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Magic Johnson
Directing the Lakers’ Showtime era as a championship point guard.
Rookie Finals MVP · Five titles
- Born
- 14 August 1959
- Birthplace
- Lansing, United States
More people
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson is an American former basketball player whose size and passing redefined expectations of a point guard.
Early life
Lansing
Grew up in Michigan and became a school basketball star.
College
Played for Michigan State.
Career
- 1979
NBA entry
Joined the Lakers after a college championship.
- 1980s
Showtime
Led a fast, passing-based championship team.
- 1990s onward
Later roles
Moved into business and public advocacy after his playing career.
Achievements
Rookie Finals MVP
Won the award in his first season.
Five titles
Won five NBA championships with the Lakers.
Dream Team
Won Olympic gold.
Beyond basketball
HIV awareness
His 1991 diagnosis announcement helped change public discussion.
Business
Built investments in entertainment, services and sports ownership.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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