Meet Dr. Anthony Fauci
Meet Dr. Anthony Fauci featured in "When Magic Shocked the World."
Meet Christine Devine
Meet Christine Devine featured in "When Magic Shocked the World."
Meet Bill Plaschke
Meet Bill Plaschke featured in "When Magic Shocked the World."
Meet Byron Scott
Meet Byron Scott featured in "When Magic Shocked the World."
Meet A.C. Green
Meet A.C. Green featured in "When Magic Shocked the World."
Byron Scott on Magic Johnson’s comeback
Byron Scott speaks about Magic Johnson’s experience returning to the NBA and how other players reacted to being around him.
Longtime Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti relives Magic Johnson’s announcement
Longtime Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti gets emotional reliving the day the Lakers were told Magic Johnson had tested positive for HIV, saying “when I talk about this, I return to that dark place.”
Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks about Magic’s influence as a businessman
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks about how Magic Johnson emerged as a successful businessman who gave back to the community and influenced others to become entrepreneurs.
‘People cried, people were stunned’: Sports journalist Bill Plaschke recalls
Despite being one of the most popular players in the NBA during the Showtime Lakers era, Bill Plaschke recalls how many turned on Earvin “Magic” Johnson after he announced he was diagnosed with HIV and that he was retiring from the NBA. Plaschke said Johnson was subject to a lot of ridicule and shaming but the NBA superstar said he came forward hoping he could help someone.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: ‘The fact that it was Magic was something that was really different’
The nation’s top infectious disease expert weighs in the impact of Magic Johnson announcing he was HIV positive.
‘We were just expecting to have a normal practice’: A.C. Green recalls
A.C. Green reflects on the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
Former Lakers coach Pat Riley recalls the moment he found out star player Magic Johnson was HIV positive
Pat Riley, who coached the Showtime Lakers, looks back on the moment he found out star player Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
‘He serves as a wonderful role model’: Rep. Maxine Waters describes Magic Johnson’s influence
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks about Magic Johnson’s impact on the City of Los Angeles and beyond.
'We were just shooting free throws': Byron Scott reflects on the day teammate Magic Johnson shocked the world
Byron Scott, who was a key player for the Showtime Lakers, recalls the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was HIV positive.
When Magic Shocked the World: Official trailer
On the 30th anniversary of the announcement that shocked the world, FOX 11 takes an in-depth look back at Earvin Magic Johnson and his earth-shattering revelation that he was HIV positive. In a series of new interviews, we explore the announcement, the history of that moment, and the 30 years since when it comes to AIDS/HIV awareness.
FOX 11 to debut documentary 'When Magic Shocked the World'
The 30th anniversary of an announcement that shook the city of Los Angeles and the world of sports is quickly approaching. FOX 11’s Michaela Pereira and Tony McEwing discuss “When Magic Shocked the World.”
NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein talks Kobe, Magic Johnson, his Hall of Fame career and more
Photos by NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein are featured in Kobe Bryant's new book "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play." The Hall of Fame photographer joined us to talk about his incredible career.
Lakers family drama
Lakers family drama: The Buss family battling for control of the team