Magic Johnson tweets savage criticism of Lakers
Mar 23, 2018; Omaha, NE, USA; NBA former player Magic Johnson watches during the first half between the Clemson Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Magic Johnson appears to have Internet access once again.
The retired Los Angeles Lakers great Johnson went viral on Thursday for his savage criticism of the team. Despite playing a Memphis Grizzlies side down Ja Morant for Game 2 of their playoff series (not to mention Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke as well), the Lakers lost by double digits (103-93).
Johnson ripped the Lakers over their performance, calling them “soft, soft, and SOFT!” in a tweet.
“The Laker players were soft, soft, and SOFT in Game 2!” Johnson wrote. “That cannot be the case in Game 3!”
The Laker players were soft, soft, and SOFT in Game 2! That cannot be the case in Game 3!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 20, 2023
Several individual Lakers disappointed in Game 2. Anthony Davis had just 13 points on 4-of-14 shooting, and D’Angelo Russell (whom Johnson beefed with in the past) was even worse with five points on a grisly 2-of-11 shooting.
There were some signs of frustration among the Lakers themselves after the game too. While they did manage to get the 1-1 road split to start the series, the Lakers will have to be a lot better starting in Game 3 on Saturday in L.A.
