The friendship between Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan is truly a unique phenomenon. The two all-time NBA greats have still managed to maintain a healthy friendship, with Magic even rocking Jordan brand gear on his recent trip to Montenegro. Magic recently uploaded a series of pictures from his vacation in Montenegro with his wife Cookie. The 63-year-old was spotted wearing green Air Jordans on his visit to a man-made islet in the Balkan country. Johnson rocked green Jordan apparel to go with his sneakers.
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The couple posed for a series of photos on the islet called ‘Our Lady of the Rocks’. The rocky terrain was turned into a place of worship after two home-bound sailors had witnessed the icon of Virgin Mary there while returning from a dangerous voyage in 1452. Magic Johnson recounted the story in his caption before posting beautiful pictures of the local Church.
Cookie and I had one of the greatest experiences of our lives today visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two man-made islets in Montenegro. Legend has it in 1452, two brothers who were heading home to Perast after a dangerous voyage, one with an injured leg, spotted something… pic.twitter.com/avmZWt7Q1o
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 7, 2023
Magic’s friendship with Jordan is not limited to exchanging free sports gear. It goes far deeper than that. Even though the two superstars were rivals on paper during their time in the NBA, MJ was mortified after Magic announced his HIV diagnosis in 1991. The Bulls legend genuinely feared for his dear friend’s life and tried to be there for him during the difficult phase of his life. The horrifying experience ended up further strengthening their bond.
Magic Johnson once admitted pestering Michael Jordan for free stuff
Magic Johnson has really made an example of himself by accumulating a staggering net worth of $620,000,000 through wisely investing his NBA salaries. However, the Lakers legend still doesn’t like spending money on things he could get for free. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2016, Magic revealed that he regularly pesters Jordan to send him free shoes and clothing from his Jordan brand. The NBA veteran had no qualms in admitting that he capitalizes on his friendship with the Bulls legend to get free stuff of his liking.
No matter how wealthy Magic gets, he’s always going to bank on his good friend Jordan to hook him up with free merchandise.
