§ Earvin "Magic" Johnson §
Agent/Agency
Name: Lon Rosen
Contact Address: Lagardère Unlimited
590 Madison Ave (32nd Floor)
New York, NY 10022, USA
Contact Phone: 738-124-5690
Contact Fax: 999-100-1000

Magic Johnson with trophy
Education
  • ♦ Johnson attended Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan (1973-1977), where he led Everett to a 27–1 record, leading to an overtime victory in the state championship game.
  • ♦ Attending Michigan State for only two years, he led the Spartans to advance to the championship game and face Indiana State, which they won and Johnson was voted Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.


Skills
  • ♦ Passing and Playmaking: Magic had an uncanny ability to read defenses and deliver precise, often flashy passes
  • ♦ Ball Handling: Despite his larger size (6'9"), Magic had excellent ball-handling skills, which allowed him to play as a point guard and orchestrate the offense effectively
  • ♦ Versatility: Magic could play and defend multiple positions, from point guard to power forward, adapting his game to the team's needs.
  • ♦ Leadership: Magic's charisma and ability to inspire teammates helped him to be a natural leader on and off the court
  • ♦ Scoring: While known primarily for his playmaking, Magic was also a capable scorer, able to drive to the basket, shoot from mid-range, and even post up smaller defenders
  • ♦ Rebounding: His size and athleticism allowed him to be an effective rebounder




Experience and Attributes
  • ♦ Magic's father played high school basketball, which is where Magic learned the finer points about the game from. His mother had also played basketball as a child, and she grew up watching her brothers play the game.
  • ♦ Growing up with six siblings and three half-siblings, teamwork and collaboration became second nature to him
    • Magic Johnson on The Tonight Show
  • ♦ His journey began at Everett High School, a mainly white institution where he faced racial challenges, helping to mold his character and leadership skills, preparing him for the competitive world of sports.
  • ♦ Magic's time at Michigan State University was pivotal. Him leading his team to the 1979 NCAA championship, defeating Indiana State and later NBA-rival Larry Bird in a historic game. This further prepared him for the pressures of the NBA.


Interests and Hobbies
  • ♦ Philanthropy: Magic is passionate about giving back to the community; he founded the Magic Johnson Foundation, which focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and education
  • ♦ Travel: Magic enjoys traveling and often shares his experiences from various destinations
  • ♦ Golf: He is an avid golfer and often participates in charity golf tournaments
  • ♦ Family Time: Magic values spending time with his wife, Cookie, and their children




Awards and Honors
  • ♦ High School
  • ⊳ 1977 Michigan high school state champion
  • ♦ NCAA
  • ⊳ NCAA national championship – 1979
  • ⊳ NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player – 1979
  • ⊳ No. 33 retired by Michigan State
  • ⊳ Statue at Michigan State
  • ♦ NBA/Lakers
  • ⊳ Five-time NBA champion – 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988
  • ⊳ Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player – 1987, 1989, 1990
    • Magic Johnson of the LA Lakers in 1996
  • ⊳ Three-time NBA Finals MVP – 1980, 1982, 1987
  • ⊳ Nine-time All-NBA First Team – 1983–1991
  • ⊳ One-time All-NBA Second Team – 1982
  • ⊳ 12-time NBA All-Star – 1980, 1982–1992
  • ⊳ Two-time NBA All-Star Game MVP – 1990, 1992
  • ⊳ J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award – 1992
  • ⊳ Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996
  • ⊳ Selected on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
  • ⊳ No. 32 retired by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • ⊳ Statue in front of Crypto.com Arena
  • ⊳ NBA Lifetime Achievement Award – 2019
  • ⊳ Trophy named in Johnson's honor (Earvin "Magic" Johnson Trophy) awarded to Western Conference Finals MVP (established in 2022)
  • ⊳ McDonald's Open winner – 1991
  • ⊳ McDonald's Open MVP – 1991
  • ⊳ McDonald's Open All-Tournament team – 1991
  • ♦ USA Basketball
  • ⊳ Olympic gold medal winner – 1992
  • ⊳ Tournament of the Americas gold medal winner – 1992
  • ♦ Hall of Fame
  • ⊳ Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – 2001
  • ⊳ Two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee: 2002 (individual) and 2010 (member of "The Dream Team")
  • ⊳ National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (class of 2006)
  • ⊳ FIBA Hall of Fame (class of 2017 as a member of "The Dream Team")
  • ⊳ U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame (class of 2009 as a member of "The Dream Team")
  • ⊳ California Hall of Fame (class of 2011)
  • ♦ Sports Ownership
  • ⊳ Five-time NBA champion – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 –– as part owner/executive of the Los Angeles Lakers
  • ⊳ WNBA champion – 2016 –– as part owner of the Los Angeles Sparks
  • ⊳ Two-time World Series champion – 2020, 2024 –– as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers
  • ⊳ MLS Cup champion – 2022 –– as part owner of Los Angeles FC
  • ♦ Media and Entertainment
  • ⊳ NAACP Image Awards – 1992 Jackie Robinson Sports Award
  • ⊳ 1993 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album
  • ⊳ Marca Leyenda –– 2001
  • ♦ National
  • ⊳ Presidential Medal of Freedom, United States (January 4, 2025)