Former NBA Star Elected Mayor admin Wednesday, December 3, 2008 The Game Also making history during the nomination season is retired NBA star Kevin Johnson. Defeating his competition, two-term incumbent Heather Fargo, Johnson recently became the first black mayor of Sacramento, California. Much like our very soon to be president, Barack Obama, Johnson’s campaign theme focused on change. “No more business as usual” said Johnson. During his campaign, Johnson had the support of billionaire investor Warren Buffet and fellow NBA stars like Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal. Once again….YES WE CAN!!!!! (Source)