
James Worthy
Hall Of Fame Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers

Based in Los Angeles, CA
Motivational Sports Speaker
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$100,000 or More
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When Earvin Johnson earned the nickname "Magic" in high school, one could say that it foreshadowed what was to come in his career.After a magical career at Michigan State University in which he led the Spartans to a National Championship in 1979, he was selected #1 overall by the Lakers and took his magic to Los Angeles.
From 1979 to 1991, he led the Lakers to five NBA Championships, earning both NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP honors three times to go along with his 12 All-Star selections and nine All-NBA First-Team nods. Additionally, he was a part of the legendary NBA Dream Team that won Gold for the USA at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
In 2002, Magic Johnson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and rightfully took his place among the best players in the history of the game.Since that time, he's gone on to be a highly successful entrepreneur, broadcaster, philanthropist and motivational speaker. His business ventures include serving as a part-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los AngelesDodgers and Los AngelesSparks.Magic Johnson is a basketball legend, LA royalty, and a true American treasure.
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5-time NBA Champion, 3-time League MVP
3-time NBA Finals MVP, 12-time NBA All Star
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Magic Johnson discusses the mindset that helped him transition from NBA superstar to highly successful entrepreneur. He shares insights on leadership, partnership, brand building, and identifying untapped markets. His approach emphasizes preparation, relationship-building, and betting on long-term value.
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