It may be Michael Jordan’s fault, but Magic Johnson doesn’t nearly get the credit he deserves. But, the fact of the matter is, he is arguably the best point guard to ever pick up a basketball.
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Heck, the man was so magical with a basketball, that’s what the world named him – ‘Magic’. And it called him that so much, it got to the point where younger generations thought that was his real name.
But if she heard it today, Magic’s mother, Christine Johnson wouldn’t be too happy. Rather, if this story is anything to go by, she’d be absolutely infuriated because of it.
Let’s dive into it, shall we?
Magic Johnson’s mother hated the nickname ‘Magic’ because of her religion
Magic Johnson’s mother is a devout Christian. She is a follower of the lord, and will always bow her head to its ways.
Why is that bad news for a name like Magic? Well, the problem is, she considers it “blasphemous”. Instead, she prefers nicknames such as ‘Junior’, E, or EJ, something friends and family have called Magic Johnson since he was a wee child in Lansing, Michigan.
But, that’s the thing about the world, and being famous.
Once you are that, it’s hard to keep anything for yourself anymore. You are the world’s TV show, and most things, very much including your name, are now to be a democratic decision amongst all your fans worldwide.
But hey, at least Magic Johnson himself likes his name.
What’s Magic Johnson’s real first name?
Magic Johnson’s idol growing up was Doctor J himself, Julius Erving. And no, he isn’t actually a doctor. He has an honorary doctorate awarded by Temple University, but that’s really it.
But why is this relevant? Well, this NBA legend’s last name is a bit of a clue to Magic Johnson’s real name.
If you haven’t already figured it out, Magic Johnson’s real first name is Ervin. The word ‘Magic’ was never a part of his name before the media dubbed him so during his college career at LSU.
