Magic Johnson SLAMS Michigan State for DESPICABLE Adolf Hitler incident

Magic Johnson was a standout player for the Michigan State Spartans.

Magic Johnson SLAMS Michigan State for DESPICABLE Adolf Hitler incident

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In the recent basketball scene, Michigan State University faced severe criticism when an image of Adolf Hitler was displayed on the jumbotron before the Michigan/MSU game. Former Michigan State Spartan and NBA legend Magic Johnson didn’t hesitate to express his disappointment with his alma mater.

The LA Lakers icon took to Twitter to voice his disappointment with Michigan State University, emphasizing that the university needs to be better for the sake of students, faculty, alumni, and the community.

He wrote:

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I’m disappointed with my alma mater Michigan State University. There is no excuse for this. Where is the accountability? As a former Spartan, we have to be better for the students, faculty, alumni and the community!

Michigan State’s athletic director, Alan Haller, announced that he has suspended an employee who was involved in allowing Adolf Hitler’s image to be displayed on the videoboards.

Amidst the widespread outrage, it appears that the incident was a result of a complete accident. Michigan State was featuring a trivia game from the YouTube channel The Quiz Channel, which included a question about Hitler’s birthplace, as reported by CBS News.

Magic Johnson’s Spartans career paved the way to NBA legend status

Magic Johnson’s college basketball career with the Michigan State Spartans was a crucial stepping stone in his journey to becoming an NBA legend. During his time with the Spartans in the late 1970s, he made a significant impact in several ways.

Magic Johnson (Credits: ESPN)

Johnson played a pivotal role in leading the Michigan State Spartans to an NCAA championship victory in the 1978-79 season. This championship game, in which he faced off against Larry Bird and Indiana State, is often regarded as one of the most iconic matchups in college basketball history. Michigan State’s triumph solidified Johnson’s reputation as a basketball sensation.

Following his successful stint with the Spartans, Magic Johnson entered the 1979 NBA Draft as a highly sought-after prospect. He was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the beginning of his legendary NBA career. Over the years, he went on to win multiple NBA championships and earned numerous accolades, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

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