Enchanting Metallic Marvels
Throughout his life, Michael Jordan’s twin passions were always clear: sleek cars and the wizardry of Magic Johnson. His first automotive treasure, a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix, bore a personalized license plate—MAGIC JORDAN—a nod to his high school moniker that blended his and his idol’s names. Initially, the rapport between the two hoops icons was fraught with tension as they both made thunderous league debuts, but Jordan edged ahead with a stronger supporting team.
The frost thawed in Jordan’s third year when Magic invited him to a summer charity game. In the sanctity of the locker room, they smoothed over their rivalry, laying the groundwork for a lasting friendship, as Jordan revealed in a candid Playboy interview..