Black athlete confidential  The Mag surveyed 82 anonymous pro
athletes about race issues in sports  Originally Published:
December 28, 2012 ESPN The Magazine  Magic JohnsonDenis
Poroy/Getty ImagesRetired athlete most likely to be president in
2024? The vote goes to Magic Johnson.  If you were told that in
the year 2024, a retired athlete would be elected president, who
do you think it would be?  1. Magic Johnson: 26.6 percent 2.
Michael Jordan: 12.7 percent 3. Ray Lewis: 10.1 percent 4. Derek
Jeter: 8.2 percent T5. LeBron James, Kevin Johnson: 5 percent
Female Olympian: "Magic Johnson, because he was a great public
figure during his basketball career and after. He's been an
advocate for social and African-American rights and a voice in
the public. He's very, very humble and carries himself well.
He'd really speak as a voice for the people."  NBA player:
"Michael Jordan, because he's been the guy thus far in my
generation who has transcended the typical post-career athlete.
He's the owner of the team now, and