Earvin Magic Johnson Jr.

By: Jacob Horton

Figure 1: Earvin Johnson Jr.

Magic Johnson. Biography.com

Figure 2: Magic Johnson During his NBA Career

16 Filthy Magic Johnson Passes. Foxsports.com

Early Life
Birth name: Earvin Johnson Jr.
Born on August 14th, 1959 in
Lansing, Michigan
Earvin Jr. was the fourth of seven
children.
His father worked for GM
His mother worked as a school
custodian
Figure 3: Young Magic Johnson.
Celebrityschoolpics.com

Growing up
Earvin Jr. had a passion for basketball
His father taught him how to play
Attended Everett High School
This is where he earned the famous
nickname Magic
Led Everett to a State Championship in
1977
Figure 4: Magic Johnson and Coach
Magic Johnson. Open Court Basketball

College Years
Wanted to stay close to home
Attended Michigan State University
Averaged 17 points, 8 assists, and 8
rebounds over his career
Led Michigan State to a National
Championship over Indiana State
Named MVP of the game
Decided to enter NBA draft after this

Figure 5: Magic after Chapionship win.

Collegebasketballtour.com

Figure 6: Magic during Championship

Magic Johnson. GettyImages

NBA Draft
Entered the NBA Draft in
1979
Magic was drafted by the
Los Angeles Lakers
Drafted as the No. 1 overall
draft pick

Figure 7: Magic Johnson getting drafted

1979 NBA Draft. Statistic Brain

Career Achievements and Accomplishments

Averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and
11 assists per game over his career.
He won 5 NBA Championships and
was named Finals MVP 3 of those
times.
He was a 12 time All-Star and got
named the All-Star MVP twice.
Lakers all-time leader in assists
Lakers all-time leader in steals

Figure 8: Magic Jonson with the Lakers

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Career Achievements Continued

NBA all-time career leader in
assists per game.
Selected to the All-NBA First
Team 9 times.
3 time NBS MVP

Figure 9: Magic with his award

Magic Johnson. Celebrity Net Worth

Legacy
Magic was not a traditional point guard
at 69 tall.
Known for his mesmerizing passes and
outstanding ball-handling.
Could play any position on the court
Considered one of the greatest players of
all-time
Many call him the best point guard ever

Figure 10: Magic Johnson

Sneaker Reporter

Retirement
Magic Johnson announced his retirement
from the NBA on November 7, 1991.
Shocked people with the news that he
had HIV
Magic was one of the first sports stars to
go public about his condition.
Still played in the All-Star game that year
and played one more season in the NBA
95-96 after his retirement.

Figure 11: Magic Announcing Retirment

Magic Johnson. Business Insider

Family
Wife: Earlitha Cookie Kelly
Son: Earvin Johnson III
Son: Andre Johnson
Daughter: Elisa Johnson
Figure 12: Magic and his wife Cookie
Source Magic Johnsons wife Cookie. Daily Mail.

Figure 14: Magics son Andre Johnson

Source: Andre Johnson. Politic 365.

Figure 13: Magics son Earvin Johnson III

Source: Magic Johnsons Son EJ Daily. Mail.

Figure 13: Magics daughter Elisa Johnson

Source: Magic Johnson does not regret Retiring. Alternet.

How HIV Affected Family

Cookie was pregnant when Magic announced that he was diagnosed
with HIV
Cookie was scared for her child more than herself
Turned out that neither Cookie or their son had HIV

Outside of Basketball
Started Magic Johnson Foundation
Foundation established to raise HIV/AIDS awareness
Wrote his first book, What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS, in 1992
Also wrote My Life
Appeared as a sports commentator
Coached the Lakers for one season
Bought a small share of the team

Outside of Basketball Continued

Created Magic Johnson Enterprises
Wrote another book which was 32 Ways to be a Champion in Business
Wrote a book with Larry Bird about their rivalry
Book was named When the Game Was Ours
Has been a motivational speaker for people with HIV/Aids since he
retired

Works Cited
"The Early Years of Earvin Magic Johnson." A Champion Is Born. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.
"Magic Johnson." College Basketball at Sports Reference. N.p., n.d.
Web. 29 Mar. 2016.
"Magic Johnson Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d.
Web. 28 Mar. 2016.
"Magic Johnson Profile." Lakers Universe. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016.

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