A Hero Inside and Out the Court

What does it takes to become a hero? As roughly pot would answer, a hero should possess certain qualities including courage, loyalty, honesty, generosity, kindness and few other remarkable traits. In addition, a person could be regarded as a hero if he has done a important part through and throughout his biography. Needless to say, a hero is being noted for his significant achievements in any field of endeavor that he pursues. Earvin Magic Johnson is a hero inside and out the court. His notable achievement and contributions made him as the recipient of the third Annual USA Today Hollywood mill Award.Earvin Magic Johnson became popular primarily because of his basketball skills. His basketball career started when he was still in high school at the Michigan nominate where he led the team to championship in the socio-economic class 1979. His skills as a player in the Michigan State continued to bring up and qualified him to play at the study basketball Association (NBA). Bas ketball became an important part of Magic Johnsons life. His leadership quality in this field is just one of the traits which reflect his valiant deeds.In the year 1991, Johnson was diagnosed with the deadly help virus (Pollock 426). This turning point in his life causes him to retire from playing basketball. But despite the fact that he was septic with the state virus, Johnson was never discouraged to continue with his life. As a field of fact, he showed a lot of courage when he revealed to the world that he is an HIV- official person.He was never ashamed of his condition but instead he used this as a way to help other people to become more aware of the virus. According to a research conducted by Pollock (426), the revelation of Magic Johnson had changed the attitude of people about AIDS and it also altered their behavior in order to avoid the virus. Johnsons announcement had influence and informed most of the public about the fatalities of the virus.To both(prenominal) people , having the said virus would cause them to entertain negativities and stop them in believe with their purpose in life. But to Johnson, it was the reversed that happened. Upon knowing that he has the virus, he develops a foundation which aims to educate the youth as well as other men and women regarding AIDS (Tucker 1). He also pursues his dream of fitting a businessman despite of his condition.Johnsons kindness and generosity was reflected through his several projects which aim to help and develop the potential of the black natives in business and leadership. He raised funds and lends his services to areas which are underserved. He had been generous and kind to those people in which the state seems to undermine. Johnson never gets trite of helping and sharing his blessings with other people especially those who are in need.Another act of kindness that Johnson showed was when the Hurricane Katrina hit the country. His Foundation, partnered with different grocery stores and drugsto res, provided prescriptions and groceries to the victims of the said hurricane. The renowned basketball player and businessman also stated that he would find ways to generate jobs to those who have been displaced (Tucker 1).The works, attitude, traits and contribution of Magic Johnson reassert his achievement as the recipient of the USA Todays National Hero Award. He is indeed a man with good and heroic deeds. His activities and attitude sets a good example to the youth and an inspiration to those who seems to gloaming in continuing the battle of life. Inside the court, he possess the leadership, positive attitude and loyalty to his teammates while outside the court, he showed his kindness, generosity, outmost line and willingness in helping other people. An ordinary person with extraordinary qualities, that spells the list of Earvin Magic Johnson.Work CitedPollock III, Philip H. Issues, values, and critical moments Did Magic Johnson transform public intuitive feeling on AIDS? American Journal of Political Science 38 (1994) 426.Tucker, Laura. Business Hero Magic Johnson. 5 May 2008http//www.myhero.com/myhero/hero.asp?hero=Magic_05.