How Has Billionaire Magic Johnson Helped Women In Sports? An Insight Into NBA Legend’s Latest Achievement

Even at the age of 64, Magic Johnson continues to blaze trails. Recently, he caused a stir as he was declared to be a billionaire. After watching the legend’s continuous efforts to push boundaries, it wasn’t surprising to witness the 5x NBA champion finally join the club of billionaires. As a trailblazer, his impact resonates as a catalyst for positive change in the landscape of equality. 

Let’s find out more about how the Los Angeles Lakers legend has used his influence to usher in positive transformations in women’s sports.

Magic Johnson is an active supporter of the Los Angeles Sparks

Before Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, Magic Johnson was the first NBA athlete to show interest in the WNBA. As Wade previously acknowledged and appreciated the WNBA’s growing allure, Johnson had accurately anticipated it earlier. An investment group including Johnson, and the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Mark R. Walter, acquired the WNBA franchise, Los Angeles Sparks in 2014. Following this, Johnson stated in a conference, “Thanks to my sister, Evelyn, playing college basketball, I have a great appreciation of the talented players that represent the WNBA. Our group will now work together to bring our loyal fans to another WNBA championship. “ He has been doing this since that day.

He is also associated with the Los Angeles Dodgers.    From attending the practices to the games, he has been actively supporting the players. As promised by the Lakers legend, they were indeed able to bring in a change for the team and its fans. The Sparks won the WNBA championship in 2016. Not just through his business endeavors, he also shows his support to women athletes through his social media accounts.

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Magic Johnson praised the Nebraska Volleyball team for legendary triumph

Recently, this September, the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team made a historic achievement of 306 consecutive sellouts. Johnson tweeted a congratulatory post for the Nebraska women’s team to show his support. 

A few months ago, he also tweeted another message to American sprinters Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson who won second and third-place finishes, respectively. Taking to his X account, he wrote, “Congratulations to American sprinters Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson for placing second and third in the womens 200M finals!! @ItsGabrielleT @itskerrii”

Fostering more inclusivity, several more stars including the 3x NBA Finals MVP are committed to empowering female athletes.

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