Is Magic Johnson a Los Angeles Lakers fan?
He used to be. Magic Johnson owned part of the Los Angeles Lakers from 1994 until 2010.
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“Los Angeles Lakers legend and part-owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson has sold his share of the team to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, it was announced today.”
The record of the stake: Los Angeles Lakers (team site), October 18, 2010.
Then: “In 1994, Johnson bought a 4.5% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 million, which he sold in 2010, right before NBA team values exploded.” CBS News, October 30, 2023. original
Last checked November 9, 2026: the quote still matched the page word for word.