With the Google Pixel 6, Serbian fans become fans of the Nuggets with the help of the smartphone's translation feature. [16] Named by Ebony magazine as one of America's most influential black businessmen in 2009,[17] Johnson has numerous business interests, and was a part-owner of the Lakers for several years, as well as being the team's president of basketball operations from 2017 to 2019. [113], Johnson was chosen to compete in the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics for the U.S. national team, dubbed the "Dream Team" because of the NBA stars on the roster. [154], For his feats, Johnson was voted as one of the 50 Greatest Players of All Time by the NBA in 1996,[156] and selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Apple TV+ today announced "They Call Me Magic," the highly anticipated four-part documentary event that takes an illuminating, holistic look into the life and career of one of the world's most iconic figures, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, will premiere April 22 on Apple TV+. "[33][128], Determined to play competitive basketball despite being out of the NBA, Johnson formed the Magic Johnson All-Stars, a barnstorming team composed of former NBA and college players. [57], Early in the 198081 season, Johnson was sidelined after he suffered torn cartilage in his left knee. LOS ANGELES, CA Magic Johnson and health insurance giant Cigna have teamed up to fight health disparities in POC communities within Los Angeles. [87] The game-winning shot, which Johnson dubbed his "junior, junior, junior sky-hook",[87] helped Los Angeles defeat Boston in six games. 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Luka Doncic Smashes Magic Johnson Record in Mavericks Win. Magic Johnson Investments He has had partnerships previously with Starbucks, 24-Hour Fitness, T.G.I Fridays, and AMC Theatres. [36] Johnson, who finished his high school career with two All-State selections, was considered at the time to be the best high school player ever to come out of Michigan[34] and was also named to the 1977 McDonald's All-American team. Charles Barkley Just Showered Larry Bird and Magic Johnson With The [144][145] The rivalry was also significant because it drew national attention to the faltering NBA. Combining his playing career and sports ownership career, Johnson has 10 NBA championships, five each as a player and later as a minority owner of the Lakers. [112] The game ended after he made a last-minute three-pointer, and players from both teams ran onto the court to congratulate Johnson. It's safe to say that without their common sponsor bringing them together, they likely wouldn't have hung out that day. [33] The Lakers advanced through the 1982 playoffs and faced Philadelphia for the second time in three years in the 1982 NBA Finals. [191], Johnson began thinking of life after basketball while still playing with the Lakers. [25] Upon learning of Chastine's death, Magic ran from his home, crying uncontrollably. What Is Magic Johnson's Net Worth? Agency SVP, group creative director Ryan Carroll believes one campaign concept could have some legs IRL. [121][122], Johnson returned to the NBA as coach of the Lakers near the end of the 199394 NBA season, replacing Randy Pfund, and Bill Bertka, who served as an interim coach for two games. Other Facts: 9. At the age of 42, Johnson played with the All-Stars against his alma mater, Michigan State. He led the league in regular season assists four times, and is the NBA's all-time leader in average assists per game in both the regular season (11.19 assists per game) and the playoffs (12.35 assists per game). Despite two triple-doubles from Johnson during the series, Finals MVP Jordan led his team to a 41win. Magic Johnson Charles Barkley said Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are the most important people in NBA history Tuesday was Larry Bird's 65th birthday, and Barkley didn't mince words when he spoke about the former Boston Celtics star. "I always said Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are the two most important people in NBA history," Barkley said. He said that he retired because he "didn't want to hurt the game. [214] Johnson announced his co-ownership of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise based in Los Angeles on October 30, 2014. He missed 45games,[44] and said that his rehabilitation was the "most down" he had ever felt. [20], Earvin Johnson Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan, to General Motors assembly worker Earvin Sr. and school janitor Christine. [151], In 905NBA games, Johnson tallied 17,707points, 6,559rebounds, and 10,141assists, translating to career averages of 19.5points, 7.2rebounds, and 11.2assists per game, the highest assists per game average in NBA history. 'Winning Time' HBO: Magic Johnson, Nike and Phil - Los Angeles Times [67] Despite his off-court troubles, Johnson averaged 18.6points, 9.6rebounds, 9.5assists, and a league-high 2.7steals per game, and was voted a member of the All-NBA Second Team. 4.05. Tragic Details About Magic Johnson - msn.com After showing Schultz the tremendous buying power of minorities, Johnson was able to purchase 125 Starbucks stores, which reported higher than average per capita sales. Google Pixel 6 TV Spot, 'For All the Fans: NBA Playoffs' Featuring They're Midwesterners, they were bigger players who handled the ball skillfully and they thought about their teammates' success. [202] In February 2017, Johnson returned to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. [43] After two years in college, during which he averaged 17.1points, 7.6rebounds, and 7.9assists per game, Johnson entered the 1979 NBA draft. He also has a son, Andre Johnson, from a previous relationship. Playing in front of a sold-out arena, Johnson had a triple-double and played the entire game, but his all-star team lost to the Spartans by two points. [138][139] On November 1, 2002, Johnson returned to play a second exhibition game against Michigan State. [92] Johnson later accused Isiah Thomas of spreading the rumors, a claim Thomas denied. Let's leave it at that. [79], In the 198485 regular season, Johnson averaged 18.3points, 12.6assists, and 6.2rebounds per game, and led the Lakers into the 1985 NBA Finals, where they faced the Celtics again. [154], Johnson was exceptional because he played point guard despite being 6ft 9in (2.06m), a size reserved normally for frontcourt players. During his retirement, Johnson began intense workouts to help his fight against HIV, raising his bench press from 135 to 300 pounds, and increasing his weight to 255 pounds. Johnson averaged 8.0 points per game during the Olympics, and his 5.5 assists per game was second on the team. [45], Johnson was drafted first overall in 1979 by the Los Angeles Lakers. Here's a look at the life of entrepreneur, philanthropist and NBA Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson. In the past 30 days, commercials featuring Magic Johnson have had 27,434 airings. He went to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz with the idea that he could successfully open the coffee shops in urban areas. [101] Under Dunleavy, the offense used more half-court sets, and the team had a renewed emphasis on defense. Johnson's autobiography is Johnson, Earvin (1992). Earvin "Magic" Johnson Business Speakers Bureau & Speaking Fee [129] On February 14, Johnson recorded the final triple-double of his career, when he scored 15 points, along with 10 rebounds and 13 assists in a victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Senate. [192] The partnership, called Urban Coffee Opportunities, placed Starbucks in locations such as Detroit, Washington, D.C., Harlem, and the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles. He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic Johnson faces the biggest challenge of all, his own brave battle with HIV. [28] His career 138triple-double games places him third all-time behind Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook. [165][166][167], Johnson first fathered a son in 1981, when Andre Johnson was born to Melissa Mitchell. He ultimately decided to attend Michigan State when coach Jud Heathcote told him he could play the point guard position. His mother spent many hours after work each night cleaning their home and preparing the next day's meals, while his father did janitorial work at a used car lot and collected garbage, all while never missing a day at General Motors. [226][227], To prevent his HIV infection from progressing to AIDS, Johnson takes a daily combination of drugs, also called a drug cocktail. Magic Johnson Comes Out 'Swinging' in They Call Me Magic Docuseries [211] Johnson and Guber sold their stake in the Dragons in 2014. [33] Johnson dedicated the championship victory to his best friend Reggie Chastine, who was killed in a car accident the previous summer. [23] When recalling the events in his autobiography, My Life, he talked about how his time at Everett had changed him: As I look back on it today, I see the whole picture very differently. For the NBA center, see, Two moments of Johnson during his tour with the All-Stars to Argentina in January 1994: (left) greeting a local player; (right) hugging soccer superstar, HIV announcement and Olympics (19911992), Return to the Lakers as coach and player (1994, 1996). [137] By the time he returned to the Lakers in 1996, the Magic Johnson All-Stars had amassed a record of 550, and Johnson was earning as much as $365,000 per game. July 16, 2021 Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as part of a larger initiative to support the return of business across the foodservice industry. Charles Barkley, Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Johnson, Sue Bird, National Basketball Association TV Spot, 'NBA Voices' Song by Andra Day, Capital One QuickSilver TV Spot, 'Fortune Teller' Ft. Charles Barkley, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention TV Spot, 'COVID-19: NBA: Protect Yourself', Magic Card TV Spot Featuring Magic Johnson, Google Pixel 6 TV Spot, 'Magic Johnson Meets Magic Eraser', NBA TV Spot, 'Unbelievable is Big' Featuring Magic Johnson. [69] Johnson later said that his third season was when the Lakers first became a great team,[70] and he credited their success to Riley. We give our clients and partners the edge needed to effectively capitalize on the growing purchasing power and value of multicultural communities. [163], On February 21, 2017, Johnson replaced Jim Buss as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. [65] After Johnson demanded to be traded, Lakers owner Jerry Buss fired Westhead and replaced him with Riley. [28] After the game, Fred Stabley Jr., a sports writer for the Lansing State Journal, gave him the moniker[32] despite the belief of Johnson's mother, a devout Christian, that the name was sacrilegious. The Hall of Famer and business magnate has formally entered the game with a new partnership with the NBA and Top Shot, the league's partner that offers digital collectable NFTs non-fungible tokens of player and team highlights. The first Magic Johnson Theater located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, closed in 2010 and re-opened in 2011 as Rave Cinema 15. "Very European," says EJ Johnson, the son of Magic Johnson, as he recalls when he came out as gay to his father. [36] Johnson played with the team frequently over the next several years, with possibly the most memorable game occurring in November 2001. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, William Novak. The clip starts off with Lakers owner, Jerry Buss, played by John C. Reilly, waking up one morning and . [96], In the 198889 NBA season, Johnson's 22.5points, 12.8assists, and 7.9rebounds per game[44] earned him his second MVP award,[97] and the Lakers reached the 1989 NBA Finals, in which they again faced the Pistons. [170] Johnson resides in Beverly Hills and has a vacation home in Dana Point, California. [83], Johnson again averaged a double-double in the 198586 NBA season, with 18.8points, 12.6assists, and 5.9rebounds per game. Magic Johnson was also having success in college at Michigan State.In his senior year, Magic led his school to a 26-6 record that was good enough . [227] Johnson was later criticized by the AIDS community for his decreased involvement in publicizing the spread of the disease. [181][182] Johnson also co-promoted Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope Tour through his company Magicworks. [19][218], Johnson is a supporter of the Democratic Party. In his own way, he is becoming a fashion reference and an example for the transgender community. 10. [72] In a losing effort against Philadelphia, Johnson averaged 19.0points on .403shooting, 12.5assists, and 7.8rebounds per game. [158] ESPN's SportsCentury ranked Johnson No. In 2006, he publicly endorsed Phil Angelides for Governor of California,[219] in 2007 he supported Hillary Clinton in her presidential campaign,[220] and in 2010 he endorsed Barbara Boxer in her race for re-election to the U.S. [203], In the wake of the Donald Sterling controversy, limited media reports indicated that Johnson had expressed an interest in purchasing the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. The game was played at a gym inside Fort McNair, and reporters covering the president were not allowed to enter. Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers. [206], In January 2012, Johnson joined with Guggenheim Partners and Stan Kasten in a bid for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. [174], In 2010, Johnson and current and former NBA players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Bill Russell, as well as Maya Moore from the WNBA, played a basketball game with President Barack Obama as an exhibition for a group of military troops who had been injured in action. [133] Nick Van Exel received a seven-game suspension for bumping referee Ron Garretson during a game on April 9. [Journal & Courier] - Larry Bird, Magic Johnson became friends in 1987 Magic Johnson's Son EJ Flaunts Curves and Strong Legs in a - AmoMama [33] In an August 2011 interview, Johnson said that in retrospect he wished that he had never retired after being diagnosed with HIV, saying, "If I knew what I know now, I wouldn't have retired. In December 2018, Magic Johnson's daughter, Elisa Johnson, and nine of her friends had a terrifying encounter when two armed men broke into a Californian Airbnb house they were staying in. After a triple-double from Johnson in Game 6, the Lakers defeated the Sixers 42, as Johnson won his second NBA Finals MVP award. [123][124] Johnson, who took the job at the urging of owner Jerry Buss, admitted "I've always had the desire (to coach) in the back of my mind." Magic Johnson news & latest pictures from Newsweek.com [19] During Johnson's ownership of these teams, the Sparks won the 2016 WNBA championship, the Dodgers won the 2020 World Series, and LAFC won the 2022 MLS Cup. [215] The temporary name was Los Angeles Football Club,[216] which later became permanent in 2015. [87][88], Before the 198788 NBA season, Lakers coach Pat Riley publicly promised that they would defend the NBA title, even though no team had won consecutive titles since the Celtics did so in the 1969 NBA Finals. However, after Johnson went down with a hamstring injury in Game 2, the Lakers were no match for the Pistons, who swept them 40. Basketball legends Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson visited the "Late Show With David Letterman" Wednesday to discuss their friendship - which began in . [175], Johnson had an extremely close relationship with Lakers owner Jerry Buss, whom he saw as a mentor and a father figure. During his seventh season in the NBA, he had a meeting with Michael Ovitz, CEO of Creative Artists Agency. [128] A few days later, Johnson changed his mind and retired permanently, saying, "I am going out on my terms, something I couldn't say when I aborted a comeback in 1992. 1,006 ratings37 reviews. Fantasy owner Saul Zaentz would further embark upon a career as a film . The majority of NBA fans consider Jordan to be the best ever, with Magic being the best point guard ever. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson spent years competing against each other and being compared to each other. [129], After the Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs,[136] Johnson initially expressed a desire to return to the team for the 199697 NBA season, but he also talked about joining another team as a free agent, hoping to see more playing time at point guard instead of power forward. April 12, 2012 4:54am. His plans underwent a dramatic change when he learned that he would be bused to the predominantly white Everett High School instead of going to Sexton,[26][30] which was predominantly black. [78] Johnson later described the series as "the one championship we should have had but didn't get". [16] Many articles praised Johnson as a hero, and the then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush said, "For me, Magic is a hero, a hero for anyone who loves sports. [48] Lakers coach Jack McKinney had the 6-foot-9-inch (2.06m) rookie Johnson, who some analysts thought should play forward, be a point guard, even though incumbent Norm Nixon was already one of the best in the league. [187] In 2006, Johnson created a contract food service with Sodexo USA called Sodexo-Magic. According to the Basketball Network, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird came together in 1986 to film a commercial for Converse. "[3] Bleacher Report also listed Johnson first in its all-time NBA point guard rankings. $620 MILLION From his salary as a basketball player to endorsements and on-camera opportunities to his many, many businesses and investments, Johnson has. Other biographies include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Larry Bird's college career was taking off at Indiana State after Bird almost quit college after originally attempting to go to Indiana University.. As a senior at Indiana State, Bird led his school to a 33-0 record.

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