While reading this article I wonder what my initial reaction would have been. For instance let down in Magic Johnson still a fan? All I can do is wonder. Outside of the article I have my beliefs about whether or not he does truly have the HIV virus. But to the article, I agree that he is sometimes considered as an exception to the circumstance of HIV (I think this is a point made on 271). All in all he is a great role model and still yet a success. The article speaks of Bird and Johnson reforming basketball outside of the sport. These two paved the way for Michael Jordan to Allen Iverson to Kobe and LeBron to have endorsements that reflect personalities. Before Bird and Johnson I cannot think of that NBA or ABA players who represented things other than basketball. As I stated earlier Johnson has been removed from the stigma of HIV. I am unsure how it came about but it is evident. Before those who had the virus were publicly scrutinized and although it took a lot for Johnson to stand out he did not receive the scrutiny some have and still will receive. I do appreciate his efforts of raising awareness and fighting against it and I am not trying to stay he should receive that image just merely stating he avoided it. He is considered the Hero with AIDS and I think his title is well earned in that he has done a lot. I am curious as to what was said about the article and what type of discussion occurred.
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