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The 16 pages that link to Magic Johnson, each with the reason it gives.

• National Basketball AssociationRelated: His rivalry with Larry Bird helped renew national interest in the NBA.

• NBA All-Star GameRelated: His emotional 1992 All-Star appearance followed his HIV diagnosis and retirement announcement.

• Kareem Abdul-JabbarRelated: Johnson and Abdul-Jabbar formed the central partnership of the Lakers' 1980s championship teams.

• Los Angeles LakersRelated: His playmaking defined the Showtime Lakers and their fast-break style.

• NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardRelated: He became the youngest recipient after a standout rookie performance in the 1980 Finals.

• HIV/AIDS in the United StatesRelated: His announcement challenged the belief that HIV affected only a narrow set of communities.

• Larry BirdCompared with: Their rivalry moved from the 1979 NCAA final into the defining Celtics–Lakers matchups of the 1980s.

• Point guardBroader topic: His size and transition passing expanded expectations for a point guard.

• 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball teamRelated: Johnson's return to international play after announcing he had HIV became a defining story of the team.

• Jerry WestRelated: West helped build the Lakers roster around Johnson during the team’s 1980s championship era.

• Pat RileyRelated: His partnership with Riley powered the Lakers’ Showtime era.

• John StocktonCompared with: Johnson’s fame and championships contrast with Stockton’s longevity and statistical records.

• David SternRelated: Johnson’s rivalry with Larry Bird helped make the NBA a major television product during Stern’s tenure.

• Arsenio HallRelated: Hall interviewed Johnson after his 1991 announcement that he had HIV.

• Meadowlark LemonRelated: Johnson later appeared with the Globetrotters, extending the team’s association with celebrity basketball.

• Michael JordanCompared with: Jordan’s 1991 Finals victory over Johnson marked a generational shift in NBA dominance.