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Despite his retirement, Johnson was voted by fans as a starter for the 1992 NBA All-Star Game at Orlando Arena, although his former teammates Byron Scott and A.C. Green said that Johnson should not play, [115] and several NBA players, including Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone, argued that they would be at risk of contamination if Johnson ...
Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Johnson had announced his retirement at the beginning of the 1991–92 season due to testing positive for HIV. Nevertheless, he was voted in by the fans as a guard for the Western Conference team in the All-Star Game. He led all players with 25 points and was awarded the MVP.
We've concocted retirement scorecards for some showcase retirees in entertainment, politics and sports. See the full list here. Winner: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. Former occupation/notable position
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers announces his retirement early in the season after receiving the news that he had tested positive for HIV. The Philadelphia 76ers ' Charles Barkley honored Johnson by switching from his usual number 34 to 32, which he wore for the entire season.
Magic Johnson announces his HIV diagnosis and retirement from the Lakers on Nov. 7, 1991, with NBA Commissioner David Stern and teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at his side.
With an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, former NBA star Magic Johnson is one of only four athletes — the others being Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods — who have achieved 10 ...
After celebrating his milestone 65th birthday, Magic Johnson is proving age is just a number. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, the NBA Hall of Famer — who turned 65 in August ...
Magic Johnson Enterprises is an investment company founded by Basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Magic Johnson. [1] The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Beverly Hills, California . Magic Johnson Enterprises formerly owned Magic Johnson Theatres and 24-Hour Fitness /Magic Johnson Sport health clubs.