Even Though His Billion-Dollar Dream Slipping Out, Elated Magic Johnson Laments Reason Behind Not ‘Getting The Team’

With the spectacular way the Washington Commanders have started the NFL season, Magic Johnson is enjoying the glory of being a new NFL team owner. He sat down with CBS Mornings to talk about his new title as the co-owner of an NFL team. He delved into how this partnership came to be. As per his narration, it sounds like it was destiny that the Los Angeles Lakers legend is leading the Washington-based football team.

He co-owns the team with billionaire philanthropist Josh Harris. Johnson would say on the morning show that if things were different, they would be in a different city today.

When Magic Johnson almost missed his NFL dream

Magic Johnson was over the moon when the Washington Commanders defeated the Denver Broncos 35-33 on Sunday. Perhaps the win is a little personal. Because Johnson and the owning group of the Commanders were this close to owning the Broncos. He would reveal how they came to own the DC-based team on CBS Mornings.

Saying he’s “all in” on the Commanders’ success, the NBA legend says, “I’m not a guy who, you know, writes a check and stands on the sideline.” He would tell his partner, Josh Harris, the same. Perhaps that’s what drove Harris to bring Johnson on board because any team would benefit from an executive like the 5x NBA champion.

When asked what made Johnson and Harris take over the Commanders, the NBA superstar revealed that this partnership was always brewing. It just so happened to be with another team. Harris is in the ownership groups of the Philadelphia 76ers among other sports teams. He wanted to add an NFL team to his portfolio, and the chance came with the Denver Broncos.

Harris and Johnson bid on the Broncos but lost the chance. “[Harris] said if another team comes back up for sale, I want you in my group,” Johnson said. The chance came this year. Sealing a $6 billion deal, Johnson and Harris formed the owning group of the Washington Commanders. “God has a way of working everything out,” Johnson gushed. “I’m so happy we didn’t get the team because this is the perfect situation.”

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a stigma-crushing, megawatt smiling, warm-hearted philanthropist. His generosity has impacted people across the nation. But he’s especially happy to be involved in the Washington DC community through the Commanders. He’s built many establishments like Starbucks and generated business in the city.

“I’ve invested hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars in this city with the things that I built here.” As the Commanders advance fueled by Johnson, he has big plans to build a presence in the capital.

Magic Johnson helps DC win

After making their debut as NFL team owners, Magic Johnson and Josh Harris are celebrating the Commanders winning streak so far. the 12x All-Star is holding true to his word that he’s going to be the actively involved owner he promised Harris.

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“So now to understand I’m one of the owners of the Commanders and the things that I want to do in the community… so this is a win-win for Josh and the ownership group, but also for the fans and the city too,” Johnson proudly declared.

Magic Johnson has still got a lot to do, and he’s not going to stop. The Commanders are up against the Buffalo Bills on September 24 and Johnson is hoping to keep the winning streak going.

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