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Magic Johnson

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Magic Johnson

By: Jailen Robinson
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Childhood

  • Ervin "Magic" Johnson Jr. was born August 14, 1959.
  • He grew up in Lansing, Michigan.
  • His father was an autoworker.
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Basketball accomplishments

  • Magic was a 12 time all-star.
  • He also won 5 NBA championships.
  • He also won one at Michigan State.
  • He even won League MVP 3 times.

Why did Magic Retire?

  • He was tested HIV positive.
  • He made sure nobody could be infected by it.
  • He had to leave the league.
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What did he do after that?

  • Magic invested in many things such as teams.
  • He started an AIDS foundation for kids.
  • He tried to comeback, but it didn't work out.
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What he does now.

  • Magic currently owns the LA Dodgers.
  • He also owns part of the LA Sparks.
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Citation
("Johnson, Magic" 2013, encyclopedia Britannica, Research starters viewed May 7 2014)

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Citations
(Ervin "Magic" Johnson helps boost high school graduation in Durham, North Carolina (2014, April 7) Cited May 7 2014

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Citation
(Magic Johnson gives empowerment message as part of black history month 11 Feb. 2014: regional business news web. 8 May 2014)

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Citation
(Doug Feinberg-Ap basketball writer. "Magic Johnson headlines group Buying LA Sparks." (2014): news wire web. 8 May 2014)

Citation
("Johnson, Magic.(n.d) [cited May 8, 2014]; Available from Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia)