Magic Johnson denied “false stories” that he donated blood to Covid-19 patients and underprivileged children.
The Los Angeles Lakers legend tweeted on Tuesday, “I’m aware of the false story circling the Internet and to be clear, I have never donated blood.”
I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 23, 2022
The rumors started after a photo circulated on Twitter showing Johnson having his blood drawn.
Is this why Magic Johnson& Johnson donating Blood.. pic.twitter.com/p5lnbAr6Ho
— Nikki Mcroy (@mcroy_nikki) August 21, 2022
According to the Associated Press, the photo is from a 2012 documentary called “Endgame: AIDS in Black America.” The image shows Johnson having his blood drawn at a doctor’s office, not donating blood.
Johnson announced he was infected with the HIV virus during a press conference in 1991. The news shocked the sports world.
The American Red Cross bans people infected with HIV from donating blood, even if the viral load is undetectable.
