On this day in 1991, Magic Johnson stunned the world by announcing his retirement from the NBA due to being diagnosed as HIV positive. 30 for 30: ‘The Announcement’ 🎥 | ESPN Originals

In 1991, Magic Johnson announced he would retire from the Los Angeles Lakers after 13 seasons. #todayinhistory The celebrated basketball player also disclosed he was living with HIV, which is credited with a record number of people having their HIV status checked. | NPR

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird look back at their legendary rivalry | David Letterman