Magic Johnson’s eldest son prefers a private life. The 5x NBA champion and his wife Cookie Johnson are often seen doing their grandparents’ duty for their two grandkids, Gigi and Avery. Both were born to Johnson’s eldest Andre Johnson. The two kids are a constant in their Magic and Cookie Johnsons’ Instagram posts, however, we don’t get to see much of Andre. Unlike his father Johnson, Andre chooses to stay out of the public spotlight.

He has his own business, and podcast, and works closely with Johnson’s business but does it all in silence. He was born to Johnson and his ex-girlfriend Melissa Mitchell in 1981.

Was Andre Johnson ever interested in basketball?

Having an NBA legend as a father, it’s impossible to not have basketball as an important part of life. Andre too equally loves the sport. He played basketball during his time at Waverly High School. Even after a transfer to Everett High, he continued his passion averaging 12 points and six assists per game.

However, as he entered college in California, Andre decided to focus on his education which would help him in his career in business. After graduation, he joined his father’s business, an investment company, Magic Johnson Enterprise as an executive VP of Business Development to gain experience.

He also used to interview candidates for his father’s company. 6 years later in 2010, the 43-year-old decided to join the Canyon Capital and worked for 2 years for the company. Even though he returned to Johnson’s company, he left again in 2014. This time, he ventured into an entirely different career space by joining Hydra Entertainment as a producer.

Like his father, Andre too has a penchant to explore different fields. He has also worked for the Virtual Reality Company and Mythical Games. In 2022, he became the Executive VP of Business Development at SwimWin Sports. He also has a podcast, “Please Elaborate.”

Andre Johnson’s wife and two kids

The 43-year-old got married to his wife Lisa in 2010 and share two children. Just a month ago, the family was spotted together at Andre’s son Avery’s 6th-grade graduation ceremony. The 5x NBA champ’s wife also has many pictures from the event on her Instagram handle.

The entire family is often seen joining on Johnson’s yacht trip. Lisa and Andre jointly shared a few glimpses of their 2024 trip captured on their Instagram handle. The post is captioned, “#johnsonfamilyvacation continues…” EJ Johnson was also spotted enjoying some time having dinner and partying with family.

Andre Johnson’s heartwarming message for Magic Johnson on Father’s Day

In a conversation with Men’s Health, Andre shared that he learned how to style his outfit from one of his visits to tailor with his father. On the occasion of Father’s Day, Andre shared a picture of the Johnson family on his Instagram and wrote, “Happy Father’s Day dad. Thank you for being the best example of a Father and how a man should take care of his family that anyone could ask for. I hope you enjoyed your special day and I love you.”

While he stood on the left of his father and Cookie Johnson, Andre’s two siblings, EJ Johnson and Elisa stood on the right. EJ Johnson is known for starring in the two popular shows, ‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ and ‘EJNYC’. Their sister Elisa runs a successful business. Johnson and his wife adopted her when she was 3 days old. She is a fashion designer making ripples in the fashion world with her own eyewear brand.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend is proud of his kids. On his son’s birthday, Johnson penned a wholesome message, “Happy Birthday to my son, Andre Johnson! You never cease to amaze me. I’m so proud of the man you are, and I can’t wait to see all that you become. I love you!”

We all admire the 5x NBA champ for his charming persona, shaped by his unrivaled legacy on the court and his kind personality off the court. While his son isn’t much interested in showing him in front of the camera, he continues to make his father proud.