Australians Invite Magic to Play
From Staff and Wire Reports
Basketball Australia said Tuesday it has invited Magic Johnson to captain a United States all-star team in a pre-Olympic tournament against the country’s national team.
The invitation is seen as an attempt by national officials to distance the sport from remarks made last week by some team members and the team doctor. The doctor questioned whether the team should play against the HIV-positive Johnson.
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