Magic Johnson Buss had given Johnson a contract that paid him $14 million a year, as payback for all the years he was not the league's highest paid player. Although Johnson's retirement prior to the 1992–93 NBA season voided this contract, Buss insisted that he still be paid. It was this arrangement that allowed Johnson to coach the team without receiving any additional salary. After Johnson ended his coaching stint, Buss sold him a 4% stake in the Lakers for $10 million, and Johnson served as a team executive. Johnson's autobiography is Other biographies include: Magic Johnson Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born
Real Magic TV show has been featured on CNN and FUSE TV. The show is currently featured on Hulu's online network. The Real Magic series was born out of a film project produced in support of the Twin Towers Fund in 2001. The original film "Real Magic New York" debuted on a 6-story IMAX screen, documenting Jonathan’s travels as he raised not only money but the spirits of New Yorkers he came in contact with. After performing for veteran hard rockers Sevendust and singer/songwriter Howie Day in the film, the popularity of Jonathan’s performances grew through word of mouth among touring artists, publicists