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Magic Johnson By: Natalie Murillo Born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan was Earvin Johnson Jr. which many of us know today as Magic Johnson. Magic was known as a basketball star. No shock knowing he always dominated the court as one of America’s best basketball players for 12 years. He earned the nick name “Magic” after a sportswriter saw him score 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in 1 game. After sophomore year in college, he was selected 1st over all by the LA Lakers, then went on to win his 1st NBA championship his rookie season. He is a retired basketball player now. Soon as he found out he was HIV positive he immediately retired from basketball. We still remember him as the 1st ever basketball player in history who could play all 5 positions, and a star!