Magic Johnson
Basketball player and coach, Lakers star
Born
August 14th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished basketball player and coach. Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA from 1979 to 1991 and briefly returned in 1996. Achieved five NBA championships during the career. Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player in 1987. Transitioned into a successful coaching role and became a prominent figure in sports and business.
Won five NBA championships with the Lakers
Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 1987
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002
Ran the Los Angeles Lakers as team president
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