Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

athlete United States

Magic Johnson is a retired professional basketball player and a prominent sports executive, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s and early 1990s, leading the team to five NBA championships and earning multiple accolades, including three NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. Beyond his on-court success, Johnson is known for his philanthropic efforts, business ventures, and advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness, having been diagnosed with HIV in 1991. His charismatic personality and influence extend well beyond basketball, making him a beloved figure in American sports culture.

Born on Aug 14, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
46,149
Power
1,448$
Sentiment
8.15
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Serbia 2 9.00 0.18% +0% 8,737,371 15,743 $55,000 99$
Iceland 1 9.00 0.15% +0% 341,243 501 $24,000 35$
Ireland 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,736 $5,100 5$
Slovenia 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 2,078,938 1,945 $56,000 52$
Australia 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,224 $1,380,000 1,257$
Totals 6 41,687,436 46,149 $1,520,100 1,448$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Slovenia Slovenia: Magic Johnson is a legendary NBA player and a successful businessman, currently a minority owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 9

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Čarovnik iz Slovenije potreboval le 41 tekem, legendarni Magic kar 1096

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Local legends such as Magic Johnson were seated behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the game. 5

BBC: Prince Harry apologises to Canada for wearing Dodgers hat during World Series