Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Magic Johnson:

  • Full Name: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • DOB: Born August 14, 1959
  • Hometown: Lansing, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #32 throughout his NBA career
  • Position: Point Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Everett High School (Lansing, Michigan)
  • College: Michigan State University (1977–1979)
  • NBA Draft: 1979 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1991, 1996)
  • Championship Rings: 5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids:
    • Son: Andre Johnson (from a previous relationship)
    • Son: Earvin Johnson III (EJ Johnson)
    • Daughter: Elisa Johnson (adopted)
  • Siblings: One of ten children; has six brothers and three sisters
  • Retirement Age: First retired in 1991 at age 32, briefly returned in 1996 at age 36
  • Retirement Year: Initially retired in 1991, final retirement in 1996

Magic Johnson was known for being an excellent passer. He was also a tall point guard who filled the stat sheet in general with plenty of rebounds and points as well. Magic is one of the few basketballers to ever become a billionaire. His greatest rival, Michael Jordan, is one of the others.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Magic Johnson include Chris Paul.

Fun Facts

  • He loves baseball and became a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. Magic Johnson Enterprises spent up to 2 billion on the team.
  • He played with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in his rookie season and even started at center for a game when Abdul-Jabbar was injured.