Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson Purple Soul Hardwood Classic Stitched Jersey

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson Purple Soul Hardwood Classic Stitched Jersey

This retro throwback soul swingman jersey is 100% polyester and has the quality and detail that approaches those of an authentic jersey coupled with the affordability rivaling that of the replica version. The jersey has raised applique numbers on the front, back, and shoulders that sport a traditional stitched" look and has the NBA Shield embroidered on the upper front shoulder, just like they wear on the court. Manufactured by Adidas and officially licensed by the NBA."

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is a retired NBA basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning championships in high school and college, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time.Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, twelve All-Star games, and ten All-NBA First and Second Team nominations. He led the league in regular-season assists four times, and is the NBA's all-time leader in average assists per game, at 11.2. Johnson was a member of the "Dream Team", the U.S. basketball team that won the Olympic gold medal in 1992.Johnson was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996, and enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. He was rated the greatest NBA point guard of all time by ESPN in 2007.