Which Year Was Magic Johnson Diagnosed With Hiv?

Magic Johnson, an NBA legend and businessman, was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. He had a routine physical exam before the 1991-1992 NBA season and was asked to disclose his HIV status by the Lakers physician. Johnson had a very active sexual life, admitting to having 300 to 500 sexual encounters per year prior to his diagnosis. His HIV disclosure helped to shatter stigmas around the virus, but disparities in treatment still exist 30 years later.

In his autobiography, Johnson describes the road culture that led to the encounter, describing his pleasure being with women. He opened up about his life since being diagnosed with HIV in 1991, revealing that his pleasure was being with women. Johnson used the 1992 Olympic Games to shatter stigma around HIV and transformed his life.

Despite being dropped by sponsors and players, Johnson used the 1992 Olympic Games to shatter stigma around HIV. In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Johnson reflected upon his life and how his T-cell count was off the charts when he went to the doctor. He stunned basketball fans and transformed HIV awareness by announcing his diagnosis in 1991. Thirty years on, he discusses his relationship with Anthony Fauci.