Celebrities, College All-Americans and Pro All-Stars Play in Magic Johnson's 17th Annual Charity Basketball Games.Entertainment Editors Magic Johnson “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. For the Milwaukee Bucks center, see Ervin Johnson. Earvin Effay Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan), nicknamed Magic is set to host his 17th Annual "A Midsummer Night's Magic" Charity Basketball Games on August 11 at STAPLES Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . Michael Clarke Michael Clarke may refer to:
He gained national notoriety on HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam , Mekhi Phifer, Boris Kodjoe, Guy and Joe Torry as they team up to show their hoop skills on the basketball court in the popular celebrity game at 4:30 p.m. Highlighting the evening will feature college All-Americans who will attempt to prove they belong on the same court with professional superstars in a game that promises run and gun, fast-breaking, high-flying action. At 6:30 p.m., Magic Johnson will coach pro all-stars including: former league MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. Allen Iverson of the 76ers, Eastern Conference finalists Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce of the Celtics and Gary "The Glove" Payton of the Sonics. The pro team will also feature Jalen Rose of the Bulls, three-time World Champion Laker Devean George, Clippers stars Elton Brand, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson and Corey Maggette, among others. College Player of the Year Jay Williams of Duke will lead the college team that will include: National Champions Juan Dixon, Chris Wilcox and Lonny Baxter of the Maryland Terrapins; Dan Gadzuric of UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , northern California product Drew Gooden of the Kansas Jayhawks, sharpshooter Kareen Rush of Missouri, and Los Angeles native Tayshaun Prince of the Kentucky Wildcats among others. Support the Magic Johnson Foundation Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program. Since its inception in 1998, the Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program has helped over 95 students attend the college of their choice by providing financial assistance, and providing mentoring programs, internship opportunities and life/practical skills workshops. Magic Johnson's 17th Annual "A Midsummer Night's Magic" Weekend is brought to you by: Title Sponsor: Coors Light; Major Sponsors: BET, Department of Water and Power, Cal Fed Bank, American Airlines, Hilton Hotels and 94.7 The Wave; Contributing Sponsors: Cadillac, Samsung, Crown Royal, DADA and Coca Cola North America; and Patron Sponsors: Black Enterprise Magazine, Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles Chicken and waffles is a dish, combining waffles, typically a breakfast food, with chicken, sometimes fried, that is served in certain specialty restaurants in the United States. The most famous of these restaurants is Roscoe's. and Soulwerkz. For ticket information visit www.ticketmaster.com, www.magicjohnson.org, call 888/MAGIC-05, 310/246-4400 or 818/995-6545. Note to Editors: All media must be credentialed separately for each event. Fax all media credentials requests to attend the Corporate Scholarship Awards Dinner, Children's Mardi Gras, "Magic's Comedy Slam," Mardi Gras Gala and/or Basketball Games by Monday, July 29 to Stacey Garcia at 310/246-1106. |
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