Download or read book Magic Johnson Unleashed The Journey of a Basketball Legend written by John Gragg and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Magic Johnson Unleashed: The Journey of a Basketball Legend." From Lansing's streets to basketball glory, witness Magic's rise from his early years to revolutionizing the game. Delve into the triumphs and challenges of Magic Johnson's basketball legacy - from his historic rookie season to multiple MVP awards and leading the Lakers to five NBA championships. Explore beyond the court as Magic becomes an entrepreneurial force. Discover the stories behind his billion-dollar empire, spanning from Lakers ownership to successful ventures in Starbucks and real estate. Uncover the philanthropist in Magic as he reshapes communities. His commitment to urban development, education, and healthcare showcases a man driven by a desire to make a lasting impact. "Magic Johnson Unleashed" is an invitation to witness the magic within us all. Whether you're a basketball fanatic, aspiring entrepreneur, or seeking inspiration, join us on this riveting journey of resilience, triumph, and transformation. Buy the legend today!
Download or read book Magic The Life of Earvin Magic Johnson written by Roland Lazenby and published by . This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, from the highly respected, career sportswriter and author of Michael Jordan: The Life. Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American professional basketball from a second-tier sport with low ratings into the global spotlight—a transformation driven by Magic’s ability to eviscerate opponents with a playing style that featured his grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed the Los Angeles “Showtime” Lakers to the heights of both glory and epic excess, all of it driven by his mind-blowing no-look passes and personal charm. Then, in 1991, at the height of his charismatic power, Johnson shocked the world with a startling cautionary tale about sexually transmitted disease that pushed public awareness of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Then out came his confession of unprotected sex with hundreds of women each year, followed by his retirement, an attempted return, and a proper farewell on the iconic 1992 Olympic Dream Team. Longtime biographer Roland Lazenby spent years tracking the unlikely ascension of Johnson—an immensely popular public figure who was instantly scandalized but who then turned to his legendary will to rise again as a successful entrepreneur with another level of hard-won success. In Lazenby’s portrayal, Johnson’s tale becomes bigger than that of one man. It is a generational saga spanning parts of three centuries that reveals a great deal, not just about his unique basketball journey but about America itself. Through hundreds of interviews with Johnson’s coaches, representatives past and present, teammates, opponents, friends, and loved ones, as well as key conversations with Johnson himself over the years, Lazenby has produced the first truly definitive study, both dark and light, of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jr.—the revolutionary player, the icon, the man.
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Download or read book MAGIC written by Roland Lazenby and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the author of Michael Jordan: the Life. Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and also controversial, athletes in history. He lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed basketball to the heights of both glory and epic excess, all of it driven by his mind-blowing no-look passes and personal charm. At the charismatic height of his power, Johnson shocked the world with his personal story which pushed public awareness of the HIV and AIDs crisis. Through hundreds of interviews with Johnson's coaches, representatives past and present, teammates, opponents, friends and loved ones, including key conversations with Johnson himself, this is the first truly definitive study of the revolutionary player: the man, the icon, Magic Johnson.
Download or read book Magic Johnson Basketball Star Entrepreneur written by J. Chris Roselius and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Magic Johnson: Basketball Star & Entrepreneur highlights Magic Johnson's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The basketball star's lasting legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Diane Dakers and published by Crabtree Groundbreaker Biograp. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crabtree Groundbreaker Biographies tell the stories of people from a variety of walks of life whose talent, courage, skill, and vision have inspired millions. These stories will fascinate readers with their in-depth portraits of people who have risen to the top of their fields, achieved excellence and recognition, and provided examples of achievement and character for people of all ages and backgrounds. Throughout his life, basketball superstar Earvin "Magic" Johnson has met both challenges and opportunities with leadership. Johnson blazed a spectacular career with the Lakers as point guard alongside center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His epic rivalry with Celtics' forward Larry Bird marked a legendary era in the NBA. Magic's announcement in 1991 that he had tested positive for HIV and was retiring from basketball shocked the public but succeeded in putting a familiar and much-admired face on a disease that was then shrouded in fear and prejudice. Since then, Magic Johnson has worked as an advocate for the prevention of HIV and the still-incurable disease AIDS. Book jacket.
Download or read book My Life written by Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1993-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First time in paperback, for readers of all ages--the inspiring national bestseller by a true American hero, on and off the court. In this dramatic and exciting autobiography, National Basketball Association legend Magic Johnson allows us into his life, and into his triumphs and tragedies.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Steven Frank and published by Chelsea House Pub. This book was released on 1994-07-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tough-talking and even harder-playing point guard's life and career are traced.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by David Aretha and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Based on the critically acclaimed Black Americans of Achievement, The Legacy Edition Series presents revised editions of some of the most popular titles from the editions of series, plus many all-new volumes. These books have been fully updated to include many new features, full-color photographs, and new material emphasizing each figure's legacy as a black American. Book jacket.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Keith Elliot Greenberg and published by LernerSports. This book was released on 1992 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One week into the 1991-92 NBA season, three-time league MVP Magic Johnson stunned the world when he announced that he had been infected with the virus that eventually causes AIDS. He would be ending his playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers.This inspiring biography takes a look at the many sides of basketball's magic man.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Bill Gutman and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1992 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Magic Johnson's career as a record-breaking champion with the L.A. Lakers and discusses his fight against AIDS.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Bob Italia and published by ABDO & Daughters. This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and career of the Los Angeles Lakers' great player.
Download or read book Magic Johnson written by Michael Deegan and published by Creative Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the basketball player from Lansing, Michigan, who has led the Michigan State Spartans and the Los Angeles Lakers to winning seasons.
Download or read book Billy the Hill and the Jump Hook written by Billy McGill and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the hardscrabble streets of LA in the late 1950s, Billy McGill stood out. At eleven he was dunking. At fifteen he was playing in pickup games against Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain--and holding his own, in part because he invented the jump hook shot, which no one could defend. How he went from college phenom, well on his way to becoming the greatest player Los Angeles ever produced, to sleeping in abandoned houses and washing up in a Laundromat sink is the story Billy "the Hill" McGill recounts here. The first African American to play basketball for the University of Utah and the highest scoring big man in NCAA history, McGill was the first pick of the 1962 NBA draft. But the injury that would undo him--a knee injury in his junior year of high school--had already occurred, and it would worsen year after year until his career faded away. From college star (whose scoring record is still unbroken) to troubled player, bouncing around the NBA and the ABA, McGill takes us from the heights to his precipitous fall--and the slow recovery of a life he had never prepared for. A cautionary tale, written with a candor and authenticity rarely seen in pro athletes, his book is also the incredible story of one of the greatest unknown basketball players of all time.
Download or read book Earvin Magic Johnson written by Ted Gottfried and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life and work of the star of the Los Angeles Lakers who became a crusader for AIDS education and treatment and established himself as a business leader after his retirement from the team.
Download or read book Magic More Than a Legend written by Bill Gutman and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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