The NBA star's shocking revelation inspires hope decades later. Nov. 5, 2012— -- Twenty-one years after announcing his retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers because of HIV, Earvin "Magic" ...

In November 1991, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Magic Johnson stunned the entire sports world with the announcement of his retirement after contracting HIV. Only 31 at that time, there was no doubt he ...

In 1991, Magic Johnson was everything in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star point guard was a leading scorer and the face of several major brands, including Pepsi, Converse and Nestlé. But all of ...

Today marks the 20th anniversary of an announcement that rocked the sports community: the announcement that legendary basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson was retiring, having contracted HIV.

Magic Johnson, post-basketball, transformed into a business empire. His ventures, including EquiTrust, Starbucks franchises, ...

Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to ...