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Protesting social injustices have become the norm this NBA season, but that hasn’t always been the case. Former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges told CBS Sports in an interview on Sunday that he brought up the idea of protesting during the ’91 NBA Finals over the Rodney King beating, but …

Former NBA legend Magic Johnson is helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Wall Street Journal, Johnson’s life insurance company EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. will begin offering women and minority-owned small businesses “up to $100 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans,” due to COVID-19. Per the …

With the success of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ The Last Dance documentary, many sports fans are wondering who will be next. After news surfaced of a potential Kobe Bryant documentary in the works, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Magic Johnson said his own documentary will come next.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I’m coming …

Five-time NBA legend, Magic Johnson, has had a very successful career, whether it was on the court or simply being a businessman. In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Johnson opened up about one of his biggest financial regrets earlier in his career. “I was 19 years old, just won …

The name Magic Johnson is legendary in the NBA and world of sports. His long-standing career and recent departure from his role as President of Basketball Operations with the LA Lakers, has afforded him many luxuries that one can only dream of. For his annual summer vacations, Magic has been …

On Thursday, as the NBA celebrated the legendary careers of Dwyane Wade in Miami and Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson made headlines with an impromptu news conference, in which announced he was stepping down as the Los Angeles’ Lakers president.  “Today, I’m gonna step down as the president,” …

A joint business venture gone sour has led to a million dollar fight in court. Al Reynolds, Star Jones’ ex-husband, went to Magic Johnson with plans to launch a contract with the New York Police Department through the former baller’s advertising and marketing company. According to Page Six, the plan …

Laker legend Magic Johnson is heading to Las Vegas to receive the key to the city and he plans to top it off with a 2-day community event, which includes a concert. “Magic Johnson Showtime Pop-Up Concert” plans to have several big acts, including a performance from Snoop Dogg and …

After an unbelievable 15th season, and four dominate years in Cleveland, #LeBronJames has decided to take his talents to the City of Angels on a four-year, $154 million max contract with the Lakers.  For the second time in James’ career, he will be parting ways with his hometown team, but …

Dr. Dre and Magic Johnson are teaming up with some of their fellow rich & powerful colleagues to place their bid for Los Angeles to host the Olympic games in 2024.   Dr. Dre has been announced as one of the 117 people on the list of current and nominated …

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers organization announced that Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be returning to LA as an adviser to the team’s owner, Jeanie Buss. Now as Johnson and Buss prepare to restructure the organization, in an effort to revive the franchise, Johnson is looking to summon additional …

  Back in 1979, Earvin “Magic” Johnson was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. After 13 seasons and five championships with the LA team, Johnson retired in 1991. One year later, he returned to play in the All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award, …