Magic Johnson

Magic was known for leading the Los Angeles lakers into 5 championships, he was also one of the youngest rookies to ever win an MVP award.

Career Stats:

  • Magic johnson was averaging 19.5 points, 11.2 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game
  • Magic Johnson weighed 100kg (220lbs) with a height of 2.06m (6ft8)
  • He had a Wingspan of 7ft (2.1m)
  • Facts about Magic Johnson:

  • In 1991, Magic publicly announced that he was diagnosed with HIV
  • Magic had a total of 17707 points, 6559 rebounds and 10141 assists throughout his NBA career
  • He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002 and declared 50 greatest players of all time in NBA history
  • Magic Johnson is a supporter of AIDS prevention
  • Biography:

    Johnson was born on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in a large family of 9 brothers and sisters. His full name is Earvin Johnson Jr but he got his nickname “Magic” after a sportswriter witnessed him put up 36 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists in a single high school game at the age of 15.

    Magic Johnsons accolades:

  • Awarded an Olympic gold medal in 1992
  • 3x NBA MVP 1987, 1989, 1990
  • 2x All star game MVP 1990, 1992
  • 5 time NBA Champion
  • Holds the all time record for highest career assists per game average (11.2)
  • 12x NBA Allstar 1980, 1982-1993