Magic Johnson recalls wife’s reaction to his HIV diagnosis

Magic Johnson recalls the difficult conversation he had with his wife, Cookie Johnson, about his HIV diagnosis.
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"That's fine with me. I can move on" - Larry Bird on possibly losing his job after 1998 ECF loss vs. Chicago Bulls

Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers wanted to capitalize on the opportunity to retire Michael Jordan in the 1998 playoffs. They ...

1992 Finals Game 5: Jordan's dominance unlocks tie

Jordan's dominance unlocks tie. Michael Jordan seizes the moment, scoring a series-best 46 points to lead the Bulls to a huge road win, unlocking a 2-2 tie and ...

"They truly were a combination that the basketball gods meant to come" - Michael Cooper on how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird saved the NBA

While it is undeniable that Michael Jordan revolutionized basketball in the 1990s, inspiring generations with his 6-0 Finals ...

Isiah Thomas thought Larry Bird was better than him, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan: "Probably be the guy who walks out of the room at the end of the day"

There are a lot of ways to describe how great Larry Bird really was as a player. Perhaps his fellow Hall of Famer and former ...
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The Moment Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement Changed Everything

On November 7, 1991, NBA legend Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced his HIV diagnosis and his retirement from ...
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9 of the Biggest Match-Fixing Scandals That Have Hit the NBA: Here’s How They Happened

Uncover the NBA’s darkest controversies—rigged calls, betting rings, and scandals that reshaped the league and shocked the ...