Overview

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Renowned for his exceptional playmaking abilities, versatility, and charisma, Johnson is considered one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. He led the Lakers to five NBA championships during the 1980s (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and was known for his incredible court vision, passing skills, and ability to play multiple positions. Johnson was a three-time NBA MVP and a 12-time NBA All-Star. He played a pivotal role in the “Showtime” era of Lakers basketball, characterized by fast breaks and high-scoring games. Johnson also won an Olympic gold medal as part of the “Dream Team” at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Beyond his playing career, Johnson has been a successful businessman and advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness since announcing his own diagnosis in 1991.

• Five NBA championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
• Three-time NBA MVP (1987, 1989, 1990)
• 12-time NBA All-Star
• Olympic gold medal (1992)
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2002)