"Magic" Johnson stayed as a Laker until he retired, he never switched teams also magic played as a Point Guard
N.B.A. debut
The first rookie to be selected to start an All Star game
the year is only the correct date.
Misses 45 games with torn cartilage in his left knee.
Returns from knee injury and averages 22.4 points in the final 16
Signs a 25-year, $25 million contract with the Lakers.
Retires at age 32 after testing positive for the HIV virus. He leaves the NBA ranked first in career assists with 9,921 and second in career steals with 1,698.
Plays in All-Star game, wins MVP as the West beats the East 153-113 in Orlando, Fla.
Wins Olympic gold medal as part of the Dream Team as the United States beats Croatia 117-85 in Barcelona.
Announces return to the Lakers but does not play in a regular-season game.
Retires again in a statement issued by the Lakers.
takes over as head coach for the Lakers.
Announces he won't return as coach of the Lakers.
Magic Johnson is elected to the naismith basketball hall of fame
