Happy birthday! Magic Johnson turns 67 today

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The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 67 on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
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Former Lakers star Magic Johnson is celebrating his 67th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Magic Johnson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 67th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Johnson, a cultural icon

Born Earvin Johnson in Lansing on August 14, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Johnson's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Magic hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Magic Johnson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 67.

Happy Birthday, Magic, you're the best!

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