NBA Champion Magic Johnson born

Famous Basketball player Ervin "Magic" Johnson born in Lansing, Michigan. Johnson is acknowledged as one of the most popular NBA basketball players of all time, being well-known for his uncanny passing and dribbling skills, and for his cheerful nature on and off the court. Johnson is also well-known for contracting HIV, which he made public in 1991.

He won 5 NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.