In this episode of NBA Flashback, we go back to Feb. 9th, 1992 and relive Magic Johnson’s legendary All-Star Game MVP performance. Magic returned three months after announcing his retirement due to HIV, and put on an iconic show. We talk with 28-time Emmy winner, and the man who hosted NBC’s All-Star coverage that year, Bob Costas, about what the game meant to Magic, what is was like to be in the arena for that historic moment, and the impact Magic had, not just on basketball, but HIV/AIDS awareness and acceptance around the world.
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Legendary Moments: Magic Johnson's final All-Star Game in 1992
Re-live Magic Johnson's last All-Star game in 1992, in which he won MVP honors and captivated fans worldwide with his performance.
