Photo:magic johnson/instagram
magic johnson/instagram
Magic Johnson’s star-studdedvacation in Greececontinued with an “extravaganza” fit for the basketball gods.
The retired basketball star, 63, and his wifeEarlitha “Cookie” Johnsonjoined their friends on thePhoenix 2 yachtfor a toga party, as seen in new photos Johnsonshared Thursday on Instagram. Johnson andCookie, 64, both wore gold laurels around their heads, with Johnson in a white toga and Cookie in a white dress.
“The Phoenix 2 crew put on a Greek god and goddess extravaganza tonight on the yacht,” Johnson captioned the photos. “We had so much fun dressing up and dancing and Chef Daisy prepared an outstanding spread for us to enjoy! What a beautiful sunset tonight in Greece.”
Magic Johnson, his wife Cookie Johnson, and their friends.magic johnson/instagram
Hours before the party, Johnson took out a jet ski in Myrtos Bay on Kefalonia Island. “There is no greater thrill for me than being out on the water and seeing some beautiful coastlines, especially in a country like Greece,“he captioned a gallery of clips and photosfrom his jet ski adventure.
Johnson hasbeen traveling through Europewith his family since early July. He beganchronicling the trip on July 5when he and Cookie visited the restaurant Michelangelo in Antibes, France.Samuel L. Jacksonjoined Johnson in a few photos in July,including one with music mogulClive Davis.
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During his break from the vacation,Johnson appeared on theTodayshow, where he called it a “great opportunity” and reflected on what it means to become an NFL owner as a Black man.
“Breaking these barriers and going through these doors is important to me… as a proud Black man,” Johnson toldTodayhost Craig Melvin through tears on July 21. “You got me choking up now.”
“I don’t know why God blessed me with these opportunities, but I’m going to excel, not only for myself, but my family, but for all African Americans, making sure we can see [ourselves] in these seats,” the NBA Hall of Famer said. “And I want people to know that we can do the job.”
Johnson also called this the “biggest achievement” of his business career and a “historic moment” for the Black communityin a tweet. He also reminded fans of his personal ties to D.C., Maryland and Virginia. “The DMV community has embraced and supported me, and I am honored and ecstatic to be a co-owner of the Commanders franchise,” he wrote.
After his visit to Washington,Johnson headed back to the Mediterraneanwith his family.Johnson and Cookie are parentsto son EJ, 31, and daughter Elisa, 28. The former Los Angeles Lakers player also shares son Andre, 42, with ex-girlfriend Melissa Mitchell.
source: people.com
