President Biden honored 19 figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Of the honorees, there was one that should inspire us all - Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden during a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.

President Joe Biden honored several Americans in the White House on Saturday with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The list of recipients included José Andrés, Bono, Ash Carter,

Magic Johnson and Lionel Messi are among 19 people receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, the White House announced Saturday, the morning of the awards. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.

The Lakers great gave President Biden an assist when it was time to place the nation’s highest civilian honor around his neck.

Magic Johnson added a prestigious honor to his trophy case on Saturday. Johnson was one of 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House. The other honorees included Lionel Messi, U2 front man Bono, actor Denzel Washington and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

In addition to being an all-time great member of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Michigan State legend, a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Commanders, and about a dozen other ventures, Magic Johnson can add a new accolade to his incredible list of accomplishments after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden.

Basketball great Johnson receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden. Posted: January 6, 2025 \| Last updated: January 6, 2025. sntvEditPlay Basketb