“There was Magic and there was Earvin,” is how one Lakers assistant described the public and private perception of Magic Johnson during his time as president of basketball operations in a new book ...
In 1991, Magic Johnson was everything in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star point guard was a leading scorer and the face of several major brands, including Pepsi, Converse and Nestlé. But all of ...
While most athletes chase endorsement deals, Magic Johnson quietly locked in a 25-year contract with the Lakers and turned it into something no one expected. That early financial cushion helped launch ...