CNN 20: Magic Johnson Retires From Basketball Because of HIV Infection
BERNARD SHAW, CNN ANCHOR: Basketball legend Irvin "Magic" Johnson has announced he is infected with the virus that causes AIDS and he is retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson made that announcement two days ago at The Forum in Inglewood, California with the same grace we have come to expect from him on the court in victory or in defeat. Because of the HIV virus are that I have obtained I will have to retire from the -- obtained I will have to retire the Lakers today.</s>MAGIC JOHNSON, FORMER BASKETBALL PLAYER: Because of the HIV virus that I have obtained I will have to retire today.</s>MARK MCKAY, CNN SPORTS ANCHOR: He was in Los Angeles and he got up before the media and announced what the rumors had been. He confirmed the rumors that he was HIV positive.</s>JOHNSON: For the kids, that's why I am going to be a spokesman for this HIV VIRUS.