Magic Johnson Feels Like an Ancient God in Greece

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. continues his vacation in Greece. He posted a photograph on social media of himself and his family dressed as Greek Gods and Goddesses onboard their yacht which is currently traversing the beautiful blue waters of the Greek Mediterranean.

The retired basketball star, 63, and his wife Earlitha “Cookie” Johnson joined their friends on the Phoenix 2 yacht for a toga party.

Johnson and Cookie, 64, both wore gold laurels around their heads, with Johnson in a white toga and Cookie in a white dress.

“The Phoenix 2 crew put on a Greek god and goddess extravaganza tonight on the yacht,” Johnson captioned the photos. “We had so much fun dressing up and dancing and Chef Daisy prepared an outstanding spread for us to enjoy! What a beautiful sunset tonight in Greece.”

The Phoenix 2 crew put on a Greek god and goddess extravaganza tonight on the yacht! We had so much fun dressing up and dancing and Chef Daisy prepared an outstanding spread for us to enjoy! What a beautiful sunset tonight in Greece 🤩 pic.twitter.com/YRW0ieNqMP

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 3, 2023

Hours before the party, Johnson took out a jet ski in Myrtos Bay on Kefalonia Island. “There is no greater thrill for me than being out on the water and seeing some beautiful coastlines, especially in a country like Greece,” he captioned a gallery of clips and photos from his jet ski adventure.

I got my jet ski on for a few hours this morning in Myrtos Bay on Kefalonia Island, Greece. There is no greater thrill for me than being out on the water and seeing some beautiful coastlines, especially in a country like Greece. pic.twitter.com/YUeMhGUhE0

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 3, 2023

Magic Johnson falls in love with Greece

Johnson and Cookie are parents to son EJ, 31, and daughter Elisa, 28. The former Los Angeles Lakers player also shares son Andre, 42, with ex-girlfriend Melissa Mitchell.

Magic Johnson and his family have been yachting in Greece since July for the second summer in a row. They have been documenting their adventures on social media.

A few days earlier, Cookie and her friends were seen in a photo shoot with the famous Flying Dresses of Santorini.

“My wife Cookie looks absolutely STUNNING in her gold flying dress!” Johnson said.

Today I surprised my beautiful wife Cookie and her girlfriends Gina, Lita and Tamiko with a photoshoot with the famous Flying Dresses Santorini! My wife Cookie looks absolutely STUNNING in her gold flying dress! 😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/1mFDNzHDvo

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 1, 2023

Last year, Magic Johnson had the chance to speak with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

“I had the honor and pleasure of getting a surprise call from the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcoming me to the country and seeing how my visit has been so far,” he had reported, adding that he “told the Prime Minister it…[was] amazing and life changing!”

“From the culture, to the history and the food, everything has been exceptional!” he remarked. “The people have welcomed Cookie, me, and our friends with open arms.” 

This summer season has seen several celebrities from both the sporting and Hollywood worlds choose Greece as their vacation destination.

For example, during his yachting tour of the Eastern Mediterranean, tennis star Rafael Nadal made a visit to the Greek city of Patras. The famous athlete was spotted earlier last week touring the Ionian islands including Corfu, Meganisi, and Ithaca.

In June, Hollywood actors Matt Damon and Chris and Liam Hemsworth were spotted on the Greek island of Mykonos. George Clooney was also recently present on the island for a promotional event.