Magic Johnson

Acting

Born August 14, 1959 · Lansing, Michigan, USA

Also known as Earvin Johnson · Earvin "Magic" Johnson · Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.

Biography

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time. 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. After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time. Johnson played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

Awards & recognition

Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2025
California Hall of Fame · 2011
BET Humanitarian Award · 2003
Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1992
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award · 1992

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NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1992
Phoenix Award · 1992
All-NBA Team · 1991
All-NBA Team · 1990
NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1990
NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1990
All-NBA Team · 1989
NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1989
All-NBA Team · 1988
All-NBA Team · 1987
Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 1987
NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1987
All-NBA Team · 1986
All-NBA Team · 1985
All-NBA Team · 1984
All-NBA Team · 1983
Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 1982
Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 1980
NBA All-Rookie Team · 1980
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1992 · nominated