Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson saw an opportunity to pitch the new Los Angeles Rams to a future Hall of Fame quarterback, who is undecided about whether he will play next season, while on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
When discussing how he was the first fan to buy season tickets for the Rams next season, Johnson says, “I tried to talk somebody out of retirement and come to the Rams,” Johnson begins pointing towards Peyton Manning, “I said, ‘Man, if you play again, come to the Rams.’ I was working on him backstage. I will even chip in some money.”
All Manning could do was helplessly blush and laugh on the couch. “Look, he’s turning a few colors,” said Johnson.
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