NBA legend Magic Johnson is outraged that a pair of Minneapolis talk radio host accused him of faking his diagnosis of acquiring the AIDS virus.
KTLK’s Chris Baker and Langdon Perry made the remarks during their conservative talk show on Wednesday. The context of the remarks are unclear, as Perry was responding to a caller complaining about using common sense in treating diseases. (Click here to listen to the radio segment).
Johnson issued a statement on Thursday:
I am outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such a serious and deadly issue. Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS, and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable. Chris, Langdon and KTLK should use their power in a more positive light by encouraging people to get tested for this disease instead of making up such ridiculous lies.
Johnson tested HIV-positive in 1992 and retired from the NBA at 32.
The KTLK program director declined to comment on the segment.
