After his incredible success in the NBA, Magic Johnson focused on his dream of becoming a businessman. Magic established himself as a business mogul and a community leader after his retirement from the league. As a result of his smart investments, Johnson has attained a fortune worth $620 million. The Los Angeles Lakers legend recently gave an insight into his trip to Paris along with his wife Cookie Johnson and some important members of his team. However, Magic Johnston ended up getting destroyed for his unmissable night at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Magic Johnson recently posted some pictures of his trip to Paris on his official Twitter account. Moreover, the five-time NBA champ also revealed some details of his luxurious outing in Paris. However, the details of his night at the Eiffel Tower triggered some negative responses from fans on Twitter.
Fans destroy Magic Johnson after his recent Twitter post
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In his recent Twitter post, Magic Johnson wrote, “We had an excellent 7-course meal with a breathtaking view of Paris tonight from the top of the Eiffel Tower! What a great dining experience with Cookie, my COO Kawanna Brown, Sodexo CEO & Board of Directors Chairwoman Sophie Bellon, & Sodexo Live CEO Nathalie Bellon-Szabo!”
Magic informed the fans about his grand dinner at the Eiffel Tower restaurant with his wife Cookie and several other members of his team. The Lakers legend also shared some amazing pictures from his outing.
Unfortunately, the fans on Twitter were not impressed by Johnson’s tweet and ended up taking a dig at the NBA legend. One of the fans wrote, “Bragging as always when most can’t have a 1-course meal. Most multi millionaires don’t brag like you Magic Sad.”
bragging as always when most can't have a 1-course meal. Most multi millionaires don't brag like you Magic Sad
— Bartman (@Bartman51) January 19, 2023
Meanwhile, many other fans expressed their displeasure about Magic Johnson’s tweet in the comments section. Here are some reactions from the fans.
Wow…inflation at multi-decade highs, people struggling to make ends meet … and you post this??? By the way, that isn’t a very good restaurant. If you’re going to flex, at least make it look like you know what you’re talking about. What’s next? More yacht pics?
— MPower (@mpower514) January 19, 2023
When you say “tonight” do you really man 3 weeks ago?
— Justin Cook (@jrcook410) January 19, 2023
Let me google 7 course me.
— H (@GwapDolla) January 19, 2023
Keep flexing Magic #LakeShow
— HombreTriAthlon (@NeverStandDown2) January 19, 2023
Another month long vacation ? https://t.co/1KIbmKKXpT
— James Chappelle (@james_chappelle) January 19, 2023
Why only 7 courses?
— Jewish Laettner (@Jewish_Laettner) January 19, 2023
Well…gat damn Mr. and Mrs Magic. Might have well have said: pic.twitter.com/og3dF4ZGMw
— Next Question! (@Belmercis) January 19, 2023
Fans on Twitter did not seem to be too impressed by Magic’s recent tweet as they called out the Lakers legend with some heated comments. Meanwhile, here is how the Lakers legend earned his massive fortunes after NBA retirement.
How did Magic Johnson become rich?
Magic Johnson had a dream of becoming a businessman since childhood apart from making it big in the NBA. After his shocking retirement in 1991, Magic diverted his focus from playing in the league to creating a fortune for himself. The 12-time All-Star made some lucrative investments by building shopping malls and theatres.
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Further, Magic achieved a huge business milestone after teaming up with Sony. After his successful venture with Sony, Johnson invested in various established business chains including Starbucks and Burger King. Moreover, Magic also teamed up with Sodexo to start his own food and facilities management corporation named SodexoMagic. As a result of his smart investments over the years, the three-time Finals MVP created a massive empire worth $620 million.
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