Lakers name Magic Johnson President of Basketball Operations

Yea, but there's a difference between praise and saying someone is the most complete player in the NCAA. And remember where Draymond was drafted in the end.

 

They needed changes from the top on down. Magic has built his own empire of businesses so he can't be that bad. Hiring a solid GM will be a good start. Magic cares about the Laker brand so I'm sure he will do all he can to build it back up.

 

Thank god for that new super-super max, otherwise I'd be a little worried.

 

That's four terrible statements, especially the Rondo one and I'm sure you could find a lot more by just browsing through his Twitter history. To prevent Divac-like deals, Magic will need a very qualified GM to watch his fingers. I don't think he understands a lot about Salary Cap rules etc. either.

Kupchak was with the Lakers nonstop since 1981, that's a tough one to just let him go in mid-season.

 

I am still worried we will find out if the new super-super max helps.

 

Seems like a better idea than giving him a talk show.

 

I'm missing something, isn't this an obvious conflict of interest? Of course any agents that get front office jobs no longer represent their clients, correct?

 

Bravo, Magic!

As much as I don't want the Lakers to do well, this is a sweet move. Contrary to what some folks might think, Magic has more bball/biz knowledge in his pinkie than most altogether. Plus, I love the guy.

 

Wow! This is going to be hilariously bad! Magic is the worst lol...

Lakers should have done everything in their power to bring back Jerry West. Jerry is the GOAT when it comes to player + front office career.

 

this is soooo dumb why not just demand cousins !

if they would've got cousins magic would've got a another star there this summer and got cousins to resign

 

I like how people hate on Magic like he doesn't deserve a chance. What has he done is probably what you're asking, but you assume he'll fail. In all fairness I don't care if he succeeds or fails i'm not a laker fan in the least sense.

 

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 24m24 minutes ago
In addition to Rob Pelinka -- agent for James Harden and Kobe Bryant -- longtime agent Arn Tellem is also said to be on the Lakers' radar.

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I'm a little worried about Pelinka going to the Lakers. Could possibly sway Harden to LA in a few years. Hope not.

 

means everything, there are a few tweets out there

 

I am also. I am not sure the new super-super max means much to Harden.

 

Ahhh nothing more satisfying than witnessing another Lakers catastrophe!

I've got nothing but hate for that franchise.