The Los Angeles Lakers, since its inception, has seen many great players wear its famous purple and gold jersey. The NBA world has been blessed to witness inspired and great basketball from legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson. They shifted the goalpost for success with each passing game.
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Even after his retirement, Magic Johnson has stayed true to the innovation that he was famous for. He grew his wealth and proved to be an astute businessman.
On Saturday night, he tweeted that God has abundantly blessed him. He reminded everyone that he has won 10 NBA championships, 5 as an active player, and the other titles as an owner. Magic Johnson listed his achievements on social media as an owner, which included a World Series ring with the Dodgers and a WNBA championship with the Sparks.
He recently added another feather to his cap. His team, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) won its first-ever MLS championship against Philadelphia.
Fans celebrated the win alongside Johnson. They applauded his mastermind for attaching his name to great teams. And they want this kind of infectious and winning attitude to be attached to the Lakers once again.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
Come back to the Lakers
— Horchata Papii 🫥 (@sammy_310) November 6, 2022
First one of many magic 🙏🏽💛🖤 https://t.co/EXTAJfsFq9
— freddy (@alfredwzrd) November 6, 2022
I swear I’d love to learn how to do business from him and @SHAQ frfr! Lord please
— Ty ✨ (@tcrxviii__) November 6, 2022
Got to give it to you Magic, you've been doing it for awhile.
— BLOODLINE 🙏🏿💪🏿🤑🦁 (@Kameron841) November 6, 2022
Save the Lakers now
— Sean (@lakersrtrash) November 6, 2022
Johnson also didn’t dial back on the praises for his team. After LAFC’s dramatic victory, he wrote on Twitter that he and his wife, Cookie were “champions again!” He extended his gratitude to the entire management, staff, head coach, and all his business partners.
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Magic Johnson has the ball in his court
His business ventures have proved time and time again to be solid decisions. The Hall of Famer has been working tirelessly for his investments to carry his name forward. His portfolio has been diversified across various fields and businesses. But one thing remains singular: sports.
He once had ownership stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers, but he sold his minority stake in 2010. Though he reportedly made millions off it, fans are hoping he can work his magic again by being an owner once again.
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It was his ability to score with dominance and grace on the court that earned him the nickname ‘Magic’. The NBA world can say the same about the streak of successes he has had with his businesses.