The nickname "Magic" was given to Earvin Johnson by a sportswriter, who saw the 15-year-old Basketball play in a high school game. He made 36 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists, and did it so beautifully that the journalist referred to him as "Magic" Johnson. The name -- and the prowess on the court -- stuck.
Marco Johnson goes by The Answer.
Tapley Johnson goes by T.O. Johnson.
Arch Johnson went by Arch Johnson.
Garry Johnson goes by Jellybean Johnson.
Magic Schwarz goes by The Magician.
Johnson Hatfield went by Johnse.
Payne Johnson goes by Payne.
Peta Johnson goes by Petaj.
Quanita Johnson goes by Q.
Saundra Johnson goes by Starr.
Sicily Johnson goes by Spirit.
Stanis Johnson goes by Tani.