Magic Johnson reflects on his stunning HIV announcement 20 years ago today.

“Along with medicine and diet, my mindset is what really kept me alive. From the first moment I got it, I really believed I was going to beat it.”

1980’s Magic Johnson sticking it to PETA by sporting a fabulous man fur. Miss the days when you could just drape yourself in fur. Those were some fun times.

(Source: Sports Illustrated)

With the NBA in a lockout, and no end in sight, it makes sense for NBA 2K12 to drop these retro game covers of Jordan, Bird, and Magic. Ballin’! With the NBA in a lockout, and no end in sight, it makes sense for NBA 2K12 to drop these retro game covers of Jordan, Bird, and Magic. Ballin’! With the NBA in a lockout, and no end in sight, it makes sense for NBA 2K12 to drop these retro game covers of Jordan, Bird, and Magic. Ballin’!

With the NBA in a lockout, and no end in sight, it makes sense for NBA 2K12 to drop these retro game covers of Jordan, Bird, and Magic. Ballin’!

(Source: slamonline.com)

It’s been 20 years since Magic Johnson announced to the world he had contracted HIV. To commemorate Magic’s continued good health, the gang at Newsweek has compiled a pretty epic little showtime worthy timeline of Johnson’s career. Magic Johnson: A Career in Pictures.

During the on-court celebration, did anyone else notice Kobe and Magic debating whether or not Phil Jackson is going to coach the Lakers next year?