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- Time of India
'To my favorite person' – Magic Johnson's mom gets heartfelt birthday wishes from her Hall of Famer son
Magic Johnson and his mom Christine Johnson. Image via: Magic Johnson/X
Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson recently took a pause from his busy life to honor someone who means the world to him, his mother, Christine Johnson. Marking her birthday with a personal heartfelt message, the NBA Hall of Famer reminded fans that behind the fame and astonishing fortune, he remains a devoted son grounded in gratitude and faith.
Magic Johnson sends
birthday wishes
to his mother, Christine Johnson
Magic Johnson didn't hold back his emotions when celebrating his mother's special day.
'To my favorite person and favorite girl in the whole wide world, my mother, happy birthday!!! I thank God for my mom every single night when I fall to my knees in prayer,' he wrote on X, sharing a series of pictures of his mother with him.
The words echoed a lifetime of appreciation and respect, sentiments that haven't faded despite his rise to global stardom.
Christine Johnson, a devout Christian, has always been a guiding force in her son's life. Her faith runs deep, shaping not only her worldview but also her expectations for her children. That includes how she refers to her famous son. While the world knows him as "Magic," she's never been a fan of that nickname. She views it as 'blasphemous,' preferring instead to call him by names like "Junior" or "E," which she's used since his childhood days in Lansing, Michigan.
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For Johnson, being famous has often meant sharing pieces of his identity with the world, his name included. Still, Magic has embraced the moniker that was stuck during his college days and carried him through a storied NBA career. Born Earvin Johnson Jr., the man behind the nickname has always remained grounded in the values his mother taught him.
Magic Johnson credits his faith for helping him overcome life's biggest challenges
Though the world knows him through highlight reels and championships, Magic Johnson's story runs much deeper.
His documentary They Call Me Magic paints a fuller picture of the man behind the legend. Starting from his journey from working-class roots to Lakers greatness, and his battles and triumphs off the court.
They Call Me Magic — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
Faith has always been a constant in his life. 'Faith is everything,' he once said. 'I always leaned on my faith. God has truly blessed me to come through challenges in my life, especially regarding HIV.' Since his public diagnosis in 1991, Johnson has become a symbol of resilience, bolstered by his belief in God and unwavering support from family.
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And at the center of that family remains Christine Johnson, the woman who still calls him by the name she gave him. And Johnson has always been devoted to his 'favorite girl' with respect and eternal gratitude.
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