PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NBA great Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. The 66-year-old retired Los Angeles Lakers superstar will ride down Colorado ...

While many will always remember Earvin “Magic” Johnson for his accomplishments on the basketball court—both at Michigan State and in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers—he may have achieved even ...

When Los Angeles Lakers star center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could not play in Game 6 of the championship series in 1980 due to an injury, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson played center, guard and ...

The Tournament of Roses Wednesday, Oct. 8, announced Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer, businessman and social activist Earvin “Magic” Johnson as its grand marshal for the 137th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, ...

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird went from talented college stars to two of the most important players in NBA history. Though on opposite sides of the country, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers ...

Magic Johnson had a legendary NBA career, playing 13 seasons in the NBA. He went on to make 12 All-Star Game appearances, capture five NBA titles and win three Finals MVP awards. He retired back in ...

Former Lakers star Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal on Jan. 1, 2026. Beth Harris | The Associated Press Magic Johnson: ‘I’m going to be waving like crazy to all ...