Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson announced that he acquired new football and basketball franchises in SimWin Sports, the world’s premier digital sports league.
SimWin Sports is the first professional sports league where the teams are owned by sports legends, celebrities and investors. Virtual teams and athletes compete 24 hours a day to fuel on-demand fantasy sports contests.
Fans can join the action by acquiring, training, trading and selling virtual players. “I’m so excited to be involved with SimWin, which is blazing a trail in one of the hottest new business sectors and has a great team leading the charge,” Johnson said in a statement.
“This multi-billion-dollar business is about to take off and the SimWin model is an excellent way for sports fans to get involved in this groundbreaking opportunity. I look forward to contributing to its growth and success.
“Get ready for the Inaugural Draft Class NFT player drop coming soon. I might just draft one of your players for my team.”
Johnson joins an impressive group of SimWin team owners, featuring sports and entertainment legends including Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk, Mike Singletary, Tracy McGrady, Penny Hardaway, LaMelo Ball, Dr. Jen Welter, Suzanne de Passe and Nick Carter.
Johnson’s Los Angeles Magic football team and basketball franchise will compete in SimWin’s 5,000+ games a year. Both organizations’ official names and brand identities will be revealed soon.
Johnson joined bidding for Denver Broncos
Since wrapping up a Hall of Fame playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers nearly three decades ago, Johnson has remained active in the sports world. In addition to being a part-owner of the Dodgers, he also has a minority stake in the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.
Johnson looked to expand his business ventures last month as he joined a bid group that was led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris for the NFL’s Denver Broncos.
However, the Broncos entered a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner family ownership group earlier this month for a record $4.65 billion.
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