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22 Oct 2010 11:40

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Biz: Magic Johnson sold his Starbucks. Is a venti-sized deal next?

  • what Magic Johnson has been on a selling spree lately. A day after selling his share in the Lakers, he sold his 105 Starbucks franchises, many of which are known for being located in inner-city areas.
  • whyThere’s a rumor that Johnson wants to buy a sports team with his money. He’s made around $100 million from the sale of his two major investments, so he could afford something that big. source

05 Apr 2009 10:17

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Sports: Magic Johnson on MSU making the big game, 30 years later

  • To have this school come in and do what it’s doing right now, to make everybody feel good and have something to cheer about instead of more bad news … Then, when you think about what it’s going to do for the economy, oh, my goodness.
  • MSU (and NBA) legend Magic Johnson • Talking about MSU making the championship game, 30 years after he faced Larry Bird in this game – and during a particularly tough time for the state’s economy, doing it locally (the Final Four was held in Detroit this season). We’re unashamed MSU fans and just devoted a ton of space to them. You got a problem with it? • source