Former NBA Star Magic Johnson `'Outraged,' By Radio Hosts... Accusation That He Faked AIDS!!!!!!!

by **J The Kidd** Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:20 am

Retired NBA star Magic Johnson has responded to accusations made by
KTLK radio hosts Chris Baker and Langdon Perry that he had "faked
AIDS."

On Wednesday, host Perry asked during the broadcast of "The Chris
Baker Show," "What about diseases that are eminently treatable and you
can live with for a long, long time quite healthily if you just get
some basic drugs?"

Baker cut in, "like Magic Johnson."

Perry replied, "Like Magic with his faked AIDS."

When asked if he's convinced that the basketball player just pretended
to have the disease, Perry adamantly said, "I'm convinced that Magic
faked AIDS."

He added when Baker agreed, "It falls apart when you get into motivation. I'm not sure why, but I'm pretty sure he faked AIDS."

"Cause he's the only cured AIDS guy ever."

In response, Johnson released a statement expressing his "outrage" over the hosts' accusation.

He said, "I am extremely disappointed in KTLK in Minneapolis. I am
outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such serious
and deadly issue. Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS and the fact that
they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable."

"Chris, Langdon and KTLK should use their power in a more positive
light by encouraging people to get tested for this disease instead of
making up such ridiculous lies."

Johnson announced in 1991 that he would retire from the sports immediately upon learning that he tested positive for HIV.