Magic Johnson
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Magic Johnson is an American basketball player born in 1959 who became one of the sport's most celebrated figures during his playing career. He is also known for his work as an entrepreneur, making him significant both for his athletic achievements and his business ventures.
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There's 2 artists that go by this name. 1.) A professional basketball player who is retired. He is the president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He had the #32 when he played in the NBA and he played point guard for the LA Lakers for thirteen season. 2.) A 2 piece modern rock band from Portland, Oregon. They describe their music as cacophonous, noisy and punk. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Magic+Johnson">Read more on Last.fm
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a national championship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1979, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, then led the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime" era. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. He retired again after fellow players protested his return, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.
Known for his extraordinary court vision, passing abilities, and leadership, Johnson was one of the most accomplished and influential players in basketball history. He received three NBA Most Valuable Player awards, three NBA Finals MVP awards, nine All-NBA First Team designations, and twelve All-Star Game selections. He led the league in regular-season assists four times. Johnson holds the NBA records for average assists per game in the regular season (11.19) and in the playoffs (12.35 assists per game). He also holds the NBA playoffs records for most career assists and triple-doubles. Johnson was the co-captain of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team"), which won the Olympic gold medal in Barcelona. Johnson is one of eight players to achieve the basketball Triple Crown. After leaving the NBA in 1991, he formed the Magic Johnson All-Stars, a barnstorming team that traveled around the world playing exhibition games.
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