This Day in History:, Magic Johnson Returns br for All-Star Game.br February 9, 1992.br The popular LA Laker point guard br had shocked the world by retiring br from basketball three months earlier.br The five-time NBA champion br had announced that he br tested positive for HIV, the br virus that causes AIDS.br When Johnson stepped onto the court br in Orlando on February 9, 1992, he was met br with a standing ovation from fans.br Despite the stigma br attached to AIDS at br the time, his friend and rival br player, Isiah Thomas, kissed him.br Johnson played a total of 29 minutes, br scored 25 points, and made nine assists br to help the West beat the East, 153-113.