 Earvin "Magic" Johnson is an impressive man. He lights up the room with his smile and people gravitate toward his dynamic personality. Magic Johnson is admired for his many unparalleled basketball achievements: leading the Lakers to five NBA Titles; playing in 11 all-star games; and, playing with the original Dream Team that won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
Magic Johnson began his winning basketball ways when he helped capture a state high school championship for Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan in 1977, and an NCAA title while at Michigan State in 1979.
Earvin Magic Johnson, Jr. may be known for his legendary basketball career, but today the 41-year-old directs his efforts toward another lasting legacy — his growing business empire, Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE).
From offices in Beverly Hills, Magic Johnson oversees a variety of subsidiaries of MJE including Johnson Development Corporation, Magic Johnson Theatres, Magic Johnson All-Star Camps, Magic Johnson T's, and his latest venture, Magic Johnson Entertainment.
The Magic Johnson philosophy is that all business ventures must have a redeeming social value.
Thus, Magic Johnson Development Corporation has devoted its efforts toward revitalizing urban shopping centers by bringing employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth for future economic investment.
Social responsibility means giving back to the community. As important as creating a business legacy is Magic Johnson's legacy of charitable and community activities.
In 1991, he founded the Magic Johnson Foundation, a non-profit organization which directs its efforts toward the health, educational, and social needs of inner city youth.
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