Magic Johnson: Shohei Ohtani joined the Dodgers to reach the playoffs
Earvin "Magic" Johnson · Inside The Life of Silicon Valley's First Athlete Investor | Magic Johnson · Feb 11, 2026 · at 53:54
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, explains why superstar MLB player Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Dodgers after leaving the Los Angeles Angels.
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“Why did old Tani? Leave the Angels to come to the Dodgers? He had never been in the playoff, and he wanted to be in the playoff. That's why he signed with the Dodgers”
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