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15 Apr 1994: Earvin Magic Johnson listens to a reporter''s question at a press conference following the Los Angeles Lakers 105-100 loss to the Portland Trailblazers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Johnson announced that he will not retire.

Warriors at Lakers

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31 Jan 1996: Earvin Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers kneels on the sidelines in his return to the NBA during the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.

Earvin (Magic) Johnson

20 Apr 1994: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Earvin (Magic) Johnson looks on during a game against the Seattle Supersonics at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Mandatory Credit: J. D. Cuban /Allsport Mandatory Credit: J. D. Cuban /Allspor

Earvin (Magic) Johnson

30 Jan 1996: Guard Earvin (Magic) Johnson celebrates after a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game, 128-118. Mandatory Credit: ALLSPORT USA /Allsport Mandatory Credit: ALLSPO

Bulls V Lakers

2 Feb 1996: Guard Earvin (Magic) Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers (left) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan look on during a game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Bulls won the game, 99-84. Mandatory Credit: ALLSPORT USA /A

Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - 1987: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a hook shot during an NBA game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1987. (Photo by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The 1984-85 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - 1985: The 1984-85 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers pose for a team portrait at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA. Front row (left to right): Owner Dr. Jerry Buss, Mike McGee, Kurt Rambis, Jamaal Wilkes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob McAdoo, Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper, assistant coach Bill Bertka. Back row: Coach Pat Riley, Byron Scott, Larry Spriggs, James Worthy, Mitch Kupchak, Ronnie Lester, assistant coach Dave Wohl and Trainer Gary Vitti. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo by NBA Photo Library/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 12: Guard Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers (l) stands with Magic Johnson (c) and center Shaquille O'Neal #34 with the championship and MVP trophies after winning Game Four of the 2002 NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 12, 2002. The Lakers defeated the Nets 113-107 and won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein /NBAE/Getty Images)

Larry Bird poses with Magic Johnson w/Championship Trophy

LOS ANGELES - 1986: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait with Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers with each holding the NBA Championship Trophy at The Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice and Credit: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson All-Star MVP Trophy

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with the All-Star MVP Trophy during the 1992 NBA All-Star Game at the Orlando Arena on February 9, 1992 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson shows the NBA MVP Trophy

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1986: Earvin "Magic" Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1986 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2003 (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

RadioShack Shooting Stars

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 14: Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lisa Leslie #9 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Magic Johnson are winners of the RadioShack Shooting Stars Competition on February 14, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

A Midsummer Night's Magic Basketball Game

INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 1: Magic Johnson talks to the fans during "A Midsummer Night's Magic" charity basketball game at the Forum in Inglewood on August 1, 2004 in Inglewood, California. All proceeds for the game go to the Magic Johnson Foundation which serves the health, educational and social needs of those residing in inner-city communities. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers Earvin "Magic" Johnson (L) shoo

INGLEWOOD, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers Earvin "Magic" Johnson (L) shoots a sky hook over the Houston Rockets Mark Bryant 27 April during the first half of their western conference first round playoff game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 104-94 to tie the series at one game a piece. AFP PHOTO/Tiziana SORGE (Photo credit should read TIZIANA SORGE/AFP/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson Press Conference

LOS ANGELES - 1996: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks at a press conference after an NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Jon Soohoo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - 1996: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait with the NBA Championship Trophy in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait with the MVP Trophy in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Jon Soohoo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pat Riley and Magic Johnson Sideline Portrait

LOS ANGELES - 1984: Head Coach Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers gives some advice to Magic Johnson #32 during an NBA game circa 1984 at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1984 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

2000 NBA Finals Game 6: Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 19: Shaquille O'Neal #34 and Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose with Lakers legend Magic Johnson after winning the NBA Championship after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2000 NBA Finals on June 19, 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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Magic Johnson #32

30 Jan 1996: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates on the court during his first game back as a Laker at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

"I Stand With Magic" Program Held In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 3: Clients wait in line for a free HIV test at a mobile testing center as part of the "I Stand with Magic" program at the Forum December 3, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Matt A. Brown/NBAE via Getty Images)

2000 NBA Finals Game 6: Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 19: Shaquille O'Neal #34 and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers pose with Lakers legend Magic Johnson after winning the NBA Championship trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game Six of the 2000 NBA Finals on June 19, 2000 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls v Los Angeles Lakers

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers embraces Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls after the 1990 NBA Finals played at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1991: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics prior to the games during the 1991 NBA season at The Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 17: Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Legend Magic Johnson after defeating the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals on June 17, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)