Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidental Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.
Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. The recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” the White House said.
Johnson took to social media after the ceremony to express his excitement and gratitude for the latest of many outstanding accomplishments and recognitions in his life.