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Some athletes are truly gifted and change the way the game is played with their unique abilities.  Irwin "Magic" Johnson was one of those gems.  Johnson was a great basketball player that fans of the future generation wish they had come to this world so many years ago, when Magic was seen in magic rather than just on the highlights reel. Magic Johnson net worth? Arvin "Magic" Johnson, 61, is a retired American basketball player.  He is the former president of the basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers who play in the NBA.  

Magic Johnson net worth? Johnson, known as the best point guard, is considered one of the best players in the history of the NBA. Magic began 13 seasons with the Lakers and ended his career abruptly when he tested positive for HIV.  So now he is a strong advocate for AIDS / HIV prevention and safe sex. 

After his retirement, he established himself as a successful businessman, broadcaster, motivational philanthropist, and motivational speaker.

What should we need to know about his personal and professional life?

During his NBA career, Magic earned $ 24 million in salary.  He receives a fair amount of salary as president of the Lakers basketball operation.  Plus, his shares in La Dodgers, a successful franchise, earns him a good deal of fortune production.  Magic Johnson net worth? Additionally, he was previously associated with T.G.I. 

Friday, 24-hour fitness and Starbucks. The 6-foot-9-inch Johnson became the first tall man to dominate the base game, as the position is generally reserved for younger players.  His ball handling technique, his dribbling and passing skills earned him the title of "Magic." 

Magic Johnson net worth? Though Magic Johnson was named the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.  He is won the Most Valuable Player award three times in 1987, 1989 and 1990. In 1992 he received J.J.  Walter Kennedy was awarded citizenship.  Irwin Johnson Jr. was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to Irvin Sr. and Christine.  His father was a General Motors Assemblyman and his mother was a school watchman. 

Young Irvine used to sing on street corners with his friends and also played basketball.  His neighbors called him "Junior" or "June Bug."

Basketball was in Johnson's blood.  His father was a basketball player when he was in high school in his home state of Mississippi. Magic Johnson net worth?  Magic learned the nuances of the game from his father.  Hailing from North Carolina, his mother also played basketball when he was a child. Johnson was first called "Magic" by an Everett High School sportswriter who gave him 36 points, 16 assists and 16 rebounds at just 15 years old.  Magic led Everett to a 27-1 record.  He enrolled at Michigan State College in East Lansing.

Other things!!

Johnson married Ilia "Cookie 'Kelly in a small private wedding in his hometown of Lansing in Michigan in September 1991. They were in a relationship for 12 years before finally marrying. Magic has three children, two children with blood. And adopt a daughter. Johnson gave birth to a son in 1981, Andre with Melissa Mitchell.  Andre was raised primarily by his mother and used to visit Johnson during the summer.  Subsequently, He was the Vice President of Business Development at the time,  for Magic Johnson Enterprises.

In 1982, Cookie and Johnson had a son, Irvin 'EJ' Johnson III, who came out as gay to his family and the rest of the world in 2013.  Johnson III was later featured on the reality show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, which was a huge success.  Finally, Cookie and Johnson adopted a daughter in 1995, and Alyssa was seen with her brother on several of the aforementioned reality shows. In addition, Johnson had a very special person in his life, Jeffers Bush, owner of the Lakers.  Magic shared an extremely close relationship with Jerry and viewed him as a father figure and protector, respectively.