Magic Johnson Retire

7 1991 that he had tested positive for the hiv virus and was retiring from the nba.

Magic johnson retire. The couple also owns a beach house in dana point at orange county california. On november 7 1991 magic johnson shocked the world with his announcement that he was retiring from the los angeles lakers immediately after learning he was hiv positive. At age 36 chances are he won t change his mind. Earvin magic johnson jr.

At the time of his retirement johnson was. Johnson retired in 1991 after he tested positive for hiv but later returned briefly to the lakers as a player and a coach. Magic johnson shocked the nba world with the announcement on nov. Magic johnson held a press conference to formally announce the retirement an occasion so monumental that former nba commissioner david stern would be seen sitting just to johnson s left.

Also read magic johnson s insurance company to fund 100 million for minority owned businesses. The retired nba star currently lives at his lavish home at beverly park in beverley hills with his wife. Magic johnson saying he was really ready to give it up this time retired from the nba again. Born august 14 1959 is an american retired professional basketball player and former president of basketball operations of the los angeles lakers of the national basketball association nba.