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Who is Magic Johnson?
Magic Johnson is the president of the LA Lakers and a former basketball player. Magic Johnson was regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, as well as one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.
Three NBA MVP Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, twelve All-Star games, and ten All-NBA First and Second Team nods round out his resume.
Education and Early Childhood
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, United States, to Earvin Sr., a GM assembly worker, and Christine Johnson, a school cleaner.
He has six brothers and sisters, as well as three half-siblings, whose names are all unknown.
Magic’s work ethic is reported to have been motivated by his parent’s willingness to work all hours of the day and night to provide for their children.
He also hailed from an athletic background, as both of his parents were high school basketball players.
Magic’s ethnicity is African American and his nationality is American. He is a devout Christian.
Magic had hoped to attend Sexton High School after transferring to a high school, but he was instead assigned to Everett High School, which was largely white.
As a result, he was subjected to a slew of racist acts.
When he was a 15-year-old sophomore, Magic recorded a triple-double of 36 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists while playing for Everett High School, he earned the nickname Magic.
He was recruited by a number of top-ranked colleges, but he chose to stay close to home.
He chose Michigan State University over other schools because he could play point guard.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies.
Age, Height, and Physical Appearance
Magic Johnson is 62 years old, and his zodiac sign is Leo, as he was born on August 14th.
And, based on what we know, people born under this sign are talented, focused, and goal-oriented, among other traits.
Magic is also the league’s tallest point guard at 6 feet and 9 inches (206 cm) and weighs around 220 pounds (or 100 kg).
His brown eyes, as well as his muscular body structure, complement his smooth skin.
Facts of Magic Johnson
| Full Name | Earvin Johnson Jr. |
| Birth Date | 14 August 1959 |
| Birth Place | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nick Name | Magic Johnson, Buck, E.J., the Deejay, Tragic |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Father’s Name | Earvin Johnson Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Christine Johnson |
| Siblings | 6 siblings and 3 half-siblings |
| Education | Everett High School; Michigan State University |
| Age | 62 Years Old |
| Height | 6 ft. 9 in. (or 206 cm) |
| Weight | 220 pounds (or 100 kg) |
| Body Build | Muscular |
| Hair Colour | None |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Married | Yes |
| Spouse | Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly |
| Children | Andre Johnson (from the previous partner), Earvin III Johnson, Elisa Johnson (Adopted) |
| Profession | Retired Basketball Player; Former Coach |
| Position in team | Point Guard, Power Forward, and Shooting Guard |
| Shoots | Right |
| Jersey Number | #32 |
| Affiliations | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Net Worth | $630 million |
| Social Media | Twitter: @MagicJohnson Instagram: @magicjohnson |
| Merch | Funko POP, Jersey |
| Last Update | April 2022 |
Net Worth
As of 2022, Magic Johnson’s net worth is approximately $600 million.
Professional Life
Magic has accomplished a great deal in his thirteen years as a professional basketball player. Here’s a rundown of his professional life.
Career in High School
He led Everett to a 27-1 win-loss record in his senior high school season, averaging 28.8 points and 16.8 rebounds per game.
In the state championship game, he led his team to an overtime victory.
He was named to two All-State teams, was named the best high school player in Michigan history, and was a member of the 1977 McDonald’s All-American team.
Career in College
Magic averaged 17.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game as a freshman.
He led the Spartans (Michigan State basketball team) to a 25-5 record, the Big Ten Conference title, and an NCAA Tournament berth in 1978.
He was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four after the Spartans defeated Indiana State 75-64 (a team led by future Boston Celtics star Larry Bird).
He averaged 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game during his college career.
Season of the Rookie
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Magic first overall in the 1979 NBA draft.
He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team and started the NBA All-Star Game in his rookie season, averaging 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
He was the only rookie to win the NBA Finals MVP award and one of only four players in NBA history to win both the NCAA and NBA championships in the same season.
1980-1982
He tore cartilage in his left knee early in the 1980-1981 season, forcing him to miss 45 games.
Overall in the season, he averaged 18.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and a league-high 2.7 steals per game and was voted a member of the All-NBA Second Team.
During the championship series against the Sixers, he averaged 16.2 points on .533 shooting, 10.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game.
He averaged 16.8 points, 10.5 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game during the 1982–83 NBA season and received his first All-NBA First Team nomination.
Lakers lost to the Sixers that season, and he averaged 19.0 points on .403 shooting, 12.5 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game.
1983-1987
Magic’s fifth season, he averaged a double-double of 17.6 points and 13.1 assists, as well as 7.3 rebounds per game.
He averaged 18.0 points on .560 shooting, 13.6 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game during the NBA finals.
Here, the Lakers reached the Finals for the third time in a row but lost to the Boston Celtics.
Johnson scored 18.3 points, 12.6 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game in the 1984-85 regular season and led the Lakers into the 1985 NBA Finals, where they again faced the Celtics.
This time, the Lakers won, and Magic averaged 18.3 points on .494 shooting, 14.0 assists, and 6.8 rebounds per game in the championship series.
Johnson scored a career-high of 23.9 points in the following season, as well as 12.2 assists and 6.3 rebounds per game, and won his first MVP award in the regular season.
In the NBA Finals, the Lakers met the Celtics for the third time. The Lakers won the game 107-106.
1987-1991
In 1988, the Lakers won their fifth and final NBA championship of Magic’s career, and he averaged 21.1 points on .550 shooting, 13.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game.
In the 1989-90 season, he averaged 22.3 points, 11.5 assists, and 6.6 rebounds per game.
During the last championship series of his career in 1991, he averaged 18.6 points on .431 shooting, 12.4 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Dream Team
In the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics, Magic, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and Larry Bird, was chosen to compete for the U.S. basketball team.
This team was dubbed the “Dream Team.” The team won the gold medal with an 8-0 record. Magic averaged 8.0 points per game during the Olympics, and his 5.5 assists per game were second on the team.
Magic came back to the NBA as coach of the Lakers near the end of the 1993-94 NBA season.
He has written a book on safe sex, runs several businesses, and worked for NBC as a commentator. He has hosted a number of charity events.
Personal Life
In 1981, Magic Johnson had a son, Andre Johnson, from his previous partner Melissa Mitchell.
Although his mother raised Andre, he is still close with his father and was later a marketing director at Magic Enterprises.
In 1991, Magic married Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly. They have a son Earvin III (E.J.), who was born in 1992, and an adopted daughter Elisa in 1995.
He lives in Beverly Hills and has a vacation home in Dana Point, California.
HIV Announcement
Before the 1991-92 NBA season, Magic found out that he had HIV.
He made the knowledge public on 7 November 1991 and made a statement that he would retire immediately.
He also stated that his wife, Cookie, and their unborn son (EJ) did not have HIV.
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Social Media Presence
His Twitter account is 5 million followers and his Instagram account is 2.5 million followers.
