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.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 4: Former NBA player Earvin "Magic" Johnson greets U.S. President Joe Biden ... [+] before being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White ...

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science on Saturday.

From NBA.com News Services Magic Johnson becomes the 6th NBA player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of ...

Former NBA star Magic Johnson is set to receive the Presidential ... and the caliber of person who receives it: "The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented ...

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.

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

Denzel Washington joined 17 other honorees in receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House over the weekend.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House. President Joe Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous ...

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will be among 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden during a Saturday ceremony at the White House. The Presidential ...