Basketball: Magic Johnson inducted into hall of fame

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, whose fluid play and uncanny court awareness allowed him to win titles at every level from high school to the NBA, has been inducted into the United States Basketball Hall of Fame.

Joining Johnson were late Croatian star Drazen Petrovic, long-time college and pro coach Larry Brown, University of Arizona coach Lute Olson, North Carolina State women's coach Kay Yow, and the Harlem Globetrotters, the first team elected since 1963.

Johnson and the Globetrotters were elected in their first year of eligibility.

Johnson initially retired in 1991 after contracting HIV, the virus that causes Aids, but he has kept it under control through a variety of medications.

A 12-time NBA All-Star in his 13-year pro career, he led the Lakers to five NBA titles.