Magic Johnson Retired

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Magic johnson retired. Magic johnson s retirement announcement was larger than just the nba but also had a cultural impact as the los angeles lakers guard stepped away from basketball on nov. Often regarded as the best point guard of all time johnson is also considered to be one of the greatest players in nba history. At the time of his retirement johnson was. 7 1991 when he revealed.

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. 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. The retired nba star currently lives at his lavish home at beverly park in beverley hills with his wife. At age 36 chances are he won t change his mind.

The couple also owns a beach house in dana point at orange county california. 7 1991 that he had tested positive for the hiv virus and was retiring from the nba. Magic johnson shocked the nba world with the announcement on nov. Shop all 30 nba basketball teams merchandise here.

Magic johnson saying he was really ready to give it up this time retired from the nba again. Also read magic johnson s insurance company to fund 100 million for minority owned businesses.