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Dodgers Win Second Straight World Series as Magic Johnson Claims 18 Rings

Johnson’s on-air “18 rings” quip prompted scrutiny of cross-sport counting rules spanning player rings, ownership stakes, esports, college.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 to secure consecutive World Series titles after trailing 3–2 in the series.
  • Johnson, a Dodgers part-owner and Lakers icon, told Fox Sports “that’s 18 championship rings” and later posted a breakdown of his tally on X.
  • His post credited five Lakers titles as a player, a combined 11 Lakers rings across roles, one LA Sparks title, one LAFC title, one Team Liquid title, and three with the Dodgers.
  • EssentiallySports noted that totals differ by method, with some counts landing at 15 or 17 depending on whether NCAA and esports wins or investor roles are included.
  • Coverage highlighted how majority owner Mark Walter’s spending shaped the Dodgers’ roster as the club completed back-to-back championships.