WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the owners of the Washington Commanders, expressed his pride in the team’s work this season after it fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
Johnson, who is a basketball legend and NBA Hall of Famer, became part of the franchise’s ownership group in 2023 after Dan Snyder sold the Commanders to Josh Harris, the team’s majority owner.
Johnson posted on the X platform on Monday, a day after the Commanders lost to the Eagles, 55-23:
As I reflect this morning, I have to put my competitive nature to the side and remind myself that we’re only in the second year of rebuilding the @Commanders franchise—and look how good the season was!
I’m incredibly proud of this team for being competitive, unselfish and entertaining all year long. Playing in the NFC Championship is a true reflection of their hard work, commitment, and mindset, both on and off the field. With a revitalized spirit in the locker room, transformative play on the field and the resurgence of this brand, the Commanders are a team that players want to be a part of. A special thank you to Commanders Nation for showing up for your team. From proudly wearing your Commanders gear to the energy and passion you brought every single game this season, your support was off the charts and we hope you are proud of what we are building!
Earvin Magic Johnson via X/@MagicJohnson
The Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, La. on Feb. 9, 2025.
