Magic Johnson Just Became A Billionaire, Here's How

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Magic Johnson is racking up cash.

Magic Johnson is one of the greatest players in the entire history of the NBA. Overall, he won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he continues to be praised for the amazing legacy he left. However, Johnson is not done building that legacy. He has become quite the businessman in recent years. He has numerous investments and is involved with numerous sports teams. According to Forbes, Johnson is officially a billionaire, which is something that previously didn't seem possible.

Of course, fans are now wondering how Johnson was able to make this happen. Well, he has numerous endorsements, which certainly helps. Furthermore, he has minority stakes in teams such as LAFC, the Washington Commanders, the Los Angeles Sparks, and even the Dodgers. Perhaps his biggest claim to billionaire status, however, is his 60 percent ownership in EquiTrust. The life insurance company has been extremely successful, and in turn, Magic has raked in the profits.

Magic Johnson Gets A New Achievement

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Magic Johnson Enterprises Chairman and CEO Magic Johnson speaks onstage at the SUPERCHARGED Summit By Kwanza Jones At NeueHouse Hollywood on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for SUPERCHARGED)

Interestingly enough, Johnson is actually worth a bit more than just $1 billion. As it stands, Forbes is listing his net worth at a total of $1.2 billion. Overall, that is a truly incredible mark. There are a few athletes who have reached this mark, including LeBron James. That said, it is cool to see someone with the cache of Magic get there, as well. We are sure he is going to be celebrating for quite some time.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this development, in the comments section below. Did you think Magic would ever achieve this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to bring you the biggest news from all of your favorite athletes.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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