Biography

On 7 November 1991 he shocked the nation by announcing he was HIV positive and that, after twelve years with the Lakers, he would retire immediately from the game of basketball.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson is the only NBA rookie to date to receive the Finals MVP Award. He was 20 years old and the year was 1980.

Johnson carried his friendly rivalry with Larry Bird from college to the pros.

Still plays basketball regularly.

As of 2007, his net worth has been estimated at $900 million.

As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time.

If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder.

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her.

I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.

The best doctors and medicine in the world can't save you if you don't do what you're supposed to do.