Magic Johnson has always been a part of Los Angeles basketball teams, whether as a player or an investor. The Los Angeles Lakers legend now has Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, and McKenzie Forbes to represent his freshly tuned Sparks team. And ever since they have been part of the team the current Governor only has words of encouragement for the rookies. The number 2 pick in the WNBA draft shared such one story on a podcast.

Recently, the reigning Naismith Defensive Player of the Year joined Paul George on his ‘Podcast P with Paul George.’ Brink discussed that when she met Johnson, he imparted his wisdom which left her quite astonished. The 6’4″ was asked about Magic Johnson and if she had any interactions with him. Brink simply replied, “I love him.”

About meeting with him, she shared that alongside Jackson and Forbes, they met him during a Lakers game. She broke the ice by saying, “Am I as tall as you?” But later said that Johnson was actually a big guy.

Johnson asked the rookies to be unapologetically themselves. Expounding on this, Brink said, “You’re the two draftees, you’re coming in here. He was like, why can’t you take a vet spot? Go take a vet spot.” After following the collegiate career of both Brinks and Jackson, Magic knows that they don’t shy away from responsibilities. He also told them, “Just be you and be ruthless.”

Magic Johnson welcomes Cameron Brink and other rookies to the Sparks

With the rookies ‘ arrival, Johnson expressed his excitement for the new WNBA season. Author and journalist Jemele Hill shared a clip on X where Johnson appreciated Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson.”They will add some things to the team that we don’t have already.”

He also repeated the sentiment on Instagram writing, “I’m truly excited with our picks of Cameron Brink at #2 and Rickea Jackson at #4! I want to shout out Sparks GM Raegan Pebley, our Head Coach Curt Miller, and the entire Sparks staff on the great steps we made today towards a new future for the Sparks! “

Sparks are winless in their two games after winning both their pre-season games. Brink and Jackson were better in Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces where the former got 5 Blocks and the latter ended up with 13 points. Maybe Johnson will have to give another pep talk to help the Sparks break their slump.