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See which stars came to salute Magic in the exclusive Photo Gallery
Moments of Magic
Entertainer Wayne Brady introduced Magic Johnson during the event. • Video: 56k | 300k
• Photos: American Express Celebrates
the Rewarding Life of Earvin Johnson
• Recap: NBA.com All-Star Blog recaps the event
  Career Stats
S/G FG% Rebs Asts APG Pts PPG
13/906 .520 6,559 10,141 11.2 17,707 19.5
  • Get the breakdown
American Express Celebrates Magic Johnson
This red-carpet tribute celebrated the inspiring & rewarding life that Magic Johnson has led both on and off-the-court.
  • The star-studded gala at the famed Shrine Auditorium took place on Thursday, February 12th featuring musical performances by Big Boi of OutKast, Jessica Simpson, Earth, Wind & Fire and others, along with NBA legends Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, Earl Monroe, George Gervin, Byron Scott, Charles Barkley, along with special guests Andy Garcia, Wayne Brady and dozens of other NBA and Hollywood stars.


    • 1992 All-Star
    Magic comes back to win the MVP.
    Video links: 56k | 300k


    High School Days
    Earvin Becomes Magic
    Video links: 56k | 300k

    "When we won the championship (in 1980), I knew in my mind that I could become something special."
    • Magic's Hall of Fame teleconference

    "That first game, I was so excited and so nervous that I ran out of the court leading my team out. I'm trying to be cool but not show that I'm so excited...I trip and stumble and started rolling... I turned around and they (his teammates) were just dying laughing at me."
    • Magic's NBA at 50 interview

    "I don't think there will ever be another 6'9" point guard who smiles while he humiliates you."
    --James Worthy, on longtime Lakers teammate Magic Johnson


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