Magic Johnson on Michael Jordan’s Famous Shrug, Tom Brady’s Success & the Great Tommy Lasorda

Magic talks about encouraging people to get vaccinated, his many championship rings, the documentary being made about him, funding $325 million dollars in PPP loans for women and minority-owned businesses, Tom Brady heading to the Super Bowl again, and hanging out with the late great Tommy Lasorda.
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[@slinkywhippet]

Magic seems like he's the only person in the world with "Resting Happy Face" 🙂❤

[@spankyoulater]

@Fefv Ffgscb he doesn't anymore does he??

[@m74d3]

@@spankyoulater he has HIV, not AIDS. It never progressed to full blown AIDS. But you never get over HIV, it's lifelong, so he still has it

[@tumelomokhoema9951]

Having 500 mil in the bank will do that to you🤷‍♂️

[@omnyt]

True!

[@frankbravo2034]

You never met ronaldinho hu

[@akash.akbarabadi]

Covid-19 be damned, Magic's laughter is the most contagious thing on the planet !

[@marcuscrowley6496]

Absolutely!

[@Blackfeet]

*Contagious?* The brother's a walking vaccine.👀

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

Indeed, you’ll never see him outwardly frustrated or unhappy; he is, quite literally, ‘Magic’

[@Blue-mj9ww]

Man Magic’s laugh makes me laugh I like this guy he’s a legend

[@Blue-mj9ww]

@Joey Bidenson WTF?

[@Blue-mj9ww]

@Joey Bidenson LMFAO🤣 I didn’t see it

[@faithrainbowdash9892]

Definitely enjoyable I would say

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Didnt you get it yesterday when I said Ile take both 😂 Regards Jaffi cakes 😂

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

​@@Blue-mj9wwsquirrel babe was sent from the right 😂

[@shantanumishra9106]

Never seen someone enjoy himself this much.. he must be fun to have around..

[@DavidBagga]

Magic johnson can honestly make anyone’s day brighter. Dude is such a legend and a class act ✊🏽

[@gaborp6501]

Magic is a genuinely nice guy

[@karlcarlsburg9641]

@Joey Bidenson quick question, who is coming?

[@pdoylemi]

@Joey Bidenson Why are you spamming this everywhere? Do you just like annoying people?

[@Grimlock794]

I met him at MSU when he came back for an event. He was super nice . Great interaction with him and home town kid.

[@freddiecrunk9499]

Yep. As real as someone could be given all the riches and winnings that have come his way - earned and appreciated.

[@pdoylemi]

@@freddiecrunk9499 One can be totally real AND rich. Hell, Trump is (in his warped way) real. Despite his constant lies, he showed us who he was daily. It depends upon how one defines real. But I think I get your point, and Trump might not fit it. Not sure, because while he hid what he has done to the best of his ability, I don't think he ever tried to hide who he is. But I do not recall Magic ever hiding anything - not about what he did, nor who he was.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Is there a more likeable person than Magic Johnson? So charismatic and such a contagious smile. Also, he never hates on other great players, always praises them.

[@stephaniemccord8677]

He has been my favorite basketball player since the beginning.

[@davidmiddleton5408]

Only basketballer with a contagious disease, oh wait they cured him didn't they. It's who ya know not what, cause I know he's aids ridden, but perfectly healthy...

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

@@davidmiddleton5408 I wouldn't say aids ridden but he did contact HIV in 1991. No doubt his celebrity and money allowed him to get the best of care possible.

[@lakersin556]

Magic is living his best life. Can't be mad at that.

[@lakersin556]

@Sean O Deli what keeps you up?

[@JohnHausser]

Magic is a national treasure I met him in 🇮🇹 few years ago ! True gentleman

[@davidmiddleton5408]

Don't share a needle with him, the government saved magic but not ya average Joe, aids kills unless you are a national treasure

[@wikedwun]

Magic always does a great segment. He is a such a well spoken eloquent and fun smiling guy. His laughter just brightens up the room and anyone he’s talking too.

[@TheRockyTopRock]

The best ever.

[@renesohier5227]

watching Magic talk , not even listening, just makes me smile. So much positive energy, great man!

[@tedtamada]

I love Magic. He has done so much for L.A.

[@AaMmack]

I'm from Lansing, where he's from, and this man means everything to us

[@shaytj2092]

Say what you want. You have to love and respect this man

[@TheWriterNW]

Uh... No I don't.

[@robinjackson7882]

I do, although I am not a sports fan.

[@anderssmycke2675]

You are so very right. This man could be the POTUS in the future.

[@valeamani]

Magic's laugh & smile are infectious. He's literally therapeutic.

[@vegasstoker9647]

Magic is so Awesome. He was so much fun to watch. There isn't any players out there today like Magic. The charisma he had was so infectious. He could play every position if he wanted. Thanks Magic

[@susannjarvis5587]

Magic Johnson is truly magic with his stories, his generosity and his beautiful laugh.

[@fernandooliveiralino]

To be 61 and have a laughter like Magic Johnson...! Now that would be something.

[@dhanesshmahendran9813]

Magic is such genuine person just listening him talk.

[@LisaLGruman]

That was one of the most cheerful interviews ever. Together these two were magic (mean it).

[@jrjubach]

Oh Magic we all just love you so much. Looking forward to the documentary.

[@femiajileye4266]

Magic is so nice and cheerful, I watched the whole video with a smile on my face

[@peggygibbons479]

I adore him! The sweetest, happiest guy EVER!!

[@chefjeff1366]

Magic is the absolute best. Can't wait for the documentary series

[@barry3426]

Magic Johnson is the type of person to have a good conversation with for the entire day. Everyone loves Magic.

[@jackjackthompson5771]

That Jordan story is one of my favourite. ❤️ you Magic!

[@weburnitatbothends]

What a great human Magic is.

[@SKtube0]

I truly consider Magic as the King of LA. He's done so much for this city and he does it with a smile. My friend saw him once walking out of The Grove Center that backs up against CBS Studios and yelled out, asking how he was doing. Magic actually stopped and said he couldn't complain and proceeded to ask my friend how he was. He couldn't believe that Magic Johnson, a guy worth hundreds of millions and is a mega-star, would take the time to chat with a complete stranger!

[@joanneweiss3864]

That's an amazing story! Thank s what separates Magic from the rest 👏👍

[@xTako_]

"I've been blessed, and I want to bless other people." Man, we need much more Magic in this cruel world.

[@andyh4518]

Magic should teach a class to current athletes about how to be successful businessmen.

[@strizzlestatus]

I’m a die hard Celtic fan, but love Magic and his interviews. You can tell Jimmy really likes talking to him, and got a ton of respect. We still got more banners in the rafters.

[@robertw1962]

Not anymore. 16 each.

[@AssessTheThreat]

@@robertw1962 17 each.

[@robertw1962]

Thanks.

[@henryfindtner167]

Im smiling just watching this through the screen.

[@SuperBionicBillionHeaven47]

Me too

[@princellasmith7562]

I love all of Magic Johnson's stories about Michael Jordan that he has told over the years. He is a shining example that you can speak on another player's greatness without it diminishing your own. Several of Jordan's opponents can't bring themselves to compliment him, but Magic is secure in his place in NBA history, and he doesn't mind acknowledging Jordan as the greatest of all time. Jordan also acknowledges Magic as the greatest point guard of all time.

[@keganselby8259]

It helps that he can always say well during the 80 that was me and Larry time while you got bounced

[@mariovh]

Magic is the only man on earth that wakes up with a smile and goes to bed with one and laughs the rest of the day in between All I want is 2 Win : The heart and mentality of a True Leo

[@magicolmos]

Man, I love Magic Johnson

[@on1accord78]

Magic is one of my favorite guys!

[@thedayman897]

His laugh is contagious

[@irenepacheco8857]

Excellent interview, I love magic to sad we don't have any person like him in my country.

[@waynepalmar6101]

That laugh is so infectious

[@russelfurtado7206]

My God, 3 min in, and this Legend is already worth the time of this interview. How humble he is. Now, let me watch the rest, loll.

[@KiddiesKiddies]

Is not hard to love this guy, he makes it so effortless

[@peetz6301]

That laugh is so addictive!! 😂

[@TrashBandicoot12]

Magic Johnson is a national treasure. The man always has a smile on his face and his laughter is one of the best sounds on the planet.

[@TheKnives777]

So glad hes still with us!

[@RLSchanneltwo]

You didn't give $325M, Jimmy, but you definitely helped me laugh thru the past year instead of crying. I'm sure I'm not alone.

[@ruthun]

80s and then 90s basketball gave us so much joy in South Africa. Well, for me, watching NBA Inside Stuff was the best thing ever.

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Daaammnn. Magic makes everybody better, not just in a basketball team. Even Jimmy turned into a better interviewer than Carson just to interview Magic.

[@nullentry6032]

Magic didn't make anyone better. Jordan proved that his crappy ball bouncing is easily countered

[@JKTProductionzIncNCo]

@@nullentry6032 When did he do that?

[@nissan_skyline]

Magic's laugh is so contagious. I need more friends like him in my life so they can laugh at all my jokes.

[@eguntolu3020]

I swear

[@rico7180]

Hmu I'm very charismatic and good spirited love laughing and joking around having a good time. You have to be that way or it's too easy to turn to the dark side. The internet tries so hard to make everybody think the world is an ugly chaotic place full of hate. There's def small pockets of that but there's a lot more good people in the world then bad/ugly. Have a great day y'all

[@LD-qj2te]

You gotta love Magic .... so fun and happy !

[@yELoHQ]

Can't wait to see his documentary. The Last Dance was amazing.

[@GoShiggyGo]

Dream interview: Jimmy and Magic!!!! I could listen for hours and hours!!!

[@gladismendez6596]

What an amazing MAN ❤️ having my coffee in the morning and watching the show is the best thing to start my day 😁😁😁

[@ogblade5792]

Love Magic so much! Happy all time

[@illyriumus2938]

Majic is one those 'always happy people' that forces a smile in your face even if you are depressed :). Good to see him doing great!

[@copdachiraqdemon]

If we all could be as happy and caring and nice as Magic Johnson there would never be a problem in the world

[@rogercollington3076]

Thank God he's still around! One of the best smiles in the game😀. Great laugh😂😂😂 ❤Magic!

[@AliHussain-fz7pd]

There’s a lot of talk around BLM and police brutality against the black community is a serious issue, but it is not the only issue. We are beginning to see Black Billionaires but It would be really great to see a Black Middle Class, so kudos to this man for supporting Black & Latino businesses. It’s always nice to see people who don’t forget where they came from. Prayers & Blessings Magic.

[@robk2257]

Or we could instead focus on destroying this class system that needs a few people at the top to function. Laws that place workers wages and health insurance above greedy profiteers.

[@kendrabrown6345]

What are you going to do when your life is over and color of epidermal system is no longer relevant

[@kendrabrown6345]

@Joey Bidenson whatever troll he was making a valid point and I'm white and I could see that sad for you

[@iceman6748]

@Joey Bidenson they are discussing the wealth disparity. Black people are the least wealthy race in America by far, even with so many athletes with huge salaries.

[@kendrabrown6345]

@@iceman6748 that's because those athletes don't really take care of people they just kind of gift a certain Charities and those Charities once they get the money doesn't always go out to the appropriate venues and on top of that there tax write-offs for on but maybe we'll still blame the white man

[@shrewdcritic83]

A True Legend Magic✨

[@ex-kommunist]

My hero from teenage years, good guy Magic

[@miroslavassiniavskis7725]

Good memories, remember when Magic owned this small team from Scandinavia and played together in it in ULEB League, launched by Lithuanian NBA player Sarunas Marciulionis :) I was a child back then and remember being ambivalent about Magic - he didn't seem that superior, but knowing what he went through for my childish mind was quite a miracle :)

[@stevegriffey8255]

Magic has always been ‘magic’. Such a nice human... And Jordan’s the GOAT, which he acknowledges! 😃😍

[@Tubeflux]

Great interview!

[@jaeo9999]

Magic is a sweet heart! Love his vibe!

[@creativedegree]

so charismatic, well spoken and witty!

[@joselperez449]

ONE OF THE GREATEST HOF THEIR IS NEVER,NEVER,NEVER WILL BE A MAGIC JOHNSON IN THE N.B.A I HAVE RESPECT AND LOVE FOR MAGIC GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LEGEND...

[@avisrobinson452]

I love him! He's such a great guy and has a great personality!!

[@BTGMAX]

Magic is such a good guy he respects the new players

[@TheRockyTopRock]

Literally the GOAT of being interviewed. Magic is magic

[@jlbbmt]

That game Jordan had was one of the greatest games I have ever seen beside Kobe 81 point game. 35 at the half and if he wanted and Phil let him he could of gotten to 100 that night.

[@cunobelinusX31]

I'm Irish and I know nothing about basket ball, but now I know Magic Johnson is a genuine person. He made me laugh.

[@pdoylemi]

He does that in person too.

[@krisgavvala1654]

jimmy: *breathes magic: 😂😂😂😂

[@ahmadnaqiuddin9752]

Can't wait to watch the Documentary on Magic Johnson !

[@fh5102]

Magic ist eine großartige Person. Das sollte man zu schätzen wissen.

[@rogercollington3076]

Jimmy always gets the best out of Magic! Love that laugh!🤣🤣🤣

[@3912James]

I never get tired of listening to the Magic Man's NBA stories.

[@AMOGHVATS]

Magic Johnson's a great and an inspiration for being a balanced and a great human being.

[@danno9863]

I believe in Magic!

[@madelinecunningham2767]

Jimmy Magic is right, we need your show. You gave us something to smile, & laugh about in these trying times Thank You. Now about Magic, what a great guy. Love his humor his laughter seems to come from a happy place that makes me laugh. I really enjoyed the both of you tonight. Keep up the good work guys. Thanks again.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Damn fine man, in EVERY way!!!!! What a hero & great man to businesses, LA & people of all ages!!!!

[@racheldecuba]

Nice to see Magic again 🎉👋🏻🕉

[@facegodpoe2995]

Thanks Kimmel team...needed to see this!very cool

[@Chaosflyex98]

Honestly never thought I'd smile and laugh as much as I did watching this interview. Magic's got a contagious laugh, that's for sure!

[@teng029]

always enjoy watching Magic Johnson do these talk shows. he's a great storyteller..

[@freddiecrunk9499]

How can a man that has done so much and has so much be so easy with a hearty laugh including towards himself?

[@rishramos3312]

Magic Johnson's really a good storyteller.

[@edrianjaytalle681]

a very nice guy and always been happy that will keep you smile. continue your great job sir!

[@TheKaradras]

Omg i cant wait for that film about Magic !!!

[@key-tg1ih]

Magic might the happiest person, he’s always smiling and his laughter is so contagious I love him

[@entertainmenttoday420]

His laugh makes me laugh.

[@Lmcv82]

What an amazing man 😭

[@caseylilek9219]

Magic you are a very good man. Your talent and determination to stay the right course in life and then turn around and help the minority businesses stay open. Tremendous Respect Brother.

[@JC-vm5tz]

My first and only comment ever on youtube: because.magic. What a laugh, what a smile, what a mind, what a heart, what a soul. What a father, what a husband, what a son, what a business man, what an employer, what a gentleman, what a citizen, what a person. From following him and the Lakers in the 1980s when I was a child in LA, to seeing him do even greater things since, wow. We could all do better and be better by learning from his examples. There has never been a more aptly nicknamed great than he: M A G I C.

[@bosemjeans9821]

Magic laugh 😆 it’s the cure for any disease

[@doctorbeanis]

Magic just has so much life inside of him! So great to hear his stories and how he is helping small business owners. Great classy man for sure!

[@nat_zero_six1156]

I didn't know that the shrug is directed to magic

[@xxdkwild1xx]

Me neither. But he did it against my Blazers. So I will never forget that shot was over the late Uncle Cliffy.

[@thebbc3522]

Now we know! Lol

[@ernestodifilippojimenez1395]

Can't wait to see the documentary of my favourite player 🤩🤩

[@joseantoniomartinez2176]

Best personality in nba history

[@dmartil73]

All class.

[@lisaboyle4057]

What an awesome guy❤️❤️❤️

[@thamesplayz7406]

There both Great people always praying for them and wish them well. Nice Videos Jimmy Kimmel keep up the good work!