NBA Legend to NHL team owner? Might happen sooner than you think

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Joshua Deeds
July 23, 2023 (1:03)

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It is well-known that Magic Johnson has invested in multiple sports teams across America. He is currently part of ownership groups for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dayton Dragons, a minor league baseball team in Ohio, the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, and the Los Angeles FC in the MLS. Recently, he has also become part of the ownership of the Washington Commanders.

As an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Johnson has already earned one MLB title, which is an impressive achievement.

Magic might want to add an NHL team to his ownership resume 👀🏒

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When asked about the possibility of owning an NHL team, Johnson remained open to the idea given his extensive experience in sports ownership.

Magic Johnson is a former Michigan State Spartan and Los Angeles Laker.

He had a remarkable career in the NBA, playing under the leadership of Pat Riley for the Lakers.

His participation in the 1992 Olympics alongside Michael Jordan and Larry Bird further cemented his status as a legend in the sport.

5� NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
3� NBA Finals MVP (1980, 1982, 1987)
3� NBA Most Valuable Player (1987, 1989, 1990)
12� NBA All-Star (1980, 1982�1992)
2� NBA All-Star Game MVP (1990, 1992)
9� All-NBA First Team (1983�1991)
All-NBA Second Team (1982)
NBA All-Rookie Team (1980)
4� NBA assists leader (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987)
2� NBA steals leader (1981, 1982)
IBM Award (1984)
NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)
NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
No. 32 retired by Los Angeles Lakers
NCAA champion (1979)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1979)
Consensus first-team All-American (1979)
Second-team All-American � NABC (1978)
Third-team All-American � AP, UPI (1978)
2� First-team All-Big Ten (1978, 1979)[2]
No. 33 retired by Michigan State Spartans
First-team Parade All-American (1977)
McDonald's All-American (1977)
Mr. Basketball of Michigan (1977)

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