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Jerry West didn't want to go to work after Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive: "One of the most horrible times of my life"

West opened up about how Magic's HIV diagnosis affected him.

This Day In Sports: The much-missed Magic makes his return

Magic looked a little different, but he still had skills. One of the NBA’s all-time greats was back with the Lakers after a ...
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"For a week, he was missing meals" - 13-year-old Kobe Bryant was shocked by Magic Johnson's early retirement

Kobe Bryant's love for the Los Angeles Lakers began when he saw Magic Johnson orchestrate "Showtime" basketball to perfection. However, Johnson's career was cut short because of an HIV diagnosis, ...

This Date in NBA History: Magic Johnson comes out of retirement, helping lead the Lakers to a win over Golden State with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists in 1996

Magic Johnson comes out of retirement, helping lead the Lakers to a win over Golden State with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists in 1996. Jan 30, 2026 ...
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For a week, he was missing meals - 13-year-old Kobe Bryant was shocked by Magic Johnson's early retirement

Kobe Bryant's love for the Los Angeles Lakers began when he saw Magic Johnson orchestrate "Showtime" basketball to perfection. However, Johnson's career was cut short because of an HIV diagnosis, ...