Magic Johnson is in the ownership group that has taken over the Washington Commanders. TODAY's CraigMelvin spoke with Johnson about how he plans to move the team beyond the scandals it experienced under its previous owner, Daniel Snyder.
Johnson has a minority stake in the team, with Josh Harris, who owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, leading the group that now owns the franchise. The sale had been in the works for a few months.
"I could not be more excited to be a partner in the proposed new ownership group for the Washington Commanders," Johnson"Josh Harris has assembled an amazing group who share a commitment to not only doing great things on the field but to making a real impact in the DMV community. I’m so excited to get to work on executing our vision for the Commanders and our loyal fanbase!"
Johnson can add the Commanders to his portfolio. He has ownership stakes in Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. He also previously had a stake with the Lakers, but sold his interest in the team in 2010. On the field, the Commanders have struggled. The franchise, which has won three Super Bowls in its history, has won only three postseason games since winning its last Super Bowl in 1992, with its last playoff victory taking place in January 2006.Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories.
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