Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined the Washington Spirit’s investment team, the NWSL team announced Thursday.
Mr. Johnson is no stranger to investing in professional sports teams. The five-time NBA champion is the co-owner of the Washington Commanders (NFL), Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), Los Angeles Football Club (MLS) and Team Liquid (esports). He is also a member of Guggenheim Baseball Management, the entity that manages Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
“It is a great honor to welcome Earvin to the Washington Spirit today. From the basketball court to the boardroom, Earvin knows how to win and we are thrilled to have his expertise as part of our exceptional team of investor”, DECLARED Michele Kangowner of the Spirit.
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“Her participation not only shows the strength of our club, our players, our fans and our brand, but also sends a strong message about the growth and impact of women’s sport on a global scale. that will scale to new heights and inspire the next generation of young women and girls around the world.”
Johnson, 65, shared his feelings about his first meeting with Kang sa CBS Morning THURSDAY. “Michele and I met in Los Angeles and we clicked,” Said Mr. Johnson. “We took. It was a great conversation. Considering what happened during the Olympics and how the women’s soccer team dominated the field, the popularity of the sport is growing to explode. the popularity of the sport is exploding here in the United States.