Johnson Sr. used to play hoops before he worked in manufacturing for a long time. He made a big difference in Magic Johnson’s life and work.
Magic Johnson said in a statement, “My father was the first person I looked up to. He was “the hardest worker I’ve ever met, and he always pushed me to” go after my goals. I’m so grateful for the life he gave me, and I’ll miss him so much.
Johnson Sr. was born in 1935 in the Louisiana city of Shreveport. In the 1950s, he moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he worked as a factory worker for General Motors. He was a good basketball player who played for the Lansing Grays, a semi-pro team.
Johnson Sr., Magic Johnson’s father, was a caring and supportive person. He was always there for his son, both on and off the game. He was always a source of inspiration for Magic Johnson and made him become “one of the best basketball players in history.
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Magic Johnson”‘s father will be known as a loving dad, grandpa, and husband. He worked hard and was a good husband and father. Many people looked up to him and will miss him very much.
The funeral plans for Johnson Sr. have not been made public yet.
Here are a few more details about how Johnson Sr. died.
He died while he was surrounded by family and friends.
His health had been getting worse for quite some time.
His grave will be in the Michigan city of Lansing.
There will be a public funeral service in the future.
Magic Johnson’s full quote is: “My first hero was my father. He was “the hardest worker I’ve ever met, and he always pushed me to” go after my goals. I owe him a lot because he gave me life, and I will miss him so much.
He loved his children, grandchildren, and wife. He worked hard and was a good husband and father. Many people looked up to him and will miss him very much.
“I’ll always remember the good times we had together. He was my best friend, and I will never forget him.
People from all over the world have been sending honors to Johnson Sr.
“Earvin Johnson Sr. was a great man,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. He was a loving husband and father who was looked up to by a lot of people. People will miss him very much.
Jeanie Buss, who owns the Los Angeles Lakers, said, “I’m so sorry to hear that Earvin Johnson Sr. has died.” He was a handsome man who cared about his neighborhood and loved his family. During this hard time, Magic and the whole Johnson family are in our thoughts.
Johnson Sr.’s death has made basketball fans and people in his Lansing neighborhood sad. Many people will look up to him and find strength in him.