Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player, businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. |
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| Known As | Magic Johnson |
| Summary | American former professional basketball player, businessman, and HIV/AIDS activist. He spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
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| Weight | 215 lb (97 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Everett High School, Lansing, Michigan |
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| College | Michigan State University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Cookie Johnson |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Cookie Johnson |
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| Marriage Date | 14/09/1991 |
Family
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Career
| NBA Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
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| NBA Draft | 1979, 1st round, 1st overall pick |
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| Post-Playing Career | Businessman, investor, philanthropist, and HIV/AIDS activist |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He retired in 1991 after announcing he was HIV-positive. | |
| 2. He briefly returned to the NBA on several occasions after retirement. | |
| 3. He won a national championship with Michigan State in 1979. | |
| 4. He spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. |