Magic Johnson
American basketball player and entrepreneur
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| 2024 | Magic Johnson, as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrated a victory as the team became World Series champions. |
| 2024 | Magic Johnson, as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrated a victory as the team became World Series champions. |
| September 2024 | In September 2024, Johnson joined the investment group for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). |
| September 2024 | In September 2024, Johnson joined the investment group for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). |
| 2023 | In 2023, Johnson invested $240 million in a group that purchased the Washington Commanders of the NFL for $6.05 billion. |
| 2023 | According to Forbes, Johnson became a billionaire, making him one of the richest celebrities. |
| 2023 | According to Forbes, Johnson became a billionaire, making him one of the richest celebrities. |
| 2023 | In 2023, Johnson invested $240 million in a group that purchased the Washington Commanders of the NFL for $6.05 billion. |
| 2022 | The Athletic ranked Magic Johnson as the 5th greatest player in NBA history, and the highest ranked point guard, as part of the NBA's 75th anniversary commemoration. |
| 2022 | Los Angeles FC, co-owned by Johnson, won the MLS Cup in 2022. |
| 2022 | The NBA began awarding MVPs for the conference finals, naming the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy after Magic Johnson. |
| 2022 | Los Angeles FC, co-owned by Johnson, won the MLS Cup in 2022. |
| 2022 | The Athletic ranked Magic Johnson as the 5th greatest player in NBA history, and the highest ranked point guard, as part of the NBA's 75th anniversary commemoration. |
| 2022 | The NBA began awarding MVPs for the conference finals, naming the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy after Magic Johnson. |
| 2021 | Johnson was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. |
| 2021 | Johnson was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. |
| 2019 | At the 2019 NBA Awards, Magic Johnson received the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award, which he shared with Larry Bird. |
| 2019 | At the 2019 NBA Awards, Magic Johnson received the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award, which he shared with Larry Bird. |
| April 9 2019 | Magic Johnson held an impromptu news conference where he announced his resignation from the Lakers, stating he wanted to return to his role as an NBA ambassador. |
| April 9 2019 | Magic Johnson held an impromptu news conference where he announced his resignation from the Lakers, stating he wanted to return to his role as an NBA ambassador. |
| 2018 | Johnson announced co-ownership of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise, Los Angeles FC, which began play in 2018. |
| 2018 | The Los Angeles Lakers, under Magic Johnson's leadership, reached an agreement with free agent LeBron James on a four-year contract. |
| 2018 | Johnson announced co-ownership of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise, Los Angeles FC, which began play in 2018. |
| 2018 | The Los Angeles Lakers, under Magic Johnson's leadership, reached an agreement with free agent LeBron James on a four-year contract. |
| 2017 | Magic Johnson was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as a member of 'The Dream Team.' |
| 2017 | Magic Johnson was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as a member of 'The Dream Team.' |
| February 2017 | Johnson returned to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. |
| February 2017 | Johnson returned to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. |
| February 21 2017 | Magic Johnson replaced Jim Buss as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he aimed to acquire star players and clear existing roster members. |
| February 21 2017 | Magic Johnson replaced Jim Buss as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he aimed to acquire star players and clear existing roster members. |
| 2016 | Johnson won the WNBA championship as the owner of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016. |
| 2016 | Johnson won the WNBA championship as the owner of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016. |
| August 22 2016 | Magic Johnson hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. |
| August 22 2016 | Magic Johnson hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. |
| 2015 | Magic Johnson endorsed Hillary Clinton in her second presidential campaign. |
| 2015 | Johnson completed the acquisition for a majority, controlling interest in EquiTrust Life Insurance Company. |
| 2015 | Magic Johnson endorsed Hillary Clinton in her second presidential campaign. |
| 2015 | Johnson completed the acquisition for a majority, controlling interest in EquiTrust Life Insurance Company. |
| 2014 | In 2014, Johnson was involved in buying the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and was named one of ESPNW's Impact 25. |
| 2014 | In 2014, Johnson and Guber sold their stake in the Dayton Dragons, a Class-A minor league baseball team. |
| 2014 | In 2014, Johnson and Guber sold their stake in the Dayton Dragons, a Class-A minor league baseball team. |
| 2014 | In 2014, Johnson was involved in buying the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and was named one of ESPNW's Impact 25. |
| 2013 | Magic Johnson endorsed and appeared in campaign ads for Wendy Greuel, an unsuccessful candidate for Los Angeles mayor. |
| 2013 | Magic Johnson endorsed and appeared in campaign ads for Wendy Greuel, an unsuccessful candidate for Los Angeles mayor. |
| 2012 | Johnson launched Aspire, a cable TV network featuring programming aimed at black audiences. |
| 2012 | Magic Johnson endorsed Barack Obama for president. |
| 2012 | Magic Johnson endorsed Barack Obama for president. |
| 2012 | Johnson launched Aspire, a cable TV network featuring programming aimed at black audiences. |
| March 2012 | In March 2012, Johnson's ownership group was announced as the winner of the proceedings to buy the Dodgers, paying $2 billion for the team. |
| March 2012 | In March 2012, Johnson's ownership group was announced as the winner of the proceedings to buy the Dodgers, paying $2 billion for the team. |
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