Magic Johnson shows off billionaire status on vacation

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and entrepreneur Magic Johnson took a staggeringly expensive 42-day vacation with some celebrity friends.

essentially sport Magic reportedly took actor Samuel L. Jackson, former Charlotte Hornets owner, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and judge Greg Mattis on a luxury yacht tour of France, Italy, Greece and Montenegro, ending with End the trip in Croatia. Magic, who officially became a billionaire in October, spent $7.5 million on a six-week vacation with friends and their spouses, even documenting the trip on Instagram.

According to reports, during the holidays, the group took a day trip and stayed at the Palazzo San Domenico in Taormina and the Four Seasons Hotel in Sicily. In addition, the yacht comes with three swimming pools, Jacuzzi, gym and wellness centre, cinema, bar and even a hair salon. It also has a crew of 29.

Magic is the fourth professional athlete to reach billionaire status, joining his vacation pal Jordan (who has been on the list since 2014), golfer Tiger Woods (who just ended his partnership with Nike) and Current Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James.

Magic is involved in many businesses and has investments in everything from movie theaters to Starbucks coffeehouses, TGI Friday restaurants, TopGolf venues, esports teams, 31 Burger King stores in the Southeast and 13 24 Hour Fitness/Magic Johnson Sport fitness clubs. The former Lakers player is also a minority owner or co-owner of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, MLS’s Los Angeles FC and the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

The Hall of Fame forward spent his entire 16-year career with the Lakers, retiring after the 1995-96 season. The 12-time All-Star, 5-time NBA Champion, 3-time Finals MVP, and 3-time Season MVP is also a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

RELATED CONTENT: Magic and Cookie Johnson Support Sneaker Ball Raises $350K for Private School Scholarships for Black and Brown Students