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Who Is Magic Johnson?

Magic Johnson dominated the court as one of professional basketball's best players for 13 years.

He retired from the Los Angeles Lakers in after revealing that he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, though he later returned in for one final season.

Johnson has since built up a business empire, which includes real estate holdings, Starbucks franchises, movie theaters and shares of professional sports teams.

He is also a published author.

Early Life

Johnson was born Earvin Johnson Jr. on August 14, , in Lansing, Michigan.

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From a large family, Johnson grew up with nine brothers and sisters.

Both of his parents worked—his father for the General Motors plant in town and his mother as a school custodian. He had a passion for basketball and would start practicing as early as a.m.

At Everett High School, Johnson earned his famous nickname, "Magic," after a sportswriter witnessed him compile 36 points, 16 reb