Magic Johnson

Biography

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all time. He won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, leading the team to their "Showtime" era. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing his HIV diagnosis, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game before retiring again.