Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is probably one of the most diverse basketball players to ever grace the professional hardwood. His court vision, insane no-look passes, defensive talent, and ability to get to the basket turned an entire generation into Lakers' fans. Not to mention he was a 6'6" point guard, something that was unheard of during his stint in the NBA. Johnson was drafted first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers after winning an NCAA title at Michigan State. Johnson stayed his entire career with the Lakers before retiring in 1991 and making a return for a single season in 1996.
Throughout his tenure with the Lakers, Johnson earned five NBA Championships, three NBA Finals MVP Awards, three additional MVP Awards, and twelve NBA All-Star appearances. Johnson contracted the HIV virus in 1991 but has beat the deadly illness and is one of the best businessmen the NBA has ever produced. Johnson is currently a partial owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Head of Basketball Operations for his former team the Los Angeles Lakers.