Magic Johnson

Sport/Role: Basketball – Point Guard

🏆 Career Highlights:

• 5× NBA Champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)

• 3× NBA Finals MVP

• 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)

• 12× NBA All-Star

• 9× All-NBA First Team

• 4× NBA Assist Leader

• 2× NBA Steals Leader

• Olympic Gold Medalist (1992 “Dream Team”)

Fun Fact:

In 1980, as a rookie, Magic Johnson started in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at center, replacing the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — and delivered a legendary performance with 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, leading the Lakers to the championship.

He was the first rookie to win the NBA Finals MVP, and remains one of the most versatile players in NBA history, having played every position on the court.

Legacy:

Magic Johnson revolutionized the game with his court vision, size, and flair as a 6'9" point guard. Beyond basketball, he became a transformational business leader and HIV awareness advocate, showing resilience after his 1991 diagnosis. His charismatic leadership on and off the court made him one of the most beloved and respected figures in sports history — a true ambassador of the game and a symbol of perseverance.

Seen here orchestrating the fast break in classic Lakers gold and purple, Magic Johnson redefined the role of a point guard — combining showtime flair with unmatched leadership and joy for the game.