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9781604136845

Magic Johnson : Athlete

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604136845

  • ISBN10:

    1604136847

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-08-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

A strong work ethic, a beaming smile, dynamic basketball skills, and charismatic leadership have made Earvin Johnson an extremely special person. Only one nickname has ever seemed to fit: Magic. Considered by many to be the greatest point guard in NBA history, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships. His spectacular play inspired additions to the basketball lexicon-winning time, triple-double, and three-peat become household words. After being diagnosed with HIV in 1991, Johnson has kept the disease in check while becoming a successful businessman. Today, his efforts to develop impoverished communities and improve the lives of young people have only enhanced his universal appeal. Read about his remarkable life in Magic Johnson.

Author Biography

David Aretha grew up in Michigan, where he watched Magic Johnson defeat his high school's basketball team at the 1977 state championship game. Aretha has written and edited dozens of sports books.

Table of Contents

A Magical Momentp. 1
Where the Magic Beganp. 7
National Championp. 19
Showtime!p. 31
Battling Larry Legendp. 46
The Remaining Gloryp. 61
Down ... But Not Outp. 73
A Whole Lot to Live Forp. 89
Chronologyp. 100
Further Readingp. 102
Picture Creditsp. 104
Indexp. 105
About the Authorp. 110
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Excerpts

Born Earvin Johnson, Magic Johnson earned his nickname with his dynamic basketball skills and charismatic leadership. Considered by many to be the greatest point guard in NBA history, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships. His spectacular play inspired additions to the basketball lexicon that soon became household words: winning time, triple-double, and three-peat. After being diagnosed with HIV in 1991, Johnson has kept the disease in check while becoming a successful businessman. His efforts to develop impoverished communities and improve the lives of young people have only enhanced his universal appeal. Read about his remarkable life as an athlete, his contributions, his legacy, and his influence on later generations in Magic Johnson: Athlete.

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