May 18, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Football Club owner Magic Johnson at press conference at Exposition Park to announce the intent to build a 22,000 seat soccer stadium at the site of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NBA Players React To Lakers Legend Magic Johnson's Heartfelt Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 9, 2025 2:29 PM ET

Magic Johnson remains one of the most popular athletes in the world.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend (and five-time NBA Champion) last played in the league during the 1996 season.

This week, Johnson made a heartfelt post for his mother that had over 10,000 likes on Instagram.

Johnson captioned his post: "We had a beautiful event for my mother yesterday to celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends. The theme of the night was how God has used her throughout her life! My mother has really been blessed in her purpose with the Lord. She was showered with so much love and appreciation during the night and we surprised her with her favorite musical artist Tamela Mann. The Breslin Arena on MSU’s campus was filled with the spirit of God!

I want to thank superstar Tamela Mann and her multi-talented husband David Mann for coming and blessing not just my mother but all of the guests in attendance!"