Professional sport figures have been criticized for making lots of money, and showing the money off in a un useful way. Earvin Magic Johnson has proven this statement wrong by contradicting it through his actions. Known as a point guard and is arguably one of the best laker of all time, Earvin Magic Johnson has been a leader, and a selfless athlete on and off the court which made the lives of others change for the better.
Furthermore, leading people to success was a key in the life of Earvin Magic Johnson. One of the many ways Magic shows leadership the best is on the basketball court where he leads his team to victory almost all the time. Magic lead the lakers to nine finals appearances and won five of them (Amerman). Also Magic never averaged …show more content…
One of the ways that Magic shows this is through his creation of his Community Empowerment Centers and HIV buisness (Johnson). On top of that the business cost him sixty million dollars, but HIV and AIDS infection was reduced by fifty percent (Labrecque 41). Also, in 1990 Magic spent two million dollars on charity (Aretha 69). Furthermore, Magic had an education program where he said “So many people take computer technology for granted because it’s such a major part of society now, but imagine not have the education or access to computers. Low -income African American and Latino children are risk of being left behind and overlooked for jobs because they have not received the education and training like other ethnic groups. But, thanks to organizations that have a strong sense of responsibility, my foundation can come into the community and provide the necessary training and education that kids may not be getting otherwise” (Johnson). As you can see Magic was a selfless when it comes to people in need.
To sum up, Magic Johnson’s leadership helped bring success to the lakers and his selflessness brought a better life for those in need. He was made his mark as a laker, but it is his bold characteristics that made him a hero to
Furthermore, leading people to success was a key in the life of Earvin Magic Johnson. One of the many ways Magic shows leadership the best is on the basketball court where he leads his team to victory almost all the time. Magic lead the lakers to nine finals appearances and won five of them (Amerman). Also Magic never averaged …show more content…
One of the ways that Magic shows this is through his creation of his Community Empowerment Centers and HIV buisness (Johnson). On top of that the business cost him sixty million dollars, but HIV and AIDS infection was reduced by fifty percent (Labrecque 41). Also, in 1990 Magic spent two million dollars on charity (Aretha 69). Furthermore, Magic had an education program where he said “So many people take computer technology for granted because it’s such a major part of society now, but imagine not have the education or access to computers. Low -income African American and Latino children are risk of being left behind and overlooked for jobs because they have not received the education and training like other ethnic groups. But, thanks to organizations that have a strong sense of responsibility, my foundation can come into the community and provide the necessary training and education that kids may not be getting otherwise” (Johnson). As you can see Magic was a selfless when it comes to people in need.
To sum up, Magic Johnson’s leadership helped bring success to the lakers and his selflessness brought a better life for those in need. He was made his mark as a laker, but it is his bold characteristics that made him a hero to