Through the years 1989: Point guard Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers lays up the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES - 1989: Head trainer Gary Vitti of the Los Angeles Lakers stretches out the hamstring of Magic Johnson #32 before an NBA game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1989. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) (Mike Powell/Getty Images)
Through the years 1990: Guard Craig Ehlo of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against point guard Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Mandatory Credit: Ken Levine /Allsport (Ken Levine/Getty Images)
Through the years FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Grand Marshal Earvin "Magic" Johnson gives the command to "start your engines" to the drivers during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Auto Club 500 on February 27, 2005 at the California Speedway in Fontana, California. (Photo By Darrell Ingham/Getty Images) (Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: Baskeball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson participates in Los Angeles mayoral candidate Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa's celebration of his victory over incumbent Mayor James Hahn on May 17, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) (David McNew/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES - JULY 13: Host and founder Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Reverend Jesse Jackson pose on stage during the 20th Annual "Midsummer Night's Magic Awards Dinner" on July 13, 2005 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Through the years HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 18: Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles team gets ready to shoot in the Radio Shack Shooting Stars competition during NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 18, 2006 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES - JULY 23: Former NBA player Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Jr. and actor Tony Cox arrive at the premiere of The Weinstein Co.'s "Who's Your Caddy" at the Arclight Theater on July 23, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: (L-R) Assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by former Laker champions James Worthy and Magic Johnson after receiving his 2009 NBA Championship ring before the season opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Comedian Cedric The Entertainer, former NBA player Earvin "Magic" Johnson, actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Cheech Marin, his wife Natasha Marin and actor George Lopez pose backstage at Help Haiti with George Lopez & Friends at L.A. Live's Nokia Theater on February 4, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Help Haiti) (Kevin Winter)
Through the years WESTWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, his wife Cookie Johnson (R) and daughter Elisa Johnson attend the "Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals" film premiere at the Mann Bruin Theatre on February 17, 2010 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Magic Johnson, Justin Bieber, Trey Songz and Romeo Miller celebrate at the 2011 BBVA NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) (Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ervin "Magic" Johnson reacts to the run of Shane Victorino #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to trail the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Magic Johnson attends Time Warner Cable Studios And Aspire Bring Soul To The Big Game on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable) (Eugene Gologursky)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Magic Johnson attends Time Warner Cable Studios And Aspire Bring Soul To The Big Game on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable) (Brad Barket)
Through the years EL SEGUNDO, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson launches SportsNet LA on February 25, 2014 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for SportsNet LA) (Jerod Harris)
Through the years LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MARCH 07: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, entertainer Steve Harvey (L) and NBA Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson pose with Mickey Mouse during the "Disney Dreamers Academy" event at Walt Disney World Resort March 7, 2014 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Disney Dreamers Academy is an annual career-inspiration program at Walt Disney World for 100 high school students from across the country. Johnson was a special guest speaker for this year's event, and Harvey was the celebrity host. (Photo by Todd Anderson/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 11: Cookie Johnson (L) and honoree Earvin 'Magic' Johnson attend the 2014 Carousel of Hope Ball presented by Mercedes-Benz at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 11, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 06: Magic Johnson and director Angela Bassett arrive at the premiere of Lifetime's "Whitney" at The Paley Center for Media on January 6, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) (Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: Ervin "Magic" Johnson poses with Strom Troopers and Darth Vader before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Former Los Angeles Lakers player Magic Johnson waves to the fans prior to Game Three of the 2018 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Magic Johnson Enterprises Chairman and CEO Magic Johnson speaks onstage at the SUPERCHARGED Summit By Kwanza Jones At NeueHouse Hollywood on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for SUPERCHARGED) (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for SUPERCHARGED)
Through the years CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: Earvin "Magic" Johnson reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Magic Johnson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Apple's "They Call Me Magic" at Regency Village Theatre on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Former professional basketball player Magic Johnson (R) is seen during Game Two of the Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)