Honoring Deceased Father’s Legacy, Magic Johnson Kickstarts 6-Month-Old Noble Initiative With 11 Aspiring ‘Recruits’

In the shining annals of the NBA, names such as Magic Johnson are forever engraved. His impact transcends the confines of the hardwood. Beyond the thrill he offered on the basketball court, this beloved icon is renowned for his philanthropic endeavors. Paying homage to his father, Earvin Johnson Sr., the legend shared his initiative to support the African-American students.

Recently, he made another update on his official account. Join us as we delve deeper to find out more about it.

Magic Johnson’s heartfelt tribute to his father, Earvin Johnson Sr.

Earlier this year, Johnson’s father passed away at the age of 88. After dealing with the pain of losing the most important person in his life, the 5x NBA champion decided to pay tribute to his father. Taking to his Twitter account, he announced the Earvin Johnson Sr. Scholarship to support African-American students.

Being a Michigan State University alumni, he chose MSU to start the scholarship. Recently, he shared the names of all the 11 aspiring recruits who are a part of the program. He also thanked his mother and siblings in the post.

He shared, “I’m excited to introduce the inaugural class of students for the Earvin Johnson Sr. Scholarship at Michigan State University… I’m so thrilled my mother Christine Johnson, brothers Larry and Michael, and sisters Kim, Evelyn, and Pearl were able to meet and get to know the students. Looking forward to a great school year for all of these bright young students!”

This was the 5x champion’s unique way to show his respect to his father, who encouraged the importance of education. 

Magic Johnson’s father was his role model

Johnson Sr. was an important role model in the NBA icon’s life and career. The legend shared how his father used to have 2-3 jobs to support and provide for their family. He noted how Earvin Sr. helped him to mentally and physically grow stronger in his career.

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Johnson once revealed that it was his father who taught him to take a stand himself and fight for his family. Taking to his social media, the athlete shared numerous photographs and penned down a heart-rending message to honor his father after he passed. He shared, “What a tremendous honor to be named Earvin Johnson Jr. I love you forever.”

Indeed, his father was someone who encouraged him throughout his career and pushed him to achieve everything that Johnson has today. The legend’s generosity is a testament to the enduring power of goodwill and the profound impact one can have on countless lives.

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