Orlando Host NBA All Star Weekend 2012 20th Anniversary Of Magic Johnson Winning MVP In Orlando

November 7Th, 1991 Ervin 'Magic' Johnson was set to hold a press conference in Inglewood, California at the Great Western Forum. Johnson would go on to shock the world, not just the NBA with his announcement. Magic would be retiring from the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers because he had HIV. Less then 3 months later he would be selected by fans to play in the 1992 NBA All Star Game in Orlando, Florida. Now 20 years later NBA All Star Weekend returns to Orlando. Back then it was played at the Orlando Arena, now the game will take place at the new Amway Arena. Many players were afraid to play against Ervin thinking they could get the virus. The All Star Game proved that was not the case. It also proved Magic still could play the game. Golden State Warriors point guard Tim Hardaway even gave Magic his starting position. Johnson won the 1992 NBA All Star Game MVP award. 5 months later Magic would help lead the Dream Team to a gold medal at the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.