Why the Suns Retired Kevin Johnson's #7: Sacramento's Son and Phoenix's Heartbeat
Kevin Johnson spent 12 seasons as the Suns' franchise point guard, earning three All-Star selections and leading Phoenix to the 1993 Finals alongside Charles Barkley.

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Mga Championship Ring
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Unang Taon
Si Magic Johnson ay isang alamat ng basketball at isa sa mga pinakakilalang manlalaro sa kasaysayan ng Los Angeles Lakers. Nag-aral siya sa Michigan State University. 5 beses na kampeon sa NBA. Ang kanyang pamana ay patuloy na nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa mga susunod na henerasyon ng mga manlalaro at tagahanga sa buong mundo.
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Kevin Johnson spent 12 seasons as the Suns' franchise point guard, earning three All-Star selections and leading Phoenix to the 1993 Finals alongside Charles Barkley.
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Top 5 All-Time in Assists
10,141 assists#5 Sa Kasaysayan
Retired as the 5th all-time assists leader. Was #1 at retirement in 1991 before being surpassed by Stockton, Kidd, and others.
5x NBA Champion
5 ringsWon 5 championships with the Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988).
3x NBA MVP
3xWon MVP in 1987, 1989, 1990.
3x Finals MVP
3xWon Finals MVP in 1980 (as a rookie), 1982, 1987.
12x NBA All-Star
12xSelected to 12 All-Star Games.
Won Championship as Rookie
Rookie MVPWon the 1980 Finals starting at center in Game 6 (filling in for Kareem). Named Finals MVP at age 20.
vs. Philadelphia 76ers(4-2)
Mga Anak (3)
Mga Magulang & Mga Kapatid
Labas ng Court
Magic Johnson Foundation (HIV/AIDS awareness)
Donated tens of millions to HIV research
Alam Mo Ba?
His HIV-positive announcement on November 7, 1991, was a watershed moment that changed global awareness of AIDS and HIV.
Despite his HIV diagnosis, he played in the 1992 All-Star Game (winning MVP) and the 1992 Dream Team Olympics.
Built a billion-dollar business empire focused on underserved urban communities — among the most successful athlete-businessmen ever.
His rivalry and eventual friendship with Larry Bird is one of the greatest stories in sports history.
Son EJ is a reality TV personality and fashion figure who has been open about his identity.
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Avery Johnson went undrafted but led the Spurs in scoring during the 1999 NBA Finals, proving that hustle, speed, and leadership are their own kind of basketball greatness.
Magic Johnson didn't just win five championships — he transformed basketball into entertainment, built the Showtime dynasty, and saved the NBA from a ratings crisis. His #32 is the most culturally significant number in Lakers history.
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