Magic Johnson family photo (Photo via X)
Magic Johnson’s family photo has gone viral online due to the positioning of his openly gay son.

The former Los Angeles Lakers star and his wife, Cookie Johnson, had their first child together in 1992, with Magic fathering an older son from a previous relationship.

Earvin “EJ” Johnson came out as gay in 2013 but is said to have privately come out to his friends a few years earlier. TMZ broke the news on his sexuality, publishing photos of him holding hands with another male in Los Angeles.

EJ, a television personality and fashion icon, has starred in a ‘Rich Kids of Beverley Hills’ spin-off called ‘EJNYC’. He is also an outspoken LGBTQ+ advocate.

A photo of Magic and his family surfaced on X this week, drawing plenty of attention, with many users pointing out how far EJ was from the rest of the family.

Check it out below:


WOW…” a user wrote.


“I can see the gap thats all I am going to say,” a user wrote.

“Why they so far apart 🤣🤣,” someone observed.

“Why all they family pics EJ always off to the side smh,” said a third.


“I see what he did. Easy to crop out the son lol,” someone else claimed.

“They always put him far away on the side so they can crop him out 😭,” another user commented.

Magic Johnson Has Grown Proud Of His Son

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Magic has previously admitted he struggled to accept his son’s sexuality when he first found out, but eventually came around.

“You get the other side too—a lot of people don’t love that I love my son,” he said. “But I don’t care.”

Over the years, the five-time NBA champion has become more vocal in his support for his offspring, posting birthday messages and lauding his authenticity on social media.

“Happy birthday to my son EJ! Thank you for making the world a better place,” he wrote when EJ turned 33 in June. “Your mom and I love you and are very happy that you’re making a difference in the lives of so many people!”

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.