Magic Johnson Teams with Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD 

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HeadQuest

 

 

From dominating professional basketball as an LA Laker to boosting urban businesses in ethnically diverse urban communities, the Magic Johnson certainly has the Magic touch. Johnson has also been a pioneer and vocal advocate for the benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle — now he’s taking the court with Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD, the made in America, mass-market leader in Hemp and CBD products. 

“Magic Johnson is a legend and his success resonates both on and off the court,” said Garrett Greller, Co-Founder of Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD. “He is charismatic, influential and trusted. Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD is a family business, and family is central to Magic’s life as well. The synergy between Magic Johnson and Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD products raises the bar to a new level as we share the love of the products and the history of the brand. Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD is thrilled to partner with Magic Johnson and educate folks about all the benefits behind the brand’s vast collection of Hemp & CBD products.” 

 

Of the partnership, Johnson stated, “Magic Johnson Enterprises is focused on identifying category leaders with quality products that are at an affordable price.. I am impressed with the founder and leadership at Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD. Garrett has proven the effectiveness of the products and the company’s commitment to serving diverse communities. I look forward to working with the team to grow the company even further.” 

 

Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD was born out of a necessity for effective and accessible pain relief and wellness protocol after Co-Founder, Garrett Greller was diagnosed with arthritis at age 14, which set him on a course to create a natural, inexpensive solution to a very real problem. Consumers became loyal to Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD because it offers affordable and trusted non-psychoactive CBD wellness solutions with the full range priced under $30 that are widely distributed through, their website as well as, Kohls, The Vitamin Shoppe, Urban Outfitters, Bed Bath & Beyond and many more nation-wide. 

 

Johnson joins other celebrated talents in The Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD family Academy Award winning actor and activist, Jane Fonda, and Grammy Award winning recording artist Toni Braxton. 

To learn more about Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD and their products, visit UncleBudsHemp.com 

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