The Announcement: Magic Johnson

[@_SMEAR_]

This is probably one of the most horrific things to experience in the 80's / 90's because having HIV before meant sure death. I just can't imagine what he was thinking when he was alone. Now that I know that he and his family was discriminated because of this disease is horrifying. Hats off to you Magic for surviving for so long and being a spokeperson for hiv positives around the world . ☝

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

Young Blood he wasn't thinking nothing cause he part of the act with the illuminati. Why u think this nigga hasn't died yet and had sex with his wife after the disease and somehow she doesn't have it?

[@BortolanAlexandre]

lol fuck off you moron

[@johnas9092]

The GRID/4H years to AZT were a fucking black hole. Lot of queens were cashing in their life insurance policies, and the life insurance companies were letting them do it because they knew it was the end for most of them. After AZT things started looking better. It was a terrible time.

[@t-god2439]

Here after the cornovirus this to me is by far worse

[@patricksantino4131]

He was lucky because he has a lot of money and quite famous

[@gogiya41195]

This is such an important piece of history. Magic changed everything He fought the stereotype, he was able to participate in the Olympics, he is such an important person in history and sports

[@aparnarajesh]

It was Fauci and Wu who saved Magic's life by finding medicine that allow live longer

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

Even if they were rivals on the court, Magic and Larry Bird became friends off the court. When Magic made the Hall of Fame, he asked Bird to introduce him. And Bird said one of the most amazing things I've ever heard: *"I was going to speak from my heart. But, man, he broke my heart so many times, do I have anything left?"*

[@ZFKATNBADGER40]

They were talking of him as if he had already passed away, damn......

[@hbkgreatestever]

At the time that was the expectation, AIDS/ HIV was viewed as a death sentence.

[@marthenkenfag5731]

Pretty much like stage VI cancer today

[@justthisguy1948]

@D S of course because he did continue to play

[@justthisguy1948]

@D S I’m pretty sure he was scared himself as well

[@charlieg4732]

Back then you really got hiv/aids and shriveled up like a prune and died

[@MrMoraleTop5]

Larry Bird looked sad 😞

[@tonijelecevic7748]

opponents but respected each other

[@MrMoraleTop5]

toni jelecevic I know right, more than just a rivalry

[@jaredontv]

because he was

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

@@tonijelecevic7748 That had absolutely become friendly by 1991. Age softens things for most of us. I was never good enough at any one thing where I could be linked with someone ELSE who was my equal. But I'd have to imagine that was a part of him he felt was dying. They have a kinship that none of us will ever fully understand.

[@redpillfreedom6692]

At that point they were more friends than rivals.

[@mrnevermind]

"I have HIV virus, I don't have AIDS" news. " Magic Johnson confirms that he has AIDS .. " journalism at its finest

[@MrMoraleTop5]

Mr. N I swear to God

[@BallKnower]

Smh

[@willcerf757]

You're an idiot. The reporter said Magic had "the AIDs virus", he did not say he had AIDs. The AIDs virus is another way of saying HIV although it is more colloquial and less professional. Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease (AIDS) is not a virus, therefore, the AIDS virus is referring to the virus that causes AIDS which is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

[@VirantRoss]

Mr. N I made a video on this he is cured.

[@NicoleKe]

Fake news all those many years ago.

[@BoonZer0]

His heart and personality are magic.

[@ufkun20]

Who would have ever imagined that Magic would outlive Kobe?

[@jalen3318]

Who would imagine Kareem outliving kobe, it’s like seeing your son die before he sees you die. The saddest thing a man could ever feel.

[@joshmata7173]

@@jalen3318 who would imagine bull Russell outliving Kobe

[@joshmata7173]

bill*

[@senpai1574]

@@joshmata7173 you do know editing a comment is a thing?

[@perchit4214]

What the fuck is wrong with you talking about people dying quicker than other people like no one should even think about who should or who is going to die first the fuck is wrong with you. Why don’t you imagine which one of your parents will outlive each other.

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Magic (and Larry) literally brought the NBA back to life. Likewise, Magic literally gave Americans hope about HIV/AIDS b/c his was a face we all knew/admired. He made himself visible on a large scale, which kept reminding us that it was NOT a death sentence. That reporter at the beginning of this video....yeah, that is how ALL of us in LA were behaving. We couldn't take the waiting...we just knew and feared the worst about a man we loved.

[@User-zzyyxxvv]

This was a courageous thing to do by magic. Back in those days HIV diagnosis meant a death sentence and there was a lot of ignorance and misinformation around it. Magic was a legend on the court but I think he became a bigger legend facing that head on and being a tireless advocate. I think he’s the best thing to happen to that disease. People were treated like lepers if they had it back then. I think he’s helped change a lot of the ignorance around this. He’s probably outlived a lot of those voices that were hating on him. I think he s more successful post basketball than any of his peers.

[@mauricedavis1740]

this documentary changed my life when I was 20 years old, thank you magic johnson your my hero...

[@billymanziel5666]

The Lakers are a story of triumph and tragedy.

[@billymanziel5666]

@Hector Rodriguez so? He now has to live with a disease that cut his career short and may very well cut his life short one day.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Magic was already a legend. The fact he came out wit this solidifies his legend

[@SolSkinn]

I remember watching this live when I was 20. Magic was larger than life, and it was so sad to think he was going to die. He said he'd beat it though, and look at him now.

[@tashrif46]

It was really a sad moment. And the most saddest part is that people became ignorant of him

[@charliebrown6590]

My brother and I had just come from school when we turned on the TV and saw him on that podium....one of the defining moments of my childhood.

[@jchavez19851]

That background music playing when he makes the announcement sends chills

[@vindiesal2265]

Happy that he can make it, hope his family will get better. Let's pray for him and his family

[@soundsscenesbymarcus5981]

Forget how "sad" this is. Cookie is an amazing wife. Magic cheated on her and she stayed and encouraged him. He is a blessed man.

[@Jean-yk9eo]

money

[@mrshorts7167]

@@Jean-yk9eo no it’s because he never had it

[@musicalmelodies3595]

That money was good and Cookie was prob thinking inheritance so why leave now

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

This is different. This isn’t kobe going at it once with one woman, this is magic going at it thousands of times with thousands of woman. Cookie is a terrible person for staying with magic.

[@DylanRoberson-p9v]

@@Jean-yk9eoyou’re not funny

[@accridelich7369]

I was driving home from work when this announcement came on the radio. I pulled off the freeway & cried like a baby for 30 minutes.

[@RoChede]

He was so brave to do that at that time.He could have lied, he could have faked anything, give another excuse to leave the game.But he was brave. We all were VERY ignorant about HIV, AIDS, most people with it were considered almost like zumbies..... I felt in love with this guy in 1985 and became a Laker fan (fist time I saw him, I am a brazilian guy, NBA could not "reach" us before that), and never stooped loving him until today.Great guy.

[@mngan6643]

so true

[@Matt-fg6xq]

It is scary to not see him smiling then you really know something is up

[@darrickadukes4046]

He is smiling

[@marvinprevalus6575]

Darricka Dukes That’s not smiling, he was masking how terrified he was

[@soultrain005]

Hard to see my favorite player stop playing the game he loves...

[@terrencehead6213]

650 million earned from business since this moment, people got opinions, but nobody knows the future, only God does!!!!

[@rell27]

Can’t believe it’s been exactly 30 years today since he announced he had the HIV virus. I was 12 & didn’t know what the big deal was at the time. But I’m just glad he’s still around.

[@kingdarkonda1460]

I bawled as a kid on this day!

[@TheRealStevieB]

I am a die hard Celtics fan and I hate the Lakers but I was always a fan of Magic even though he broke my heart ❤️ many times. I remember I was in Boston watching this live and I was totally shocked! At the time HIV and AIDS was considered a death sentence. I am so happy he is still with us forever a Celtic fan💚💚💚 💚but love Magic 💛💜💛💜

[@yvetteperez5342]

Thank You Sir !!! I am a die hard Laker Fan Not So Much Now But Back Than And I Hated The Celtics But It Wasn't A NBA Final Without The Celtics and The Lakers !!! They Were Awesome Because You Knew It Was Going To Be A Heavy Weight Fight Like Mohmmed Ali Vs Frazier !! But I Love LARRY BIRD NOW I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR HIM YES THEY BOTH AND NO ELSE SAVED THE NBA NOT MICHEAL JORDAN THE PLAYERS AFTER REAPED THE REWARDS OF THESE TOO REMARKABLE INDIVIDUALS !!!

[@jeremymoore145]

Thinking about Kobe. Magic still here with us. #RIPKOBE

[@jayzee7538]

This was the darkest day in NBA History. Next time something this dark happened in NBA History was Kobe Bryant death. Both dark days. At least Magic's turned into a triumph story. Unfortunately, Kobe passed on.

[@GL_FAB]

Kobe tragedy is the biggest tragedy of all time It still doesn't feel real that Kobe and his daughter is gone 💔 😔

[@kingdarkonda1460]

I cried so hard for this! Then MJ retiring I cried and then Kobes death!

[@LugiaFanable]

Holy shit Magic's brother looks like Patrick Ewing.

[@IGH414]

Yea 😂

[@quantaviousjenkins7667]

I was so confused like why was Patrick Ewing working in a factory.

[@NerfGhosts]

So sad , in NBA history

[@hectorerepan9671]

He deserved to better than that, absolute legend!

[@darrelconwaysr1355]

Cookie is love, Magic got lucky when he got her.

[@tinawhittaker2728]

And he was right when he said I’m going to beat it and have fun 25 years later he is thriving! Happy Worlds Aids Day! stay blessed get tested everyone #realtalk

[@stage51manager]

Jan 26, 2020 😭 Not taking away Magic Johnson, but it felt like that.

[@dayoungsta94]

Also the way Karl Malone acted towards Magic was so disrespectful and pathetic.

[@kingtorres7900]

dayoungsta94 What did he do?

[@kingtorres7900]

dayoungsta94 Nevermind now I saw the video completely, yeah I agree.

[@dah500]

Because he said dead man walking?

[@tanten191]

dayoungsta94 what did he do ?

[@FreddySavage3]

Karl Malone is a notorious jackass.

[@viBeFFragg]

He outlived Kobe and David Stern 😭😭 that’s so sad

[@hastaar2161]

Honestly

[@vlxyal]

And Kareem

[@76ersfan59]

@@vlxyal dawg Kareem ain't dead

[@vlxyal]

@@76ersfan59 oh dang he isnr

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Stern was nearly 20 years older, so its understandable. But Kobe was nearly 20 years _younger_

[@oldmrfeastchannel2687]

The part that got me cryin was when Larry bird said I’m depressed 😭😭😭

[@eddietat95]

That's messed up how people treated his brother and son who were never even infected. Thankfully, we're now a (slightly) more informed society.

[@Geerteijkerboom]

Magic is one of the most happy people ever

[@epocketlsaml]

Stay healthy, may you live as long as you wish, champ.

[@matcole1975]

I remember as a 15 year old kid been so shocked and sad I am a SUNS fan from Australia Down Under. So happy he is still with us today.

[@Q.B.2.L.B.]

Magic if he remained injury free could of played 3-5 years of elite basketball if this announcement was never made. His stats and accomplishments were never really fully fulfilled which saddens me because he's by far the greatest point guard and top 5 player ever, but this younger generation doesn't really fully understand that and some even say curry is better which is shameful. His career only spanned 11 seasons in the most physical era of NBA history. Magic is my older brother's favorite player ever and I remember us crying as middle school kids on this day.

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

It’s crazy to think Magic could’ve played with Kobe and Shaq if he never retired early.

[@cims1ty640]

The miracle that Magic is when people were dropping like flies back then continues to amaze me. I remember this moment and cried like a baby because Magic was my first favorite athlete and continues to be one of my favorite people.

[@georgepatton8693]

1:09 Magic Johnson: "I do not have AIDS" 1:16 news reader: "Magic Johnson has AIDS" well done

[@ayushzaveri8193]

He said AIDS virus well done

[@salviadavis9091]

@@ayushzaveri8193 AIDS Virus is not the same as HIV virus

[@silverback7675]

Well this shows, if anything, that the media has always been trash.

[@IGH414]

VIRUS 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TheRenard10]

All unconditional love for Magic! May the Most High comfort him!

[@bosnjak25]

RIP LARRY BIRDS FATHER🙏😥😥😥😥💔💔💔🙏🙏😥😥😥😥💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏💔🙏

[@jonathanbohorquez1452]

I bawled like a baby...

[@kingdarkonda1460]

Magic was my guy! Cried when this happened!

[@Rushking20]

Damn Easy E should of survived to

[@onda_dr_quinn3942]

Eazy E had AIDS, magic had HIV

[@stevethagoat1376]

olle åkerman Eazy E did had HIV but waited until the last minute

[@KasanovaKee325]

Petey Dimez Suge had nothing to do with that nor had any reason to be involved.

[@supremeacy9844]

@@onda_dr_quinn3942 they the same thing

[@mosestrill5406]

DeadSpot Kee isn’t it just kinda funny ever rapper he knew with ends up dead tho? 😂

[@trevor5834]

It's hard to imagine for someone like me born in the mid 90s to really imagine what the basketball community was thinking at this time given then likelihood of AIDs causing death back then. It would be like if Durant suddenly came out and said he has terminal brain cancer and was retiring. Mustve been so jolting.

[@ChromeMan04]

Are we going to ignore the fact that magics brother is a spitting image of Patrick Ewing?

[@terrencehead6213]

He was straight professional!!! I would have hid in the woods and became Bigfoot😂🤣😂🤣

[@norvinzor]

I always forget about Magic Johnson this moment. Which is a good thing

[@dakotareeves3939]

Very sad that Earvin "Magic" Johnson had retired from basketball, but he still remembers his moments in that sport.

[@timothyrichardson5123]

Magic saved thousands of inner city young black men and possibly the world.

[@I_ate_at_burger_king]

It's a shame it cut his career short at least he's fine now

[@josemurillo5641]

That's true dont ever think you can't get it, it's for real in 2018 I had the biggest scare in my life ,I thought I had it and my wife was 3 months pregnant and she had the hiv test done ,and thank God she was negative and and I was also , but I had all the symptoms, the only being I can say thank you is God 100 percent thanks for everything!!!!

[@ricksanchez6510]

Did you know Karl Malone denied to play on the same court with him coz he's scared he might get cut or through his sweat.

[@danielabraham5901]

He had a point!

[@hbdragon88]

@@danielabraham5901no he didn't - the fear of getting infected with HIV by casual contact was unfounded. There are no known cases where someone was infected by blood from a cut. Charles Barkley had it right when he dismissed Malone's concerns by saying "we're not having unprotected sex with him"

[@nachowifi9674]

Sad how people treated Magic. Hes a good dude. I hope he is happy today!

[@Kryptdegen]

damn magic had his brother workin in a factory...

[@1ZosoLZ]

Lmao

[@oneadvocate9517]

What else was he going to do, employ him at the Starbucks or movie theater

[@Anonymous-wy5dc]

That's a real ass family. Brother ain't a leech. That doesn't mean MJ ain't helped out either.

[@docjohnson3980]

Good bless you Magic Johnson ❤

[@PeterBrownrigg]

Is this a preview of a documentary? Feels it cut off midway.

[@soultrain005]

Hope so

[@SanaAlll]

PeterBrownrigg yes it is I saw this documentary before a game last season

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

PeterBrownrigg the documentary came out years ago

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

It's been out. It's a 30 For 30 doc.

[@marcus-bob]

What's the documentary ?

[@kb6eyc]

this is why you don't cheat on your wife

[@MrMoraleTop5]

kb6eyc this is why you use a condom

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Shut up.

[@adamwilson2002]

kb6eyc this is why you shut up

[@MrMoraleTop5]

extremebeastmodegamer dude stfu

[@strauqq1]

She cheating on you.

[@aaronfires9369]

I'm gonna beat it and I'm gonna have fun

[@favouritepeople1519]

From 01:08- 01:26😭 the reporter twists the whole statement to saying that 'MJ has said it in his own word that he the "AIDS virus" and blends MJ ås " he now becomes a statistic". In my opinion, that was harsh ås if to say he(the reporter) is immortal, of course it's my opinion which could be wrong

[@belo1971]

I am French and loved NBA basket but did not play and remember the day he said it ! I was in university and every guy was talking about it the day after...It was in 1991 ! Will remember it for ever. Everyone was shocked !!!!!

[@amiehampton867]

Today is World Aids Day.Magic Johnson been thru a lot since he came forward So glad that he lived thru it.

[@olintofcbj2]

Avoid the comment section here, some people dont use sympathy.

[@melvinbigsmokeharris9699]

One of d darkest days in nba

[@deniseharper9439]

He should be a spokesperson for not cheating on his wife and he should have never end up with what he got so be a real spokesperson for that not to cheat on your wife and then you won't get diseases like HIV or Aids

[@Dzejman]

I know that this video is super serious but are we gonna stand here and not aknowledge the fact, that Magic's wife name is Cookie?

[@MrMoraleTop5]

Dzejman lmao

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

It's ''Earlitha Kelly''. Cookie is just a nickname.

[@perrysou]

you are the kind of dude that believes magic is his real name too huh

[@kenolfelix962]

right, what an idiot, of course her name is not cookie

[@eddietat95]

Like in Empire

[@kjm3190]

My twin brother was diagnosed with HIV that exact day magic johnson was. 10 years later my brother at age 35 passed away from aids. He was a loving fun uncle to my two kids, a caring person that would use comedy to reach all people. My Mother was devastated. She passed away 2 years later. Why? Why did my angel brother die and magic johnson is still going on with this killing disease? My brother came to see his niece and nephew 2 months before he died. 40 pills a day. White painful bumps on his face. He was in pain. BUT he never let anyone know. Because he was determined to live each day to the end. I guess I am wondering was there something that we could have done to give my brother more time like magic?

[@dalemmmm]

So sorry about your brother 💔 I wonder if there are different strains or possibly was magic misdiagnosed? How is he still alive and so healthy and nobody questioning this?

[@kjm3190]

@@dalemmmm I ask the same question everytime I look at my brothers pictures? He loved life and all people and animals. Terry was a gift from God that made everyone smile and he was an angel that could have made a difference when the internet came along a few years later:( He was looking forward to that. Magic looks healthy, I am happy for him and his family, but I will always wonder why my brother of 35 had to pass due to this disease:(

[@dalemmmm]

@@kjm3190 How sad your brother, Terry sounds like such an amazing and wonderful person💔 I have had so many people pass away young( family and friends) that were the kindest people. I truly believe that they were too good for this cruel world. I also question if magic actually has hiv. Nothing would surprise me anymore from people. Again so sorry about Terry. I can imagine how hard it must be for you.

[@kjm3190]

Dale you are an angel and you have made a difference in my life by understanding what I have been thru;(

[@kjm3190]

And yes, they were all too good for this screwed up world;((

[@corduerorose9747]

After 30 years he kept his word that's why he is MAGIC johnson 1:56

[@joeljrtongawan8074]

yeah then traded D Lo and drafted Lonzo Bust

[@Freewxll614]

Stay Strapped

[@TheSonOfMedusa]

WHen I Hit tHe club

[@MrMoraleTop5]

Leo Quintana niggas give me dab, bitches give me hugs, and since I'm paid niggas be mugging me, you know I'm mugging back

[@strauqq1]

Ain't no one 100% strapped buddy.

[@renatajohns6802]

It's 2019. Magic just quit his Lakers job. Magic is great!

[@biggy254K]

Look where he is now.God is the giver and protector of human life.

[@mrshorts7167]

No, money is

[@biggy254K]

@@mrshorts7167 Are you high on something

[@SPtheGREAT]

I witnessed this as it happened...it really bothered me ...

[@RichHomieQuanChi]

Moral of the story is to wrap it up.

[@JRob1125]

I was 5 about to turn 6....this is how I learned about AIDS

[@adas_miauczynski]

Magico we're with you

[@hakeemmitchell5360]

God bless Magic

[@armandoortiz9918]

Rip David stern

[@ILoveFrankWoodley]

warriors blew a 3-1 lead

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

Hong Kong Fooey we all know dont beat a dead joke

[@nindotaf2134]

Hong Kong Fooey Cleveland blew a 3-1 lead

[@ILoveFrankWoodley]

It's always relevant

[@danielyankun3605]

Nindotaf yeah but basketball is more important, also the Indians weren't favored to win the World Series, The Warriors were favored to win the NBA FINALS

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

Daniel Yankun Indians were favored dummy

[@xtremewarrior121]

Man i swear karl malone could have been a born in new York man always hype and loud

[@sl1ck557]

Has it been 25 years since his announcement?

[@TheSonOfMedusa]

Yes

[@VirantRoss]

Angry Turtle I made a video on this we are nearing 30years he admits in my video he "HAD HIV" and its over and done with.

[@kalel311superman9]

I was just a kid when this was out and it was the first time i had ever heard of something called aids

[@dribbzythunder6923]

I hope they use this moment in the winning time hbo show it will be a good drama scene

[@ohme1645]

Magic smiling while entering the stage

[@darrickadukes4046]

Ok he trying not too a bunch of bullshit

[@frankbrown7121]

I remember this day very well.. sad day in America!

[@DjDobleU809]

One of the darkest days in the whole United States sports history. 😢

[@glbrokendevil7625]

After seeing all the memes bruh I'm dying 🤣 I wish he can live long and heal but it just the memes man bruh

[@Hardrive2677]

He seems like such a nice dude

[@oneadvocate9517]

I was at the unemployment office when the news came on.

[@jonathanscott6968]

he literally said he had HIV not aids, it's possible just to get HIV from living a normal life

[@zaxtee5370]

Jonathan Scott without sex it's possible

[@JimboTheCrackSmoka]

He said he has HIV not AIDS. I fucking hate the media sometimes I swear.

[@albertd850]

Double O It's just the liberal media.

[@dannyvargas273]

I think MJ made Magic retire. It was 'the-right-time' to do so. If-not then may 'God-bless His-Soul'!

[@thenpguy5852]

It will be extremely disappointing if we see a "warriors blew 3-1" lead or "curry is gay, LeGoat is the best!" comment on this video.

[@dayoungsta94]

TheNPDude it's an NBA video, it comes with the territory and unfortunately these lame ass keyboard savages have no empathy because they haven't experienced the world outside of their rooms.

[@russellwestbrook9335]

TheNPGuy I’m the best. But I know man

[@DetroitLove4U]

I have always felt that if Magic Johnson did not contract the horrible virus ..... Hakeem The Dream would have come to the Lakers knowing Jerry West he would have pulled that off.

[@darrickadukes4046]

It's a lie

[@peteypete1850]

Cookie is an extraordinary woman.

[@marianoarantes5156]

it was the most impactful of history sporty