Anthony McClinton Jr.

MSP 171
12/10/22
Magic Johnson

Biography
Magic Johnson is a former Los Angeles Lakers star who is now retired. Born August 14,
1959, in his playing career he is listed as 6 feet 9 inches and weighs 215 pounds. After his high
school graduation, Johnson signed on to play for the Michigan State Spartans. During his college
days, Magic Johnson, alongside Larry Bird, is widely credited with putting basketball on the
map. But it wasn't until the NBA that he started taking the country by storm and became a
household name almost immediately. After being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the
NBA Draft, Johnson won numerous NBA MVP, championship and other individual awards.
Magic Johnson was clearly ahead of his time, often referred to as the man "right next to Michael
Jordan" as the greatest basketball player of all time. Not only was he a 6-foot-9 point guard with
the best vision ever, Johnson slipped into the play center when the Lakers needed it. Off stage,
Johnson is known for his stint as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, his stint as head coach
and head of operations for the Lakers, and his streak of movie theater, which is a number of other
business accomplishments. During his NBA career, he played all 14 seasons with the Los
Angeles Lakers.
Interesting Facts
● Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
● He became a prominent HIV/AIDS Activist
● He is president of the Los Angles Lakers
● He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame.
● He gained the name Magic in Highschool.

Location
Staples Center: Conducting this interview in the staples center would be ideal
because it was the main place where everything started for Magic and where all
his history was made.
My Highschool: Interviewing magic johnson at my highschool would be a great
location because he is my motivator and hearing from him in the space where I
conduct my work would be inspirational.
On a boat: This location would be a quiet setting where it would be private and a
one on one focus which will make the interview more personal.

Questions

1. Q. Who is your inspiration and why?

2. Q. What would you do differently in life?

3. Q. If you could invent something right now what would it be and why?

4. Q. How would you distribute your invention?

5. Q. What pushed you to want to be in the NBA?

6. Q. Would you agree that anybody can make it if they put their mind to it?

7. Q. Would you be able to explain the hardships that you encountered on your journey?

8. Q. What would you recommend in terms of business to somebody like myself?

9. Q. What are your future goals that you want to encounter still?

10. Q. What would be your advice to any young athlete that is coming up?