Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson was very good at the game of basketball. Magic played the game of basketball at a very young age. He entered the NBA at a very young age. He played for the LA Lakers. Magic played college basketball in his home state of Michigan. Magic thought he wasn't very good but he was amazing. I choose Magic Johnson as my hero because he is dedicated and he never gave up. Magic was also a in the all-star game twelve times out of his thirteen year career with the LA Lakers.

Magic was the tallest point guard in NBA history, he also led his team to five NBA championships. Magic won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Magic's real name was Earvin "Magic" Johnson. In 1992, his friend Larry Bird was inducted into the basketball hall of fame. In 1991, Magic was in shock, he tested positive for HIV. Magic Johnson was going to retire but he wasn't going to give up just yet. Magic fought HIV and continued on with his life. In one all-star game he was named the all-star MVP. His team won 155-113.

Magic Johnson was born in Michigan. Magic Johnson is my hero because he is determend and he never gives up on anything. Johnson retired in 1995 and was going to be a businessman. Magic averaged about 29 points per game and had 10,141 assists in his 13 year career. Once Johnson was retired, he opened up a foundation called the Magic Johnson foundation for HIV.

Magic went to the NBA finals 9 times and won a championship ring 5 out of 9 times to the NBA finals with the LA Lakers. A man named James Worthy was Magic's favourite teamate. Magic and his friend Larry Bird met in the NBA finals 3 times in a 4 year span. When Magic came out of retirement for 32 games in 1996, he was still the same old Magic. Johnson's 2 friends Michael Jordan and Larry Bird were in a ceremony for the 50 greatest players in NBA history. Magic is my hero because he is determend and he never gives up at anything.

Magic said "if I never became a basketball player in high school, I would never have played pro basketball." Magic tried his hardest to make his dream and his dream came true, he was one of the best NBA players in NBA history. That's why he is my hero.