A Hero Inside and Out the Court

What does it takes to become a attack aircraft? As most mass would answer, a hero should possess certain qualities including courage, loyalty, honesty, generosity, kindness and or so otherwise remarkable traits. In addition, a person could be regarded as a hero if he has do a portentous contribution through break his life. 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 Hero 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 State where he led the team to championship in the class 1979. His skills as a player in the Michigan State continued to boost and suffice him to play at the National Basketball Association (NBA). Basketball became a n important part of Magic Johnsons life. His leadership quality in this field is just one of the traits which reflect his heroic deeds.In the year 1991, Johnson was diagnosed with the deadly AIDS virus ( pollock 426). This turning point in his life causes him to retire from playing basketball. only despite the fact that he was infected with the verbalise virus, Johnson was neer discouraged to continue with his life. As a matter of fact, he showed a lot of courage when he revealed to the world that he is an HIV-positive person.He was never ashamed of his condition but instead he used this as a way to garter 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 some people, having the said vir us would cause them to entertain negativities and stop them in believing with their purpose in life. simply 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 intimately as other men and women regarding AIDS (Tucker 1). He also pursues his dream of becoming a businessman despite of his condition.Johnsons kindness and generosity was reflected through his several projects which aim to help and develop the potential drop of the black natives in business and leadership. He raised funds and lends his services to areas which are underserved. He had been big and kind to those people in which the state seems to undermine. Johnson never gets tired 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 drugstores, p rovided prescriptions and groceries to the victims of the said hurricane. The renowned basketball player and businessman also stated that he would find ways to hand jobs to those who have been displaced (Tucker 1).The works, attitude, traits and contribution of Magic Johnson justified 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 surrender 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 concern and willingness in helping other people. An ordinary person with extraordinary qualities, that spells the name of Earvin Magic Johnson.Work CitedPollock III, Philip H. Issues, values, and life-sustaining moments Did Magic Johnson transform public opinion on AIDS? American Jo urnal of Political Science 38 (1994) 426.Tucker, Laura. Business Hero Magic Johnson. 5 May 2008http//www.myhero.com/myhero/hero.asp?hero=Magic_05.