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Professional basketball player Founded a chain of movie theatres, Magic Johnson Theatres, located in inner-city neighborhoods. Has retired from basketball on three different occasions. The last time following the 1995-96 season, which was the season before the Laker got Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1979-80 through 1990-91, 1995-96). Los Angeles Lakers franchise all-time assists leader with 10,141 and all-time steals leader with 1,724. Named NBA MVP three times (1987, 1989, 1990). IBM Award for all-around contributions to team's success (1994). All-NBA First Team nine times (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991) and Second Team once (1982). NBA All-Rookie Team (1982). J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1992). Selected first overall in 1979 NBA Draft. Led NBA with 3.43 steals per game (1981) and 2.67 steals per game (1982). Holds career record for highest assists per game average with 11.2. Shares career record for most consecutive seasons leading league in steals with 2. NBA Finals MVP three times (1980, 1982, 1987). Holds career playoff record for most assists (2,346). Holds NBA Finals single-series record for highest assist per game average with 14.0 in 1985; and highest assists per game average by a rookie with 8.7 in 1980. Head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers (1993-94) (5-13). Johnson carried his friendly rivalry with Larry Bird from college to the pros. Nicknamed "Magic" by sportswriter Fred Stabley, Jr. during his career at Everett High School (Lansing, Michigan) Attended Everett High School in Lansing, MI. Won the national championship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1979.