In the N.B.A., Earvin ("Magic") Johnson's skill with a basketball was matched only by his leadership. Johnson fronted the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" offense, directing the team to the N.B.A. finals nine times in 13 seasons, winning five championships. He was the league MVP three times. After learning he was HIV positive, Johnson became a forceful advocate for AIDS education and raised millions for research. The man gets things done.
As a businessman, Johnson is showing the same kind of all-star potential. The opening of the 12-screen Magic Theatre movie complex next to the flagging Greenbriar Mall in predominantly black southwest...
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