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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Jay-Z News

NBA legend Magic Johnson sent out a post (via X).

Ben Stinar

Oct 8, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; President of Basketball Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers Earvin Magic Johnson speaks about the tragedy in Las Vegas before the start of a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; President of Basketball Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers Earvin Magic Johnson speaks about the tragedy in Las Vegas before the start of a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Jay-Z is one of the most notable rappers of all time.

The legendary performer has also been very involved with professional sports (he was a part-owner of the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, and his company represents athletes).

Recently, Bloomberg reported a big update about the 54-year-old.

Via Bloomberg on X: "NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league would continue to work with Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s Roc Nation to produce the Super Bowl halftime show."

Many people reacted to the news on social media, and one person who sent out a post was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.

Johnson wrote: "Congratulations and job well done to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Jay-Z and his company Roc Nation on extending their partnership deal for the Super Bowl Halftime show!"

Fans responded to Johnson's post.

Via @dougvansant: "Yes! Some of the absolute best shows I've ever had a chance to photograph. Love this partnership."

Via @JimJarmuschHair: "Took the words out of my mouth"

Via @franklinisbored: "Awesome"

As for Johnson, he is one of the best NBA players of all time.

After winning a National Championship with Michigan State, he went on to have a legendary 13-year career with the Lakers.

His career averages were 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field and 30.3% from the three-point range in 906 regular season games.

He helped lead the Lakers to five NBA Championships.

The legendary point guard retired after the 1995-96 season.

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.