Paul Westhead
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TV SERIES · Documentary
They Call Me Magic.
The real story of a legend.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
THE STORY CONTINUES
Miniseries.
01JuneBug
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
02Buck
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
03Earvin
Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he's contracted HIV.
04Magic
Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
Cast.
Jeanie Buss
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Magic Johnson
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Michael Cooper
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Jerry West
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Byron Scott
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Larry Bird
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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