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Magic Johnson

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CAREER LINEAGE

High School / Academy → College → Pro / Club

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HIGH SCHOOL

Everett (Lansing, Michigan)

Wikipedia

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COLLEGE

Michigan State (1977–1979)

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PRO / CLUB

Magic M7 Borås

1999–2000 · Wikipedia

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PRO / CLUB

Magic Great Danes

2000 · Wikipedia

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TROPHY CASE

Tournaments, Championships & Awards Won

AWARD

80px Presidential Medal of Freedom, United States (January 4, 2025)

2025

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AWARD

80px Ripple of Hope Award, United States, December 9, 2025

2025

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

MLS Cup champion (2022) — as part owner of Los Angeles FC

2022

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

Trophy named in Johnson's honor (Earvin "Magic" Johnson Trophy) awarded to Western Conference Finals MVP (established in 2022)

2022

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AWARD

Selected on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021

2021

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

3× World Series champion (2020, 2024, 2025) — as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers

2020, 2024, 2025

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AWARD

NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)

2019

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FIBA Hall of Fame – Class of 2017 (as a member of "The Dream Team")

2017

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

WNBA champion (2016) — as part owner of the Los Angeles Sparks

2016

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Beacon of Hope Award, MLB (2015)

2015

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Sports Illustrateds Muhammad Ali Legacy Award (2014)

2014

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California Hall of Fame – Class of 2011

2011

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Class of 2010 – member of "The Dream Team"

2010

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Harold & Carole Pump Foundation – Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)

2009

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U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – Class of 2009 (as a member of "The Dream Team")

2009

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National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame – Class of 2006

2006

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

NBA All-Star Weekend Shooting Stars Competition winner (2004)

2004

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AWARD

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – 2001

2001

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

5× NBA champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) — as part owner/executive of the Los Angeles Lakers

2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010

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AWARD

Michigan Sports Hall of Fame – Class of 1998

1998

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Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996

1996

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Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album (1993)

1993

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NAACP Image Awards – Jackie Robinson Sports Award (1992)

1992

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

Olympic gold medal winner (1992)

1992

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Tournament of the Americas gold medal winner (1992)

1992

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

McDonald's Open winner (1991)

1991

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AWARD

Sporting News NBA 1980s All-Decade First-Team

1980

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AP first-team All-American (1979)

1979

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Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball Award (1979)

1979

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Consensus first-team All-American (1979)

1979

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NABC first-team All-American (1979)

1979

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player (1979)

1979

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

NCAA national championship (1979)

1979

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AWARD

UPI first-team All-American (1979)

1979

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USBWA first-team All-American (1979)

1979

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

2× Big Ten champion (1978, 1979)

1978, 1979

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AWARD

2× first-team All-Big Ten (1978, 1979)

1978, 1979

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AP third-team All-American (1978)

1978

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NABC second-team All-American (1978)

1978

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UPI third-team All-American (1978)

1978

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

1977 Michigan high school state champion (Lansing Everett High School)

1977

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First-team Parade All-American (1977)

1977

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Mr. Basketball of Michigan (1977)

1977

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2× Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee:

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

3× NBA Finals MVP (, , )

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3× NBA Most Valuable Player (, , )

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

5× NBA champion (, , , , )

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AWARD

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award ()

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NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1979)

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CHAMPIONSHIP OR TOURNAMENT

NCAA champion (1979)

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AWARD

No. 32 retired by the Los Angeles Lakers

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No. 33 retired by Michigan State Spartans

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Number 32 retired by Los Angeles Lakers

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Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025)

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Second-team All-American – NABC (1978)

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Statue in front of Crypto.com Arena

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Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1978)

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