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Magic Johnson's 3 Kids Pay Loving Father's Day Tribute to Him

Afouda Fortune
Jun 23, 2020
02:30 P.M.

NBA champion, Magic Johnson was celebrated in style as his kids went all out on social media to honor him sweetly.

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Father's Day for Magic Johnson was a love affair as his grown children took to Instagram, where they penned heartfelt words. His daughter, Elisa Johnson, posted an enchanting photo of her and her star dad sharing a wonderful time.

Magic Johnson at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 19, 2017 | Photo: Getty Images

Magic Johnson at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 19, 2017 | Photo: Getty Images

While Elisa held her dad in a warming hug, she let fans know that there was "nothing" she loved more than seeing the patriarch smile. Andre Johnson shared a photo of his family, featuring his dad. He wrote in his tribute:

"Happy Father's Day @magicjohnson. Thank you for teaching us how to be people of action, not words…"

A Screenshot of EJ Johnson's Post on his Instagram Story | Photo: instagram.com/ejjohnson_

A Screenshot of EJ Johnson's Post on his Instagram Story | Photo: instagram.com/ejjohnson_

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Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" star EJ Johnson, shared an adorable family photo on his Instagram story. He then penned a personal message to Magic Johnson. The basketball legend himself was not left out as he shared a lovely tribute celebrating all dads.

Magic Johnson is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He made an iconic mark in the NBA for 13 years.

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In an Instagram post, Johnson shared a photo of him and his kids, all leaning on some sports accolades and posing. His heart-tugging caption was a warming message to all dads. The father-of-three showed his happiness and gratitude for being a father.

In a second post, the Lakers icon posted a photo of himself and his loved ones. Here, Johnson addressed his affection for his father, in a lengthy write up while gushing over the senior citizen.

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Heavy reports that Magic Johnson first became a dad in 1981when he welcomed a son, Andre Johnson, with his then-girlfriend, Melissa Mitchell. The now-grown Andre was once the vice president of his dad's company, Magic Johnson Enterprises.

He, however, owns his own company these days. Andre Johnson mostly keeps off the limelight. Johnson's second child is Earvin "EJ" Johnson III, whom he welcomed with his wife, Cookie Johnson.

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EJ joined the cast of "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" and gained fame in no time. Magic Johnson's last child is Elisa Johnson, who was adopted when he and his wife decided not to risk having their infant infected with HIV.

People reports that the veteran sports athlete shares with CNN that he still has "the talk" with his children, Andre and EJ from time to time. This was amid the security unrest in the country following the passing of George Floyd.

According to Biography, Magic Johnson is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He made an iconic mark in the NBA for 13 years.

During a 1991 announcement, Johnson revealed that he contracted HIV. After retirement, he went on to establish several businesses.

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