*Earvin "Magic" Johnson*

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'Shark Tank' Kevin O'Leary rips Magic for quitting Lakers...Blames LeBron
O'Leary believes LeBron James played a roll in Magic Johnson's decision to leave.

 

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No playoffs for LeBron James, No job for Magic Johnson. Why the Lakers fell apart
One of the most storied teams in the league, the Lakers (37-45) have not won a championship in nine years, and Los Angeles is frustrated, hungry and impatient.

 

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Magic Johnson's disappearing act isn't just the Lakers' loss
Only two black team presidents of basketball operations remain in the NBA, in which more than 80 percent of the players are either African American, African or "of color".

 

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Magic Johnson always set his sights beyond basketball
Johnson resigned as Los Angeles president of basketball operations before informing his boss, Jeanie Buss, to deny Buss an opportunity to talk him out of it.

 

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Magic Johnson tweets heartfelt message to Jeanie Buss
"I will always love you and will always be your brother from another mother."



The Lakers finished the year 37-45, which ranks 11th worst in the NBA this season. They have a 2% chance of landing Duke phenomenon Zion Williamson in the NBA draft and a 9.4% chance of climbing into the top 4.

 

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Magic has ZERO regrets after leaving Lakers... in fact, he's super happy about his decision..so says his wife Cookie Johnson


TMZ

 

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 priorities in offseason post-Magic Johnson's exit

 

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Lakers announced head coach Luke Walton is out after 3 seasons
Walton leaves the team with two years renaming on his five-year deal. Walton went 98-148 in three seasons as head coach.



Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyrone Lue is a strong front-runner to replace Walton.

 

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Luke Walton found out Magic Johnson resigned via text
Luke Walton was left out of a key meeting to discuss the future of the Los Angeles Lakers featuring Rob Pelinka, Magic Johnson and LeBron James, thus sealing his fate with the team.

The meeting took place several days before the end of the regular season. Johnson would eventually resign days later.



The Sacramento Kings reportedly made Walton their top target to relace Dave Joerger.

 

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Pat Riley says he has no interest in replacing Magic Johnson with Lakers: That's not what I want to do
He's focused on finishing with the Miami Heat

 

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Pelicans bypassed Rob Pelinka to deal with Magic Johnson during Anthony Davis trade talks
With Johnson stepping down from the Lakers, Pelinka fired Walton and is currently in charge if finding a new head coach.

 

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Bob Myers tops candidates to replace Magic Johnson

 

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Luke Walton found out Magic Johnson resigned via text
The Sacramento Kings reportedly made Walton their top target to relace Dave Joerger.

Sources: Luke Walton reaches deal to coach Sacramento Kings
Walton finished his third season with the Lakers with a disappointing 37-45 record. The Kings finished the season at 39-43, the most wins for the franchise since the 2005-06 season.

 

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LeBron James was reportedly shocked by Magic Johnson's.....

I(blackfoot NAP) call, Bullshit, Bull shit, bull shit. LeBron got a much needed vacation. He can know do the off-season charity obligation he's got going outside of basketball.

 

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Report: Lakers halted unauthorized Lonzo Ball surgery during Magic Johnson's final weeks
Ball was slated to have ankle surgery without the Lakers knowledge.

 

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Next move for Lakers: Anthony Davis trade priorities and star free agents
The team faces big questions heading into the off season.

 

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Should you take that promotion? Don't take the same mistake as Magic
How could the franchise's most recognizable star not enjoy running the storied organized where he made a name for himself? what went wrong?....


....LeBron James is what went wrong with Los Angeles, because the he didn't make the playoffs.

 

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Magic excited to watching and 'relax and watch' Dodgers after stepping down as Lakers president of basketball of operations[/urp]

 

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Magic Johnson's firm's plan at Detroit fairgrounds move foward

 

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Magic Johnson joins Ice Cube's effort to acquire Fox Sports Networks
Will Smith has also joined the project.