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Magic Johnson is everywhere you look this week and not just because the NBA season is firing up. Just days ago Magic was announced as the grand marshal for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade, a major honor in Los Angeles civic life. The announcement, made with much fanfare on October 8 in Pasadena, had Johnson recalling his humble beginnings in Lansing and sharing his excitement at leading the iconic New Year’s Day parade watched by millions. Johnson said he’s ready to wave to the crowd for the entire five and a half mile stretch and will also take part in the Rose Bowl’s pregame festivities, including the coin toss for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Pasadena Tournament of Roses officials couldn't resist the synergy with this year's theme, "The Magic in Teamwork." Magic Johnson noted that for his grandkids—who never saw him play—this is a new reason to think he’s cool, and he thanked his mother for being alive to witness this singular moment. He follows Billie Jean King, his Dodgers co-owner, in this tradition, marking back-to-back years with sports titans at the Rose Parade helm, as highlighted in the Associated Press and Globe Newswire coverage.
Magic’s reach kept expanding as the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission just named him the official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador. This post puts him front and center as the city prepares to host the biggest sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup, next year. Magic said he is “honored to serve” and emphasized how sport inspires unity and hope, vowing to help leave a lasting World Cup legacy for Los Angeles. His co-ambassadors include Snoop Dogg and Eva Longoria. Instagram lit up with Magic posing in a pastel FIFA scarf, echoing Snoop’s delegation, and the move quickly trended on sports and entertainment accounts alike.
Magic’s business life remains robust as ever. As the chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, he continues to invest in communities, with hands-on projects in infrastructure, technology, and finance. He’s kept up visibility as an owner in the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC, Washington Commanders, and, most recently, the Washington Spirit in the NWSL.
Earlier this year, President Biden awarded Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, capping his career as a basketball legend, business mogul, and philanthropist.
Socially, Magic’s Instagram and X saw surges in fan engagement, especially after his Rose Parade announcement post trended, filled with nostalgic shout-outs from fellow athletes and fans, according to KTLA and Essentially Sports. And yes, he stole hearts at a recent charity gala, gushing to Us Weekly about his wife Cookie, calling her his “best friend.” There are no new controversies or rumors to report—just a wave of respect and admiration as Magic Johnson’s legacy continues to grow, both in Los Angeles and worldwide.
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