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Jeff Teague makes controversial comment about Magic Johnson

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July 17, 2025

Pike High School head coach Jeff Teague reacts to action on the court during the second half of an IHSAA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at Pike High School. Officials ended the game with 4:51 left on the clock after an altercation on the court. Lawrence Central High School won, 69-55.

Jeff Teague was a solid NBA player who played 12 years in the league. He made one All-Star team and won a championship in 2021. This was as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Magic Johnson, on the other hand, was on another level. He made 12 All-Star teams and won five NBA titles. Most consider Magic to be the GOAT point guard.

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The two, outside of both being point guards, have little in common. Their names are now being mentioned together thanks to insensitive comments Teague made about Magic, and, in particular, his son EJ.

“He survived HIV and his son,” Teague said on the Club 520 podcast. “What I’m saying is that everything Magic Johnson had to endure. With people just disrespecting him, his family, his wife, everything. Shoutout to Magic Johnson, bro. You one of the GOATs for sure.”

“He survived HIV AND his SON” ☠️☠️☠️ ☠️☠️☠️☠️ pic.twitter.com/Z5pIbP7zIR

— BHENtel (@bhentoofunny) July 16, 2025

This appears to be a backhanded compliment to Magic. The fact that Teague would claim Magic’s son, EJ, who identifies as a gay man, as something he survived is simply disrespectful.

Magic has not responded to Teague’s comments and likely won’t. He has risen above any hate that has been thrown at him since he entered the public eye.

Magic will continue to live his life to the fullest. That includes being a loving father to all of his children.

About the Author Published Jul 17, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1