Basketball legend Magic Johnson recently made an appearance on the talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and discussed a wide range of topics, including the record-breaking season of baseball player Shohei Ohtani, LeBron James and his son Bronny playing together, and even a humorous incident involving roller coasters.
During the interview, Johnson expressed his admiration for Ohtani’s exceptional performance, which he described as possibly the greatest season ever seen in baseball. He also revealed interesting insights into his role as an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and how the team is garnering attention from fans all around the world.
Switching gears to basketball, Johnson was asked if he had ever experienced a season comparable to Ohtani’s current season. He humbly admitted that although players like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain had great seasons, Ohtani’s global influence sets him apart.
The conversation then turned to Johnson’s take on LeBron James and his son, Bronny, potentially playing together. Johnson advised that Bronny should focus on developing his skills in the G League before making a full-time transition to the NBA. He emphasized the importance of LeBron’s son gaining playing time and honing his abilities to succeed at the professional level.
Discussing the Los Angeles Lakers, Johnson shared his thoughts on the team hiring a new coach, Jason Reck, who has limited coaching experience. Johnson acknowledged Reck’s intelligence and deep understanding of the game but mentioned that his ability to make in-game adjustments and develop a system would determine his success as a coach.
Adding a lighthearted touch to the interview, Johnson recounted a comical incident involving roller coasters. Expressing his love for amusement parks, he shared a story about him and Isaiah Thomas getting into a roller coaster, only to realize that the bar securing them was malfunctioning. After managing to set the bar in place, they were met with the general manager’s ban from ever riding the roller coaster again.
Towards the end of the interview, the topic shifted to politics. As a longtime acquaintance of Kamala Harris, Johnson expressed his support for her efforts to bring the country together and fight for women’s rights, affordable groceries, and positive relationships with foreign leaders.
To conclude the entertaining segment, Johnson surprised Kimmel with an invitation to join him and his wife on a yacht next summer, eliminating the need for Kimmel to hilariously photoshop himself into Johnson’s vacation pictures. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Kimmel accepted the invitation, expressing his excitement at the prospect of spending time with Johnson and actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Overall, Magic Johnson‘s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” provided viewers with an insight into his perspectives on current sports and political matters, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes that showcased his charismatic personality.
