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Magic Johnson Says He's Friends With Isiah Thomas Again

(CBS) After decades of separation, Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas are friends again.

Today, Johnson tweeted: "I had a great private convo with @iamisiahthomas. Glad we can be friends again."

Johnson and Thomas' friendship took a turn for the worst after Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexual orientation - something that greatly angered the Lakers' superstar.

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