Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden during a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.

President Biden awarded Magic Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but he needed a hand draping the medal on the 6-foot-9 Hall of Famer.

President Biden honored 19 figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Of the honorees, there was one that should inspire us all - Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on Saturday at the White House.

The former NBA superstar is set to be given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday.

Among Johnson's off-court achievements is the Magic Johnson Foundation. The group works to develop programs and support organizations that address the needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 4: Former NBA player Earvin "Magic" Johnson crouches while being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House ...

Magic Johnson added a prestigious honor to his trophy case on Saturday. Johnson was one of 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the nation's highest civilian honor and, according to the White House, is typically presented to people who have made meritorious contributions to ...

Magic Johnson and Lionel Messi are among 19 people receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, the White House announced Saturday, the morning of the awards.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.