income of their father, who worked at an auto factory during the day and hauled trash at night to make extra money.
Magic tried his hand at several jobs and helped his father as well but deep inside his heart dwelled the love for basketball. It was this passion that earned him the title of ‘Magic’ after he showcased excellent ball handling skills as part of Everett High School team winning the state championship. More...
Why Should We Remember Magic Johnson ?
Be it in the basketball field or through his personal life, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson has unquestionably left an enduring impression on the minds of many. His name is high on the success stories of the National Basketball Association, not only for the record scores and awards he procured but also for introducing a fast-paced style of basketball that came to be known as ‘Showtime’. Magic was a real life hero as well. A celebrity of his order surely required courage to make a public acknowledgement of an HIV infection. However, Johnson has faced all professional and personal challenges with a bold front. More...
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