In a powerful move, Magic Johnson, diagnosed with HIV in 1991, defied public fear by participating in the NBA All-Star Game. His presence, met with a standing ovation and a kiss from Isiah Thomas, ...
Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to 1991, Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships, earning three MVP ...
Magic Johnson treated his first NBA contract like responsibility.
Magic Johnson’s appearance at midfield before the Rose Bowl quickly became a talking point across social media Thursday. The NBA legend handled the ceremonial coin toss before the matchup between the ...
Years have passed, but West never forgot how painful and dark it felt when Johnson tested positive for HIV. Despite priding ...
February 1 carries special significance across the NBA. The day marks the start of Black History Month as the NBA is honoring the 75th anniversary of three late NBA pioneers – Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd ...
Magic Johnson redefined the point guard position. Standing at 6'9", he did not fit the usual template of needing to be a ...
When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird went from talented college stars to two of the most important players in NBA history. Though on opposite sides of the country, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers ...