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Prince held movie nights at Magic Johnson's movie theater. 📽️

Prince held movie nights at Magic Johnson's movie theater. 📽️

Magic Johnson starred in Converse ad.👟

Magic Johnson starred in Converse ad.👟

Magic Johnson invested $15 million in his Burger King franchises, which have proven to be commercially successful. 🍔

Magic Johnson invested $15 million in his Burger King franchises, which have proven to be commercially successful. 🍔

Magic Johnson once trash-talked Michael Jordan. 😄

Magic Johnson once trash-talked Michael Jordan. 😄

Magic Johnson's famous nickname was given to him by a sports writer when he was just 15 years old, after a standout basketball performance. ✨

Magic Johnson's famous nickname was given to him by a sports writer when he was just 15 years old, after a standout basketball performance. ✨

Magic strongly supports players receiving the COVID vaccine. 😷

Magic strongly supports players receiving the COVID vaccine. 😷

His HIV status SHOCKED the entire country. 💉

His HIV status SHOCKED the entire country. 💉

Magic dominated in the NBA for three decades! 🏀

Magic dominated in the NBA for three decades! 🏀

A new docuseries about Magic's extraordinary life is coming to Apple+! 🍎

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A new docuseries about Magic's extraordinary life is coming to Apple+! 🍎

The 1984 Finals were NOT Magic's most shining moment! 😱

The 1984 Finals were NOT Magic's most shining moment! 😱

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Magic Johnson

American businessman and former professional basketball player

Born

Aug 14, 1959 (66 years old)

Height

6'9" (2.06 m)

Biography

Born in Lansing on Friday, August 14, 1959, Magic Johnson is a Leo by zodiac sign and is currently 66 years old. Standing at a height of 6 feet 9 inches, Magic Johnson has made their mark as a basketball player. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Everett High School, and the Michigan State University.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, All-NBA Team and the California Hall of Fame.

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