On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks for their second game of the 2026 MLB season.
Before the game, the Dodgers will be given their rings from winning the 2025 World Series Championship.
Magic Johnson Makes Personal Post Ahead Of Dodgers Game
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during media day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Ahead of the game, Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Dodgers part-owner) Magic Johnson made a post to X that had over 13,000 likes.
Johnson wrote: “Today is a very special day for me as I will be receiving my 18th championship ring tonight at Dodgers Stadium. We will celebrate our back-to-back World Series Championships at ring night – I’m so excited!!! I currently have (1) Everett High School State Championship, (1) Michigan State NCAA Championship, (11) Lakers Championships – (5) as a player, (5) as a co-owner and (1) as an executive, (1) LAFC Major League Soccer Championship , (1) LA Sparks WNBA Championship ,and (3) World Series Championships with the Dodgers! I actually have a total of (20) lol 😂 but I didn’t include my (2) E-Sports Championships as co-owner of Team Liquid!”
GettyLos Angeles, CA, October, 29, 2025: Magic Johnson smiles after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game five of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Social Media Reacts To Johnson’s Post
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Magic Johnson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game five of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying in response to Johnson’s post/photo:
David P. Samson: “Putting rings on his toes would have been even better.”
Matt Leinart: “Flex!!!”
Jon Najarian: “The very definition of a baller! Congrats Magic!”
@mattgoblue04: “That’s A LOT of Rings. Congrats on all of your successes. You are one of the GOATs on the hardwood and in the business world. Would love to meet you someday, maybe in Michigan and get a selfie as well as some advice.”
@LiveMonger: “This might be the coldest flex I’ve ever seen.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30: Earvin “Magic” Johnson celebrates with Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after defeating the New York Yankees during Game Five of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 7-6. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Johnson’s Playing Career
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Johnson was the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft after leading Michigan State to the National Championship.
He spent all 13 seasons of his pro career playing for the Lakers.
In that span, they won five titles (and he won three MVP Awards).
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement Before Dodgers Game