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"Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball from a second tier sport with low ratings into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a style that featured his grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed Los Angeles Lakers "Showtime" basketball to the heights of both glory...
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"The 1980s were a transformative decade for the NBA. Since its founding in 1946, the league had evolved from a bruising, earthbound game of mostly nameless, underpaid players to one in which athletes became household names for their thrilling, physics-defying play. The 1987 season was the peak of that golden era, a year of incredible drama that featured a pantheon of superstars in their prime-the most Hall of Famers competing at one time in any given...
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"Combining irreverant humor, behind-the-scenes drama and a unique visual style, Winning Time chronicles the story of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, a team that defined a glitzy era -- both on and off the court. In 1979, with the future of the NBA on the line, eccentric businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the lackluster Lakers. Buss sets out to build an all-star roster, anchored by flasky rookie Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and seasoned veteran Kareem...
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"Life in the spotlight was never Cookie Johnson's wish. A strong-willed girl with dreams of an education and a career in fashion, she met rising star Earvin "Magic" Johnson on campus at Michigan State. They fell in love there and-- with a relationship that would be tested and strengthened over time-- started their forever. But then just weeks after they married, Earvin stunned his newly pregnant wife and the world with the news that he was HIV-positive....
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Magic Johnson's fearlessness, courage, and determination were evident whenever he stepped on the basketball court. Those same characteristics have also served him well in his off-the-court battle with HIV. Readers will learn about how Magic Johnson has used his courage, knowledge, and wisdom to promote awareness and to help better urban communities everywhere.
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
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The Boston-Celtics rivalry only intensified with the added rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The ultimate showdown between teams and the two players would take place at the 1979 NCAA Finals. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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For years, the passion they shared for winning made Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Larry Bird the most bitter of rivals. It also made theirs the most compelling rivalry in sports, driving the NBA to new heights of popularity in the 1980s. This all-new documentary tells the riveting story of two superstars who couldn't have been more different, until they forged an unlikely friendship from the superheated rivalry that had always kept them apart.
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