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Despite being a billionaire, Magic Johnson finds time to celebrate the success of people close to him. From his social media account, one can easily find out how the Lakers legend is spending his time spreading positivity. He did one such thing once again when he congratulated one of the best chefs he had ever met when Magic went on a trip with his close friends on a floating palace for two years in a row.

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@thecookieej and I want to congratulate our amazing friend and Daisy Webster for winning Chef of the Year 🎉.” On his Instagram story, Magic Johnson shared the post of the 2024 ACREW Crew Awards. “She’s an amazing cook and has kept us healthy and happy while we’ve rented the Phoenix 2 Yacht!” He was speaking about Daisy Webster, who works on the Phoenix 2 Superyacht.

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As per multiple outlets, the price of the floating palace is close to €125 million ($135.2 million). And it’s not the first time when Magic Johnson has spoken highly about the Phoenix 2 chef.

The Phoenix 2 staff gave me an incredible early birthday dinner and celebration! The planning that went in to my celebration was best in class. Everyone helped set up pictures of Cookie and I throughout the years; college to getting married and present day!… Chef Daisy, is the best chef we’ve ever had in our 30+ years of renting yachts.”

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Webster also shared an Instagram post, thanking the Lakers legend for appreciating her work. “I’ve worked for Magic for two years, and I’m so grateful and humbled by the comments that one of my idols and his amazing wife has said about me – best chef in 30 years.. what an accolade.” Similarly, today also she replied to Magic Johnson’s story mention.

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The private chef added three orange hearts to her Instagram story. As stated before, Magic Johnson has been on Phoenix 2 twice. One time, it also included his Dream Teammate Michael Jordan.

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Magic Johnson’s 42-day trip with Micahel Jordan and more

Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy! AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live…” Magic Johnson, alongside his wife Cookie, went on a trip with Michael Jordan, and his wife Yvette, Samuel and LaTanya Jackson, Judge Greg and Linda Mathis, and John and Vicki Palmer.

As per reports, the 5x NBA champion spent $7.5 million on the experience with his friends and their spouses. The luxury yacht’s charter prices were around $1.25 million weekly and the group spent six weeks traveling and exploring new places! It’s the same Phoenix 2 yacht, which he once again rented for his annual holiday.

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Our Phoenix 2 chefs Daisy and Hannah are the best in the yachting business and we’ve been eating great all trip! 😂.” Even during that trip, he gave a shout-out to the chefs for their culinary skills.

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Pranav Kotai is an editor at EssentiallySports, specializing in basketball coverage with a focus on trade dynamics and front-office decision-making. Having previously worked on the Trade Desk vertical, he brought clarity to how salary cap pressures and roster needs shape NBA transactions. His insightful coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to hold firm on Joel Embiid amid trade speculation highlights how market context and team strategy influence major roster moves. Before joining EssentiallySports, Pranav holds experience of skills in professional writing, editorial work, and digital content creation. He holds a postgraduate diploma in digital media from a reputed institute, where he mastered the tools to create engaging and credible content across various platforms. Known for his attention to detail, proficiency in storytelling, and editorial expertise, Pranav combines deep basketball knowledge with sharp analytical abilities to deliver clear, insightful perspectives on the complexities of NBA trades and team management.

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