Magic Johnson says ‘everything is on the table,’ including potential Commanders name change

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The Washington Commanders have a new ownership group, and after this upcoming season, they may have a new identity. 

NBA legend Magic Johnson, who along with the Josh Harris led group, purchased the team from former embattled owner Dan Snyder for a record $6.05 billion in a deal that NFL owners unanimously voted to approve on Thursday. 

Washington Commanders owners Tanya Snyder, left, and Dan Snyder on the field before the Dallas Cowboys defeat of the Washington Commanders 25-10 at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 2, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

"It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It’s a lifelong dream," Johnson said in an interview with the TODAY Show that aired Friday morning.

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"I think it's going to be great. It’s going to be great for the Commanders fans, it's going to be great for the players as well, and for all the employees as well."

Johnson said the new ownership group will "keep busy" with work needed to turn the organization around, but when asked if potentially changing the name was on the agenda, the Hall of Famer did not rule it out. 

"I think everything is on the table, especially after this year. We’ll see where we are with the name, but I can’t say that right now."

Magic Johnson speaks during the 2023 International Poverty Forum at Delta Flight Museum on March 17, 2023 in Atlanta. (Derek White/Getty Images)

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"We’re going to spend this year understanding what we have in place, and then I’m sure [talk of a