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Magic was born in Lansing, Michigan
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Magic is drafted by the Lakers
"Magic" Johnson stayed as a Laker until he retired, he never switched teams also magic played as a Point Guard -
N.B.A. debut
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The first rookie to be selected to start an All Star game
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Misses 45 games with torn cartilage in his left knee.
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Returns from knee injury and averages 22.4 points in the final 16
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Signs a 25-year, $25 million contract with the Lakers.
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Retires at age 32 after testing positive for the HIV virus. He leaves the NBA ranked first in career assists with 9,921 and second in career steals with 1,698.
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Plays in All-Star game, wins MVP as the West beats the East 153-113 in Orlando, Fla.
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Wins Olympic gold medal as part of the Dream Team as the United States beats Croatia 117-85 in Barcelona.
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Announces return to the Lakers but does not play in a regular-season game.
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Retires again in a statement issued by the Lakers.
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takes over as head coach for the Lakers.
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Announces he won't return as coach of the Lakers.
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Magic Johnson is elected to the naismith basketball hall of fame
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