Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie Johnson. Image via: magicjohnson/ Instagrm

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson had a wonderful moment with his mother, Christine Johnson, on her birthday. Johnson shared the moment with his mother alongside his wife, Cookie Johnson, and his kids. While Johnson initially wished her on August 5 with a heartfelt post on X, the NBA Hall of Famer recently took to Instagram to share the moments of her birthday party.

Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie Johnson, celebrated the birthday of his mom, Christine Johnson

A heartfelt family moment. Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie Johnson, alongside his kids, celebrated his mother, Christine Johnson’s, 90th birthday.The NBA legend shared a carousel of photos and video from the birthday party with a lengthy, heartfelt caption.“We had a beautiful event for my mother yesterday to celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends. The theme of the night was how God has used her throughout her life! My mother has really been blessed in her purpose with the Lord. She was showered with so much love and appreciation during the night and we surprised her with her favorite musical artist Tamela Mann. The Breslin Arena on MSU’s campus was filled with the spirit of God!,” Johnson wrote on the platform.He added, “I want to thank superstar Tamela Mann and her multi-talented husband David Mann for coming and blessing not just my mother but all of the guests in attendance!”

Magic Johnson called his mother “favorite girl in the whole wide world”

Johnson has enormous love for his mother. Before sharing the birthday moment, Johnson wished her mom on X. “To my favorite person and favorite girl in the whole wide world, my mother, happy birthday!!! I thank God for my mom every single night when I fall to my knees in prayer,” he wrote.In the post, the NBA icon also shared four images where his wife Cookie was seen posing with his mom.Johnson shocked the sports world in 1991 by retiring after revealing his HIV diagnosis, but made a triumphant return in the 1992 All-Star Game, earning MVP honors.With constant support from his wife and mom, Johnson fought the disease and eventually extended his financial empire, creating a whopping $1.5 billion fortune for himself.Also Read: Dennis Rodman’s daughter Trinity gets heartfelt praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson after her latest achievement