Over the summer, Magic Johnson has been very active on social media.
The Los Angeles Lakers legend recently posted a video that went viral.
His post had over 160,000 likes.
Johnson wrote: “It was nice to be back in Barcelona, Spain where I won my gold medal with the Dream Team! I’m back shooting hoops, not in an arena this time, but on a yacht! 😁”
Many NBA players reacted to Johnson’s post.
Jamal Crawford: “The Magic Man!”
Kevin Durant: “🔥🔥🔥🔥 the icon still gets shots up”
Chris Paul: “🔥🔥🔥”
Reggie Miller: “The Ultimate BALLER”
Jay Williams: “I see you Unc”
Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang and Magic Johnson before the 2024 NWSL Championship match at CPKC Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images / Kylie Graham-Imagn Images
Johnson last played in the NBA during the 1996 season, so fans having the chance to see him get shots up is exciting.
He still remains active in the sports world, as the part-owner of several franchises.
Via ESPN (on October 31, 2024): “Magic Johnson is a true winner 👏 🏆
10x NBA champion (Lakers) 🏆 2x #WorldSeries champion (Dodgers) 🏆 NCAA champion (Michigan St.) 🏆 WNBA champion (Sparks) 🏆 MLS Cup champion (LAFC)”
Magic Johnson is a true winner 👏
🏆 10x NBA champion (Lakers)
🏆 2x #WorldSeries champion (Dodgers)
🏆 NCAA champion (Michigan St.)
🏆 WNBA champion (Sparks)
🏆 MLS Cup champion (LAFC) pic.twitter.com/tn0CjMZe6B
— ESPN (@espn) October 31, 2024
Johnson was selected by the Lakers with the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft.
He played all 13 seasons of his career for the franchise.
The Hall of Fame guard helped lead the Lakers to five NBA Championships.
Via Ballislife.com (on October 12, 2021): “42 YEARS AGO TODAY: Magic Johnson put up 26 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK in his NBA debut.
ROOKIE RESUME
18 PTS, 7.7 REB, 7.3 AST, 2.4 STL
18 PTS, 10.5 REB, 9.4 AST, 3 STL (Playoffs)
Triple-Double Leader
All-Star
Finals MVP
Champion”
42 YEARS AGO TODAY: Magic Johnson put up 26 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK in his NBA debut.
ROOKIE RESUME
18 PTS, 7.7 REB, 7.3 AST, 2.4 STL
18 PTS, 10.5 REB, 9.4 AST, 3 STL (Playoffs)
Triple-Double Leader
All-Star
Finals MVP
Champion pic.twitter.com/2PZlXTR1Fi
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 12, 2021