A major East Lansing roadway would be renamed after NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson under a proposal in the state Senate.

The proposal to honor Johnson would see nearly two miles of Grand River Avenue from Harrison Road to Hagadorn Road renamed to “Magic Johnson Way.”

However, the proposal faces opposition, and the objection has nothing to do with Magic Johnson’s basketball legacy.

During his college years, Johnson, a Lansing native, played basketball for Michigan State University, helping lead them to a national championship. He spent his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

“This section of road is one of East Lansing’s most traveled roads, and this legislation will serve as a reminder of Magic Johnson’s contribut

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