Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Aug 11, 2026
Latest appearance: Aug 11, 2026 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! →
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is a former professional basketball player known for his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and his impact on the NBA. He is also recognized for his work as a businessman and advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness.
All appearances
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2)
Magic Johnson reflects on family, mentorship and ownership, from annual yacht vacations and the Nike stock offer he declined to advice for athletes entering business. He also describes the personal meaning of a Lansing YMCA bearing his name and meets actor Aaron Pierre.
Interview
Aaron Pierre on Playing a Green Lantern, Meeting Magic Johnson & Moving to Los Angeles from London
Aaron Pierre discusses playing John Stewart in Lanterns and says the series works even for viewers without deep Green Lantern knowledge. He also recalls moving from London to Los Angeles with little money, walking because he had no car, meeting Magic Johnson and beginning his working life in a family friend’s hair salon.
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Magic Johnson on His Annual Yacht Trip, the Huge Deal He Turned Down & He Gives Valuable Advice
Magic Johnson reflects on his annual family yacht trip, the mentors who shaped his approach to ownership and his advice to athletes entering business. He also recounts passing on stock that would now be worth nearly $2 billion and explains why having his name placed on a Lansing YMCA is especially meaningful to his family.
Interview
Magic Johnson on Jimmy’s Yacht Vacation Invite, Idolizing Muhammad Ali & the Time He Got Suspended
Magic Johnson discusses Jimmy’s yacht invitation and his many championships with the Lakers, Dodgers, LAFC, and Sparks. He also reflects on the Showtime Lakers, Pat Riley, and the sports-business projects that keep him connected to Los Angeles.