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LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin "Magic" Johnson addresses the crowd as he honors victims of last Sunday's mass shooting before the team's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 1, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and injured more than 450 after he opened fire on a large crowd at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival. The massacre is one of the deadliest mass shooting events in U.S. history. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks for their second game of the 2026 MLB season.
Before the game, the Dodgers will be given their rings from winning the 2025 World Series Championship.
Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during media day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Before the game, Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Dodgers part-owner) Magic Johnson made a post to X that had over 13,000 likes.
Johnson wrote: “Today is a very special day for me as I will be receiving my 18th championship ring tonight at Dodgers Stadium. We will celebrate our back-to-back World Series Championships at ring night – I’m so excited!!! I currently have (1) Everett High School State Championship, (1) Michigan State NCAA Championship, (11) Lakers Championships – (5) as a player, (5) as a co-owner and (1) as an executive, (1) LAFC Major League Soccer Championship , (1) LA Sparks WNBA Championship ,and (3) World Series Championships with the Dodgers! I actually have a total of (20) lol 😂 but I didn’t include my (2) E-Sports Championships as co-owner of Team Liquid!”
GettyLos Angeles, CA, October, 29, 2025: Magic Johnson smiles after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game five of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Social Media Reacts To Johnson’s Post
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Magic Johnson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game five of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)