"All-Stars to Give Magic a Nervous Embrace"

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"All-Stars to Give Magic a Nervous Embrace"

New York Times (02/07/92), P. B9
Berkow, Ira

Abstract: Many basketball players expected to play in Sunday's All-Star game are uncomfortable about Magic Johnson playing because of his infection with HIV. Phil Jackson, coach of the Chicago Bulls and the East team at the All-Stars, said that when he asked an unnamed player how he felt about playing against Johnson, the player responded, "I don't want to guard him." While the chance of HIV being transmitted in casual contact is infintesimal, it does not reassure other players enough to accept that Johnson will pose no threat to them. A prestigious sports agent said that approximately 25 of his NBA clients had called and expressed concern about playing against Johnson. Johnson is also expected to play in the Summer Olympic Games. There have been no indications that he may rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA this spring. A poll conducted by eight newspapers and reported by the Orange County Register on Jan. 24 discovered that, among the 132 NBA players polled, 96 said that Johnson should play in the All-Star Game. Eleven said he should not and 25 had no comment. Related Story: Washington Post (02/07) P. C9

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