Agency SVP, group creative director Ryan Carroll believes one campaign concept could have some legs IRL. MAGIC JOHNSON COMMERCIAL POSTER The Magic Show LAKERS 22x24 Inch Johnson was awarded his third Finals MVP title after averaging 26.2points on .541shooting, 13.0assists, 8.0rebounds, and 2.33steals per game. Personal Birth date: August 14, 1959 Birth place: Lansing, Michigan Birth name: Earvin. In his own way, he is becoming a fashion reference and an example for the transgender community. He ultimately decided to attend Michigan State when coach Jud Heathcote told him he could play the point guard position. [164] Under Johnson, the Lakers sought to acquire multiple star players and cleared existing players, including future All-Star D'Angelo Russell, off of their roster in an attempt to free up room under the league's salary cap. Random House. [16] Many articles praised Johnson as a hero, and the then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush said, "For me, Magic is a hero, a hero for anyone who loves sports. [217] In 2018, Los Angeles FC debuted in MLS as an expansion team, and in 2022 won the MLS Cup. [19][218], Johnson is a supporter of the Democratic Party. They bonded during that day but also made a great commercial. [95] It was the fifth and final NBA championship of his career. . The majority of NBA fans consider Jordan to be the best ever, with Magic being the best point guard ever. About Starbucks Corporation "I always said Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are the two most important people in NBA history," Barkley said. According to the Basketball Network, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird came together in 1986 to film a commercial for Converse. Magic Johnson Celebrates Son EJ's 30th Birthday: 'So Honored' - Peoplemag The proceeds went to the United Negro College Fund, and Johnson held this event for twenty years, ending in 2005. [138][139] On November 1, 2002, Johnson returned to play a second exhibition game against Michigan State. 1,006 ratings37 reviews. He also missed several games due to a calf injury. Magic Johnson Music signed R&B artist Avant as its first act. Magic Johnson Fast Facts | CNN Johnson and his wife, Cookie, also have a daughter named Elisa, whom they adopted in 1995. Coming off the bench, Johnson had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Lakers to a 128118 victory. [168] Johnson and Cookie have one son, Earvin III ("EJ"), who is openly gay and a star on the reality show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. "[128] While Johnson played well in 1996, there were struggles both on and off the court. The pair launched an initiative to support minority and female-owned businesses, by providing customized health care plans for issues that disproportionately affect people of color. [37], Although Johnson was recruited by several top-ranked colleges such as Indiana and UCLA, he decided to play close to home. What Fans Might Not Know About Magic Johnson - Grunge.com "[28][33] Johnson could dominate a game without scoring, running the offense and distributing the ball with flair. In December 2018, Magic Johnson's daughter, Elisa Johnson, and nine of her friends had a terrifying encounter when two armed men broke into a Californian Airbnb house they were staying in. [226][228] He was also the main speaker for the United Nations (UN) World AIDS Day Conference in 1999,[227] and has served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Peter Guber, who is the co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, owns a small stake in the Dodgers along with Johnson. Magic Johnson says he wanted to hit Howard Stern after the popular radio host made comments about his HIV diagnosis during an appearance on Johnson's short-lived late-night talk show in 1998. Charles Barkley Just Showered Larry Bird and Magic Johnson With The [140], In 1999, Johnson joined the Swedish squad M7 Bors (now known as 'Bors Basket'), and was undefeated in five games with the team. 'Winning Time' HBO: Magic Johnson, Nike and Phil - Los Angeles Times He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic Johnson faces the biggest challenge of all, his own brave battle with HIV. In the decisive Game 7 in Boston, as the Lakers trailed by three points in the final minute, opposing point guard Dennis Johnson stole the ball from Johnson, a play that effectively ended the series. The franchise reached an agreement with free agent LeBron James on a four-year contract in 2018, but efforts to trade for Anthony Davis during the 201819 season proved unsuccessful. [224] He hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on August 22, 2016. The Lakers took a 32lead in the series, but Abdul-Jabbar, who averaged 33points a game in the series,[53] sprained his ankle in Game 5 and could not play in Game 6. In an appearance Wednesday on The View, former Los Angeles Laker Earvin "Magic" Johnson said Dr. Anthony Fauci was one of the doctors who helped him understand and treat HIV after his 1991. [151], In 905NBA games, Johnson tallied 17,707points, 6,559rebounds, and 10,141assists, translating to career averages of 19.5points, 7.2rebounds, and 11.2assists per game, the highest assists per game average in NBA history. This is the untold truth of Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. . Magic Johnson wanted to hit Howard Stern after radio host in 1998 said Let's leave it at that. "[119], During his retirement, Johnson has written a book on safe sex, run several businesses, worked for NBC as a commentator, and toured Asia, Australia and New Zealand with a basketball team of former college and NBA players. [87] The game-winning shot, which Johnson dubbed his "junior, junior, junior sky-hook",[87] helped Los Angeles defeat Boston in six games. [Journal & Courier] - Larry Bird, Magic Johnson became friends in 1987 [158] ESPN's SportsCentury ranked Johnson No. They're Midwesterners, they were bigger players who handled the ball skillfully and they thought about their teammates' success. [56][160][161] At the 2019 NBA Awards, Johnson received the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (shared with Bird). Magic Johnson's Son Andre and Grandson Avery Watch Sun Set on - AmoMama Johnson left after eight months, saying that the White House had "utterly ignored" the work of the panel, and had opposed the commission's recommendations, which included universal healthcare and the expansion of Medicaid to cover all low-income people with AIDS. [147], In 2009, Johnson and Bird collaborated with journalist Jackie MacMullan on a non-fiction book titled When the Game Was Ours. [177], In 1997, his production company Magic Johnson Entertainment signed a deal with Fox. Johnson's mother, originally from North Carolina,[29] had also played basketball as a child, and she grew up watching her brothers play the game.[26]. [204], In 2015, Johnson completed his planned acquisition for a "majority, controlling interest" in EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, which manages $14.5 billion in annuities, life insurance and other financial products. [120] The 1992 event, which was the first one held after Johnson's appearance in the 1992 Olympics, raised over $1.3 million for UNCF. The talent already on Michigan State's roster also drew him to the program. [208] The Johnson-led group, which also includes movie executive Peter Guber, paid $2billion for the Dodgers, the largest amount paid for a professional sports team. [154] He holds the All-Star Game single-game record for assists (22), and the All-Star Game record for career assists (127). [79], In the 198485 regular season, Johnson averaged 18.3points, 12.6assists, and 6.2rebounds per game, and led the Lakers into the 1985 NBA Finals, where they faced the Celtics again. LOS ANGELES, CA Magic Johnson and health insurance giant Cigna have teamed up to fight health disparities in POC communities within Los Angeles. Playing in front of a sold-out arena, Johnson had a triple-double and played the entire game, but his all-star team lost to the Spartans by two points. Two-time Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductee: College Basketball Hall of Fame (class of 2006), 2016 WNBA champion (as part owner of the Sparks), 2020 World Series champion (as part owner of the Dodgers), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:30. After a triple-double from Johnson in Game 6, the Lakers defeated the Sixers 42, as Johnson won his second NBA Finals MVP award. According to sports journalist Larry Schwartz of ESPN, Johnson and Bird saved the NBA from bankruptcy. [193][194] He has also made investments in urban real estate through the Canyon-Johnson and Yucaipa-Johnson funds. 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