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Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Jr. is a retired American basketball player. Born on 14th August 1959, Johnson played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of NBA. He appeared in the NBA draft for the first time in 1979 by the Lakers. He was awarded NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. Johnson also won five championships for the Lakers. After an abrupt retirement in 1991, he returned to play in the 1992 All Star Game and won the All-Star MVP Award. His abrupt retirement was due to his health issues as he has announced he acquired HIV. Johnson acquired a 'Triple crown' for winning an NCAA championship, NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal and became one of the seven players to receive the tag. After his retirement he turned towards business and was a part owner of Lakers for several years. Johnson was named as one of America's most influential businessmen in 2009.

'This is Murder. Disgusting' - NBA Stars Lead Outrage at Black Man's Death in USA
India.com Sports Desk | May 28, 2020 11:00 AM IST
Four police officers have been fired after a video emerged of one official kneeling on the neck of
'This is Murder. Disgusting' - NBA Stars Lead Outrage at Black Man's Death in USA
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Magic Johnson supports HIV positive Charlie Sheen
ANI | November 18, 2015 6:43 PM IST
With the advancement in treatments and medicine he can fight this disease and live a long life,"
Magic Johnson supports HIV positive Charlie Sheen
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World AIDS Day - December 1: Top 3 sportsmen contracted by HIV
Aayush Puthran | December 1, 2014 2:54 PM IST
December 1 is celebrated internationally as the World AIDS Day. A deadly disease which occurs due
World AIDS Day - December 1: Top 3 sportsmen contracted by HIV
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Watch: LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling apologises to Magic Johnson for racist remark in emotional CNN interview
Priya Prakashan | May 13, 2014 1:12 PM IST
Donald Sterling says he's not racist and he's never been a racist.
Watch: LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling apologises to Magic Johnson for racist remark in emotional CNN inter
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