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Magic Johnson becomes 3rd NBA player to reach $1 bn

Magic Johnson recently joined Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only basketball players to become billionaires. In a recent Forbes estimate, the former LA Lakers point guard's net worth has been estimated at around $1.2 billion, making him the fourth athlete to do so. Johnson became famous during his days with the Lakers, as he collected titles and won MVP awards. He also made several All-Star appearances, 12 to be exact.