In the history of the game of basketball, only a handful have transcended the sport like Magic Johnson has. The aura of the retired great has attracted the eyes of numerous stars and a recent event showcased the same. The 64-year-old hung out in a star-studded $882 million worth of environment, shortly after his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s disrespect.
Magic seemed unfazed after the 6x NBA champion’s comments in a room filled with celebrities. Despite that, the snub from Kareem bugged numerous fans, as it potentially added a dynamic to the legends’ bond.
Who did Magic Johnson hang out with following Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s comments?
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Magic recently attended Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a guest amongst three other stars. In the backstage, Johnson engaged in discussions with Dave Winfield, Lionel Richie, and the host himself. He later uploaded clicks of it from his Instagram to share the moments with his followers.
The images revealed him sharing laughs in the presence of popular figures with a total net worth of nearly a billion dollars. This interaction proved how unbothered he was following Kareem’s comments on an ongoing debate. The 76-year-old recently faced the question regarding the greatest point guard to ever play the game.
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To this, the 76-year-old reportedly replied, ?Oscar Robertson,” before adding, “He was awesome?.?His choice shocked everyone, as he did not select Johnson, despite sharing the court with him for a decade. Following this, Magic remained silent as he continued with his daily activities and even gave a glimpse of it to his fans.
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The entire scenario further displayed the stoic nature of the 3x NBA MVP as his actions set examples for others. This makes us one aspect of the legend even more.
The amusing side of Magic Johnson
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His personality makes people gravitate towards him, as he has showcased a great deal of confidence in everything in his life. Despite venturing into various fields since retirement, he has kept a low profile regarding that in public eyes. His shrewd mind puts forward his humours side in the audience first, sheathing his competitive self.
The Lakers icon thus refused to comment on the ongoing debate around the best point guard of all time. Moreover, Kareem then published a video rectifying himself, putting Johnson in the limelight.
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As the off-court life of Magic keeps on flourishing to date, he serves as a benchmark for the modern-day NBA stars. A stalwart who saved the league stands tall in the mass.