This Day in History: Magic Johnson announces retirement after HIV diagnosis

Nov. 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced his sudden retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV, the ...
Yahoo! Sports

"It was sort of like he stabbed me in the back" - Magic Johnson said his friendship with Karl Malone was tarnished after his controversial HIV remarks

When Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson announced he had contracted HIV, NBA players were left confused and emotional. Some believed the end was near for one of the greatest players of his ...
National Basketball Association

Magic Johnson to lead 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal

Former Lakers star Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal on Jan. 1, 2026. Beth Harris | The Associated Press Magic Johnson: ‘I’m going to be waving like crazy to all ...
KTLA

Magic Johnson named grand marshal of 2026 Rose Parade

NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was named the grand marshal of the 2026 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena on Wednesday. The 66-year-old three-time NBA MVP, generally regarded as ...
Yardbarker

Magic Johnson Announces Major Exit From $700M Business Empire

Magic Johnson has built something far bigger than a sports legacy since his NBA retirement. His business empire, Magic Johnson Enterprises, is a sprawling success story valued at roughly seven hundred ...
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Magic Johnson named grand marshal of 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena

PASADENA, Calif. (CNS) -- Laker legend, businessman and Dodger part-owner Earvin "Magic'' Johnson was named the 2026 Tournament of Roses grand marshal. Although it was a secret until Wednesday morning ...