1980 MVP – L.A. beat Philadelphia, 4-2
1987 MVP – L.A. beat Boston, 4-2
What he’s doing: Magic made headlines several months ago as the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers' new ownership group. And that is only the latest in his many entrepreneurial ventures, which he pursues under the banner of Magic Johnson Enterprises. He is proactive in investing in inner cities, where his company owns movie theaters and Starbucks. During the current playoffs, he has been a regular pregame and halftime analyst for ESPN. Magic is also a motivational speaker and philanthropist whose foundation focuses on the educational, health, and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities. Johnson is the only rookie and the youngest player, at 20, to ever be named MVP of the Finals when he did it in 1980.
