Mar 23, 2018; Omaha, NE, USA; NBA former player Magic Johnson watches during the first half between the Clemson Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Magic Johnson's Wife Sends Heartfelt Message To The Lakers Legend

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 14, 2025 5:57 PM ET

Magic Johnson is one of the most notable players in all of NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend is celebrating his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Via NBA History: "Join us in wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to 12x NBA All-Star, 5x NBA Champion, 3x NBA MVP, 3x NBA Finals MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Magic Johnson!"

Join us in wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to 12x NBA All-Star, 5x NBA Champion, 3x NBA MVP, 3x NBA Finals MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Magic Johnson! pic.twitter.com/YlInXrPJRf
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) August 14, 2025

One person who sent Johnson a message was his wife (Cookie).

Her heartfelt post had over 1,000 likes in less than one hour.

Cookie wrote: "Happy Birthday to my love of 33 years and my best friend of 40! ❤️

I truly believe that God has brought us together, from our college days to raising three amazing kids, you’ve been the anchor of our family. I’m so grateful for every laugh, every challenge we’ve faced side-by-side, and every dream we’ve chased together.

Here’s to more memories, more adventures, and more of the beautiful, ordinary moments that make life with you so rich. I love you beyond words.

Happy Birthday, my forever."

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Johnson spent all 13 seasons of his NBA career playing for the Lakers.

The Michigan State legend is seen by many as the best point guard of all time.

Via NBA Retweet: "Magic Johnson’s career resume:

12x All-Star 10x All-NBA 5x NBA Champion 3x FMVP 3x MVP 4x Assist Champion 2x Steal Champion 17.7k Career Points 10.1k Career Assists 1x NCAA Champion No. 32 retired by Lakers Happy 66th Birthday Magic"

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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