Magic Johnson is not simply leading a tradition on the court, however likewise in the hearts of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
In an April 21 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gabrielle and Dwyane discussed how Cookie Johnson and Magic’s actions as moms and dads to their kid EJ Johnson— who openly came out as gay in 2013– assisted form their journey with Zaya Wade, 14, who openly came out as transgender in 2020.
“It’s all about perseverance and putting your family first and loving every member of your family equally and out loud. And they showed us the way,” Gabrielle shared. “They were the first people we called, ‘OK, we’re moving to L.A., what school do you guys think is the best school for Zaya?’ And they gave us the blueprint.”
Dwyane likewise feels that Magic functioned as an idol for him as a moms and dad.
“When I seen a Black man, a professional athlete, stand up proud of his child, no matter what they’re doing in life, just being proud of who they are and who they’ve come to be,” Dwyane stated, “it makes it easier for me to say, ‘I saw one of my idols do it, a big brother, I can do the same.'”
