Magic’s Reaction
Magic ‘s reaction to EJ ‘s revelation astonished the family during a chat between parents and son. Thankfully, Cookie was around to aid the former NBA star in seeing things positively. But let’s take a more in-depth look at Magic ‘s life before we figure out just what transpired with the Johnsons.
He Was Called “Magic”
In 1959, Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born, and at an early age, he looked tipped for greatness. The Lansing, Michigan, native’s superiority of high school ball gave him his famous nickname. Journalist Fred Stabley Jr. called the future Lakers to point guard “magic” after one especially impressive performance, and it’s easy to understand why considering the games numbers.