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Magic was born
Magic was born on August 14th, 1959, and was raised in Lansing, Michigan. -
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Magic Johnson
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Basketball Early On
Magic first picked up a ball at the age of 4. In high school he had a monster game in opening night and was given the nickname "Magic" after his magic skills on the court. -
Senior Year
as a senior, Magic averaged 28 points and 16 rebounds per game. he led the team to a 28-1 record and won the state championships. Many colleges were looking at magic, but he chose to stay close to home and become a Michigan State Spartan -
Magic Johnsons college career
Magic came into MSU with the expectation to lead the team to a National Championship. as a Freshman, he averaged 17.1PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 7.1 APG. The Team went 25-5 and lost in the Elite Eight. After his sophomore year, he left MSU for the NBA Draft with a great future ahead -
The Great NBA Career of Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was the 1st overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. he was expected to carry the team right away. -
Titles
won a title in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988 -
the great accomplishments of Magic Johnson
Magics career stats were 19.5 points, 11.2 assists and 7.2 assists. He was a 3 Time MVP, 5 time NBA Champion, 3 time Finals MVP, 12 time all star and Gold Medalist in 1992. -
quotes
"All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them" "Magic is who i am on the basketball court. Earvin is who i am"
"Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates" -
The Announcment
Magic Johnson announces that he is HIV positive and was forced to retire from the NBA. We later found out that Magic caught the virus by having sex with too many different women. preaches to kids that protected sex is the way to go
"HIV is not a death sentence, its a life sentence" -
VP
Enters 6th season as lakers VP -
Ownership
Magic became part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers
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