Magic Johnson, an American basketball legend and businessman, was diagnosed with HIV on November 7, 1991, during his iconic NBA career. He was a 12-time All-Star and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First team. Johnson’s iconic basketball career was interrupted by a stunning HIV diagnosis three decades ago, and he had no idea how much time he had to live or how the virus affected him.
Magic Johnson won five NBA championships and 3 MVP awards during a Hall of Fame career in which he revolutionized the game. He was a 12-time All-Star and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First team. In a press conference hastily convened by Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers after a local media outlet got wind of the story, the 32-year-old NBA superstar revealed he was HIV positive.
On January 30, 1996, Magic Johnson returned to NBA regular-season action with a classic display of his all-around skills, ending a four-year retirement. The average period between infection with the human immunodeficiency virus and diagnosis of AIDS is now ten years, according to experts.
In an interview with the BBC’s Katty Kay, Magic Johnson opened up about family, his health, and life’s greatest moments. He also shared his story on Instagram, where he has 4 million followers and 1915 posts.
📹 The Announcement: Magic Johnson
We take a look back 25 years ago to Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement in a segment from “The Announcement” About the NBA: …
📹 The Day Magic Johnson Found Out He Was HIV-Positive | Oprah’s Next Chapter | Oprah Winfrey Network
In 1991, 32-year-old Earvin “Magic” Johnson was at the top of his game when a phone call from the Los Angeles Lakers’ team …
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