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NBA giant Magic Johnson had an incredible career and won five championships from 1980 to 1988. The legend was also a part of the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, best known as ‘The Dream Team.’ And the player has always mentioned how he has received love and support from his wife Cookie Johnson during his career.

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The couple met in 1978 at Michigan State University and have been together ever since. After dating for over a decade, the two tied the knot in the year 1991. The couple have been married for 30 years and share two children. As the 12-time NBA All-Star player celebrates his 64th birthday, his wife Cookie took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming birthday message, a reminder of their love and persistence.

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Cookie Johnson’s heartwarming birthday wish for Magic Johnson

The philanthropist shared a clip from Johnson’s 64th early birthday celebrations and dinner. She took to her Instagram to share the clip and penned down an adorable message along with it.

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The message reads, “Happy Birthday my love! I love the way you enjoy life, and I am so happy to be on this journey with you. I pray the lord has favor on you today and every day. Love you always and forever.” 

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In the video, the couple looked in high spirits as they posed for photographs. The clip is from their luxurious yacht trip. Every year, the couple set out for an adventurous trip. The staff of the Phoenix 2 worth a whopping $15 million ensured that the legend and his wife had the best early birthday celebrations. 

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And fans also got a glimpse of Johnson’s birthday cake which was as unique as the special night. It paid homage to Johnson’s basketball career and his latest $5.6 billion worth of success. 

Magic Johnson’s epic birthday cake

Last month, the 5-time NBA champion proudly shared that he is part owner of the $5.6 billion worth of Washington Commanders. Johnson’s birthday cake featured the logos of both Washington Commanders and L.A Lakers. 

Johnson added another feather to his cap with his new ownership. His impressive business portfolio flaunts MLS’s Los Angeles Football Club, MBA’s Los Angeles Dodgers, and WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. The new ownership of the Lakers’ legend also promises a new beginning for the team. Together, how the team will do wonders remains to be seen.

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Well, for now, what do you think about Cookie Johnson’s sweet message for the legend? Tell us in the comments.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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