Magic Johnson at the Dolphins Game: "I Was in Miami on Business"
NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson attended the Miami Dolphins game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a guest of Dolphins owner Steve Ross — and told Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton he was in town on "business." With reports circulating that Johnson had expressed interest in becoming an NFL owner, could he be the magic the Dolphins need? He also weighed in on quarterback Chad Henne.
From the Vault · 2010
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NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson attended the Miami Dolphins game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a guest of Dolphins owner Steve Ross — and told Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton he was in town on "business." With reports circulating that Johnson had expressed interest in becoming an NFL owner, could he be the magic the Dolphins need? He also weighed in on quarterback Chad Henne.. Premier Guide Miami sat down to find out what that means — and what comes next.
Will Magic Johnson be the Miami Dolphins' newest owner? Hall of Fame basketball player and former NBA superstar Magic Johnson attended the Miami Dolphins game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a guest of Dolphins owner Steve Ross.
According to reports from an NFL insider, Johnson had expressed interest in becoming an NFL owner. Without elaborating, he told Daedrian McNaughton of Premier Guide Miami that he was in Miami on "business." Could that business be secret discussions about becoming a limited owner of the Miami Dolphins?
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Magic Johnson would join the roster of celebrity investors, which includes Gloria Estefan, Fergie, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Marc Anthony. Hopefully, another disappointing loss at home would not discourage him from becoming an owner of the Dolphins.
Could Magic Johnson be the magic that the Dolphins need? In the video interview, he also shared his thoughts on quarterback Chad Henne.
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