Magic Johnson is most known for being one of the best players in NBA history.
However, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is also a co-owner of several sports teams such as the NFL’s Washington Commanders.
Recently, Johnson sent out a post (via X) to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
His post had over 690 likes and 99,000 impressions.
Johnson wrote: “I want to thank NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the entire National Football League for awarding Washington, D.C. the 2027 NFL Draft. Roger and I have been friends for over 25 years and I’m excited that the Draft will generate a lot of revenue for the city and create so many jobs! Hosting the NFL Draft means so much to Washington D.C. and all of our fans from around the DMV!”
I want to thank NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the entire National Football League for awarding Washington, D.C. the 2027 NFL Draft. Roger and I have been friends for over 25 years and I’m excited that the Draft will generate a lot of revenue for the city and create so many…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 6, 2025
The Commanders are coming off their best season in years.
They went 12-5 and reached the NFC Championship game before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles (who won the Super Bowl).
Via ESPN’s SportsCenter (on January, 12): “COMMANDER DANIELS SAILS WASHINGTON TO ITS FIRST PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 2006
WHAT A PLAYOFF DEBUT FOR JAYDEN DANIELS”
COMMANDER DANIELS SAILS WASHINGTON TO ITS FIRST PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 2006 🏴☠️
WHAT A PLAYOFF DEBUT FOR JAYDEN DANIELS 👏 pic.twitter.com/Huty6YVtMj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2025
Many fans reacted to Johnson’s post.
@Datapleaz: “Congrats Magic. Seems like it will be a huge event!”
@TimothyRoyOrth: “That’s Great Magic!”
@AdamBattocchi: “My first season following this team closely was in 1991. They won the Super Bowl. 2024 was their best year since. The draft coming to DC in 2027 has a chance to be what makes the Commanders the most valuable NFL team for many years to come.”
