Magic has always been a class act. I lived in the LA area back then and was priviledged to be able to go see the Showtime Lakers play. Thank all you guys for wonderful lifetime memories. And hey Coop, I wne to PCC too.
He has matured, but he was not at all "classy" when he was younger. It is also not very "classy" to talk about women as property using a term for children, "why didn't he give me one of the girls".
the charisma of that dude is off the charts....what a combo with being a hall of famer athlete, no wonder he got so successful in everything he tried! and i had to check, but 63 years old damn
I love you Magic, I met you and shook your hand in 1993 when I was 13 in Charlotte in a movie theater parking lot, it was funny you were wearing a Hornets T-shirt, but we recognized you! That moment still means the world to me. I am now your newest Dodgers fan too!
Magic has a gift of great laughter that connects well with so many, from late night host to people watching. It's hard not to laugh along with him. Magic, Shaq, and Barkley are the three best HOF basketball players that does it so well.
Man, I was obsessed with the Lakers in the 80s through my high school years. I grew up in MN, which was before the TWolves, I had all the gear, lunchbox, backpack, jerseys. I tried to watch as many games as I could. Usually Saturday or Sunday on one of the networks and when they played the Celtics you dropped everything to watch. Still a fan of those guys
as a foreigner I only knew him as a basketball legend who got AIDS and lived to tell while everybody else in those early days died. watching him now he seems to be such a nice guy, so much fun to be around, glad you made it this far, you seem to be a national treasure.
Larry Bird said "I always have a good feeling when I know I'm going to see Magic." I think most people just love the guy. He is just always happy. The only time I really remember seeing him sad is when he lost a basketball game and the time he had to announce his retirement from the NBA because of HIV. Besides that, the man seems to always have a big smile on his face and lights up every room he walks into.
I think if the number one pick were ever to go again to a team with a guy on the roster who had already been a two-time NCAA champ and then NBA RotY, then an NBA All-Star as well as All-Defense selection, and another guy who was about to get five first team All-Defenses to go with his DPotY, and a third guy who'd, I dunno, already happened to have won five of his six league MVPs on his way to the all-time NBA scoring title, then, yeah, there'd be a chance another rookie might win finals MVP, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
Ive never had strong feelings one way or the other about Magic but this interview was great. Had me smiling the whole just listening to his stories and how much they mean to him.
The best thing Magic's owner group did for the Dodgers was to Hire Andrew Friedman away from Tampa Bay. Fusing his small market approach to analysis and team building, with the Dodgers cash has been pretty unstoppable.
Magic was just an OK player. Team player? No. Ball hog? Yes. It's all about him. Humility? No. Magic was a ball hog above all else. I'm from Boston and I approve of this message.
Damn it, Magic. You gotta stop doing this with the dodgers. I need the diamondbacks to just be able to win the NL west for old times sake. We need to keep that team in Phoenix.
It's like he was born to play for the Lakers. The charisma, the great smile, the flashy play, and the winning
I bet he would've jump shipped to the Pistons if Len Bias lived though lmao
The greatest laugh in the world aka Mr Magic Johnson has arrived
Kawhi is definitely a close second..
The most lovable human on earth!
DITTO!!!
Magic and Bill Russell. Best NBA laughs.
I don't remember hearing him laugh until now it's very lovely
Magic is phenomenal and an L.A. legend! Love his laugh and exciting stories.
Magic has always been a class act. I lived in the LA area back then and was priviledged to be able to go see the Showtime Lakers play. Thank all you guys for wonderful lifetime memories. And hey Coop, I wne to PCC too.
He has matured, but he was not at all "classy" when he was younger.
It is also not very "classy" to talk about women as property using a term for children, "why didn't he give me one of the girls".
You have no idea how much of a scammer he is. Magic is an agent of the system, it's beyond obvious.
Magic is always my fav guest on this show. Laughs forever
the charisma of that dude is off the charts....what a combo with being a hall of famer athlete, no wonder he got so successful in everything he tried! and i had to check, but 63 years old damn
I hope Magic invites Jimmy on his summer vacation someday. 😂
I was waiting for it. I think it’s the first Time I’ve seen him not mention it. Maybe this is the year. 😂
Really thought he would ask 😅
Jimmy is trying to be subtle about it, this time.
Come on. He can’t put the man on the spot like that. Like cornering him. He wants Magic to be a guest again and keep friendship.
This bit is legendary. Jimmy and Magic are really good actors. Who knew? I did.
Always a delight to watch Magic! Such a positive spirit and a class act!
I've never been an avid basketball fan, but whenever Magic comes to late night, I'd watch it over and over. That laugh would make anyone s day
Magic Johnson is a basketball player 😉
Such a joy to listen to him speak and laugh.
Magic you are a national treasure and the inspiration for millions!😊
No wonder his name is Magic. His laugh is just that. Magic !!! 😅
I love you Magic, I met you and shook your hand in 1993 when I was 13 in Charlotte in a movie theater parking lot, it was funny you were wearing a Hornets T-shirt, but we recognized you! That moment still means the world to me. I am now your newest Dodgers fan too!
Magic has a gift of great laughter that connects well with so many, from late night host to people watching. It's hard not to laugh along with him. Magic, Shaq, and Barkley are the three best HOF basketball players that does it so well.
Whenever a talk show has Magic as a guest no other guest is really needed. Just a whole hour of Magic. I know he has so many good stories to tell 😎
As a celtic fan, he is one of my favorite rival players. I would not have been a fan without magic. He is great.
HIS LAUGH....MAGIC DONT EVER DIE....MAGIC REMINDS ME OF A NEW BABY...HIS SMILES AND LAUGHET..EVEN MEAN PEOPLE SMILE FOR BABIES..AND MAGIC
One of , if not the greatest nickname in sports " MAGIC" !
magic has always been so human, god damn his laugh is just getting better you can just tell how happy he is right now ...... and go Blazers hahaha
Magic's laugh is contagious
Man, I was obsessed with the Lakers in the 80s through my high school years. I grew up in MN, which was before the TWolves, I had all the gear, lunchbox, backpack, jerseys. I tried to watch as many games as I could. Usually Saturday or Sunday on one of the networks and when they played the Celtics you dropped everything to watch. Still a fan of those guys
Funeral without a death line is good🤣🤣🤣
One of my favourite people on the planet Ervin Magic Johnson
Such a happy/lovable guy with a great laugh
Magic always classy.... amazing guy. Cookie trained him well
That running floater off the backboard is an amazing play!
Magic has an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up any room. Hard not to like him
The greatest PG ever! 👏
He spreads Magic 🪄 no matter where he goes. What an amazing soul may God bless him 😊 they just don’t make players like him anymore. Can we clone him 😅
as a foreigner I only knew him as a basketball legend who got AIDS and lived to tell while everybody else in those early days died. watching him now he seems to be such a nice guy, so much fun to be around, glad you made it this far, you seem to be a national treasure.
why did u have to mention AIDS this has nothing to do with it
He didnt get AIDS he got HIV. I think that whole focus on the term AIDS is why its so stigmatized even to this day.
"funeral without the death" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Top 5 all-time player. Top 3 all-time leader. Best all-time personality
Those were some great stories!
Magic Johnson is one of the funniest dude from NBA ever LOL.
Kimmel does it right
I love his laughter!
I grew up watching the Lakers. Magic just blew me away with his type of game he played. There's no "I" team. Just magic.
Perfect!!
Magic is one of my all-time favorite humans.
I hope one day i get to grow old and have a bunch of friends like that
I love me some Magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love MJ laugh 😂
Larry Bird said "I always have a good feeling when I know I'm going to see Magic." I think most people just love the guy. He is just always happy. The only time I really remember seeing him sad is when he lost a basketball game and the time he had to announce his retirement from the NBA because of HIV. Besides that, the man seems to always have a big smile on his face and lights up every room he walks into.
You can be talking to Magic for hours and never go to sleep, this man is a legend
Its so good to see baceball thriving
It shure is a changing world
They've got great chemistry...
I always hated the Lakers, me being a Pistons and Celtics fan. However, I loved each of the Laker players…so damn great, each and every one of them.
GOAT... great interview. Jimmy you forgot to ask Magic about not inviting you on his boat cruise
How can you don't love Magic?
Those highlight collectibles look awesome
How can you not like this guy
Some old school Lakers fans in the house, you can tell.
He flew with a Buss?
* blinks twice *
Ayooooo
Love it!!!
I think if the number one pick were ever to go again to a team with a guy on the roster who had already been a two-time NCAA champ and then NBA RotY, then an NBA All-Star as well as All-Defense selection, and another guy who was about to get five first team All-Defenses to go with his DPotY, and a third guy who'd, I dunno, already happened to have won five of his six league MVPs on his way to the all-time NBA scoring title, then, yeah, there'd be a chance another rookie might win finals MVP, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
GOAT
Magic 🪄 showtime Ervin Johnson..
What an amazing and emotional experience to have at that reunion 🥹
Ive never had strong feelings one way or the other about Magic but this interview was great. Had me smiling the whole just listening to his stories and how much they mean to him.
Johnson Jimmy and Rodriguez we need the show!! Jimmy go to a Dodgers game with Guillermo😃
Great guest Jimmy
He seems like a very cool dude
I love a great story.
The best thing Magic's owner group did for the Dodgers was to Hire Andrew Friedman away from Tampa Bay. Fusing his small market approach to analysis and team building, with the Dodgers cash has been pretty unstoppable.
It would be great to see a game between LA and Boston. Old vs Old .
That was a cool man
The magic man
Magic looks BETTER THAN EVER...Strange
Magic is to Kimmel what Bill Burr or Norm is to Conan
🐐
So Magic how’s life been?
Magic: UH-HA HAHAHAHA
Magic was just an OK player. Team player? No. Ball hog? Yes. It's all about him. Humility? No. Magic was a ball hog above all else.
I'm from Boston and I approve of this message.
Surprised he didn’t ask Magic about his summer vacation
OMG i was waiting...lol
If Magic had managed to convince me to get into NFTs, it would in fact have been an act of pure, actual wizardry
Magic man, what else?
So how would that work exactly, would I get royalties every time ESPN or whatever used any of those clips?
top shot to moon
The greatest Laker ever!
Jimmy Kimmel, you have interviewed Magic twice now and you didn't ask for the yacht trip??
Winning finals MVP in rookie year, tells a lot about the talent pool of the league then...
I was 100% sure Magic summer trip would come up in their discussion, but too bad. Jimmy is not going in that big boat next year.
Noticed Cap wasn't singing :P
man, i can guarantee Earvin got a lot stories to tell
Lamfo,If magic got 15000 dollars worth of chips from 50 CENT and cashed it,Next day there would be video called "give me my money back "lol.
You think we can get a (1980's Lakers) Vs (1990's Bulls) 5 on 5 full-speed in (2022). Lol 😆🏀
Sitting in the buggy
Jimmy Kimmel magic Johnson the greatest and machine gun Kelly should star in a remake of dancing with wolves
Funny how the only person ever to have the name “magic” as an nba player has never been on the “magic” team 😂
Please come home and BUY the LIONS!
Can't wait to give SUPERSTAR Jocks more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s like the 100th time
watching this interview after dodgers got blown out 🥲
Showtime Lakers reunion. That’s one thing Chicago Bulls won’t be doing
This man was my childhood idol. I was obsessed with him... until I found out what he actually stands for. Now, I can't stand him.
I don't see the appeal...and I'm thankful for that.
California Raisin.
did ac green get a divorce
Does Magic age?!?! Throw a goatee on him and I’d believe it was 1989/1990.
FYI Jimmy the rest of America hated the Showtime Lakers.
83 76ers. R U L E
Had no idea he owned the Dodger's good for him
Dodgers, not Dodger's.
Damn it, Magic. You gotta stop doing this with the dodgers. I need the diamondbacks to just be able to win the NL west for old times sake. We need to keep that team in Phoenix.