Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, have been unwavering in their support for their son, EJ. Their acceptance and love inspired Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union to seek their guidance when their daughter, Zaya, faced similar challenges. Flash has even credited Magic for helping him understand his family better.
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In fact, Magic recently showed his love and support for his son EJ to his 5,300,000 followers via Twitter. The five-time NBA champion wished his son a happy birthday and applauded him for living his truth.
Magic Johnson celebrates EJ on his birthday and applauds him for his journey
EJ Johnson, the son of basketball legend Magic Johnson, has embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and authenticity. From a young age, EJ embraced his identity as a gay man, openly expressing his unique style and personality.
Throughout this process, Magic Johnson stood steadfastly by his son’s side, offering unwavering support and love. Magic’s unconditional acceptance of EJ’s s**uality has been an inspiration to many, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding within the sports community.
Well, recently the Hall of Famer took the opportunity to applaud his son yet again. He took to Twitter to wish his son a happy birthday, expressing his love and support for him to keep living his truth.
“Happy Birthday to my son, EJ!! I love your pure heart and creativity! Keep living your truth, it’s what I love about you most! Have a great day!”
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 4, 2023
They truly share a special bond with each other. One any father and son could hope for. And, EJ has acknowledged this love and support on several occasions.
EJ Johnson is grateful for all the support he has received from Magic Johnson and his family
To say EJ is privileged to have such loving parents is an understatement. There are many in the world like him who cannot say the same. But, even he is aware of just how lucky he is. He has acknowledged their love and support on several occasions, thanking them for all they have done for him.
“In the midst of all this media attention, I would like to say that I am truly blessed to have parents that love and support me.”
As for Magic, he has used his platform and following on several occasions to inspire and teach those around him. From accepting his son’s s**uality to being an advocate of HIV awareness as an HIV-positive athlete himself. He truly is an amazing human being.
