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“Magic” Johnson to reveal secrets of success at Maverick Speakers Series

Written by Joan Khalaf, The Shorthorn senior staff

Monday, 18 January 2010 07:31 PM

Magic Johnson will speak Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. in Texas Hall as a part of the Marverick Speaker Series. (Courtesy: Media Relations)

Los Angeles Lakers partial owner and HIV education advocate Magic Johnson will share his tips for success 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Texas Hall. Visitors to the university’s Web site saw promotional material last week, but it was removed over the weekend because of miscommunication between Johnson’s team and the university.

University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said the university wasn’t clear on news release approval processes for Johnson’s speaking events. She said the university sent the material for approval by Johnson’s team and expects it to return to the Web site today.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is visiting as part of his 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business book tour and the Maverick Speakers Series. “He’s got star power,” Sullivan said. “We have no doubt that we’ll pack out the house.”

The book covers Johnson’s transition from athlete to business leader and entrepreneur and how others could be inspired to do the same, according to Johnson’s Web site.

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Information systems freshman Andreus Perkins said Johnson’s appearance will be good for the university. “He went from being a country boy to a business man,” Perkins said. “He did more than just basketball.”

Johnson is also Magic Johnson Foundation and Magic Johnson Enterprises CEO. According to Johnson’s Web site, he’s been involved in ownership of some Starbucks franchises, 24 Hour Fitness Centers and movie theaters.

Johnson played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 13 years, was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player three times and was part of the “dream team” that won the 1992 Olympic gold medal.

Undeclared freshman Cedrick Davis said he’s stoked for the event. “I kind of grew up watching him play basketball,” he said.

Astronaut Sally Ride, the first woman in space, will speak on Feb. 15 and legal analyst and author Jeffrey Toobin will speak March 24.

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