[204], In 2015, Johnson completed his planned acquisition for a "majority, controlling interest" in EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, which manages $14.5 billion in annuities, life insurance and other financial products. "[125] Amid speculation from general manager Jerry West that he may only coach until the end of the season,[125] Johnson took over a team that had a 2838 record, and won his first game as head coach, a 110101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Magic Johnson Discusses his Apple TV+ Docuseries 'They Call - Variety [103][104] Although the series was portrayed as a matchup between Johnson and Jordan,[105] Bulls forward Scottie Pippen defended effectively against Johnson. He was 20 years old and the year was 1980. Magic Johnson's Son Andre and Grandson Avery Watch Sun Set on - AmoMama What You Don't Know About Magic Johnson's Son EJ - NickiSwift.com [154], Johnson was exceptional because he played point guard despite being 6ft 9in (2.06m), a size reserved normally for frontcourt players. But being bused to Everett turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me. During his retirement, Johnson began intense workouts to help his fight against HIV, raising his bench press from 135 to 300 pounds, and increasing his weight to 255 pounds. [16] He stated that his wife Cookie and their unborn child did not have HIV, and that he would dedicate his life to "battle this deadly disease". "Earvin Johnson" redirects here. Despite two triple-doubles from Johnson during the series, Finals MVP Jordan led his team to a 41win. After leaving the NBA in 1991, Johnson formed the Magic Johnson All-Stars, a barnstorming team that traveled around the world playing exhibition games.[10]. [33] Johnson dedicated the championship victory to his best friend Reggie Chastine, who was killed in a car accident the previous summer. Magic Johnson: Dr. Fauci helped me overcome HIV - Yahoo! News About Starbucks Corporation [65] After Johnson demanded to be traded, Lakers owner Jerry Buss fired Westhead and replaced him with Riley. Magic Johnson TV Commercials - iSpot.tv
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