June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson speaks to media before introducing newly drafted player Lonzo Ball at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 5:37 PM ET

Magic Johnson last played in the NBA during the 1995-96 season.

That said, the Los Angeles Lakers legend still remains very popular in 2025.

On Wednesday, Johnson made a heartfelt post to Instagram that had over 27,000 likes in four hours.

Johnson wrote: "Happy birthday to my son EJ! Thank you for making the world a better place. Your mom and I love you and are very happy that you’re making a difference in the lives of so many people!"

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A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)

Over his legendary career with Los Angeles, Johnson led the franchise to five NBA Championships.

Via The NBA: "List of players to enter the Finals with 150+ assists and less than 50 turnovers (since TO were tracked in 1978):

Tyrese Haliburton (2025)
Magic Johnson (1984)"

List of players to enter the Finals with 150+ assists and less than 50 turnovers (since TO were tracked in 1978):

▪️ Tyrese Haliburton (2025)
▪️ Magic Johnson (1984) pic.twitter.com/0QF0wZuXzV
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2025