Magic Johnson is about to obtain the Presidential Medal of Freedom throughout a ceremony on Saturday.
Johnson might be one in every of 19 folks to obtain the glory.
The recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or safety of america, world peace, or different important societal, public or non-public endeavors,” in line with the White Home.
Following his retirement, Johnson has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and has finished philanthropic work to assist underserved communities by means of the Magic Johnson Basis.
Johnson can be in possession teams for the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles FC in MLS and the NWSL’s Washington Spirit.