Magic Johnson says why he once ditched his millionaire teammates to talk to a 'super super billionaire'

Magic Johnson, a former NBA player with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, has offered advice for those aspiring to build a successful business career. The basketball icon suggested that one should shed their ego, identify market gaps, and seek guidance from those who are more experienced. Johnson, whose real name is Earvin Johnson, reflected on a dinner he attended during the 1992 US Olympics Dream Team where he encountered Prince Rainier of Monaco.

He noted that he wanted to be in Monaco's circle, surrounded by the wealthy, rather than remaining among the millionaires with his teammates. Johnson's curiosity and eagerness to learn led him to converse with Prince Rainier and his son, Prince Albert. Johnson emphasized the importance of constantly learning, growing, and improving.