Overview
- Tournament of Roses officials unveiled the pick at a public ceremony at Tournament House on Oct. 8.
- Johnson will ride the 5.5-mile Colorado Boulevard route on Jan. 1 and join the pregame coin flip for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl.
- The theme, selected by Tournament President Mark Leavens, pairs intentionally with Johnson’s nickname and career-long emphasis on collaboration.
- Organizers noted a tight turnaround from parade’s end to the stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.
- The Lakers legend is a five-time NBA champion and sports team co-owner whose recent efforts include wildfire recovery initiatives in Greater Los Angeles.