Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers and the CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate valued at $1 billion, delivered the keynote address at InterGrowth 2017, which drew over 2,000 dealmakers.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson with conference staff and other participants.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson having fun with the staff.

Carter Morse & Mathias managing partner Ramsey Goodrich chaired InterGrowth 2017.

The opening reception was held poolside at the Aria.

The opening reception was held poolside at the Aria.

The opening reception was held poolside at the Aria.

Some of the conference attendees particpated in a 5K run.

Some of the conference attendees particpated in a 5K run.

Some of the conference attendees particpated in a 5K run.

Deal pros talked business during ACG Dealsource and other breakout sessions.

Deal pros talked business during ACG Dealsource and other breakout sessions.

Deal pros talked business during ACG Dealsource and other breakout sessions.