Magic Johnson's Flamboyant Lifestyle Shown in HBO Series Winning Time Explored
MAGIC JOHNSON JR. PLAYED 13 SEASONS FOR THE LAKERS DURING HIS NBA CAREER. DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2017, HE SERVED AS THE PRESIDENT OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. IN NBA HISTORY, HE IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS. Then there's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" Based on the book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s by Jeff Pearlman, produced by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht for HBO. It explores many aspects of a player's life. Here's our look into Magic Johnson's flamboyant lifestyle in HBO's Winning Time
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The show centers on Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, stars of the 1980s Showtime era, of the Los Angeles Lakers. The cast is led by John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Rob Morgan, and Adrien Brody. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HBO MAX
The pilot episode of the series was directed by Adam McKay and aired on March 6, 2022. Since then, it has received many reactions from the fans and it appears that the fans really enjoyed it. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HBO MAX
In Johnson's case, he did everything that came with NBA stardom, including charitable works and business success. This can also be seen throughout the series. The fame and popularity took him to the top of his profession. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HBO MAX
In 2021, he is estimated to have a net worth of $600 Million. From basketball, he earned approximately $100 million. As a result, he became a leading celebrity and gained everything he ever wanted. cREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HBO MAX