Rob Pelinka denies Magic Johnson’s ‘saddening’ allegations
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka took a diplomatic tone when responding to Magic Johnson’s accusations of “betrayal.”
Johnson accused Pelinka of backstabbing him, but Pelinka called the comments “saddening and disheartening.” The GM added that he has talked to Johnson recently and hopes to talk to him again to discuss the “untrue” accusations.
Rob Pelinka on Magic's comments: "I think the most important thing for me is the two years getting work side by side with Earvin are some of the greatest memories I have. … It's saddening and disheartening to believe things are a misperception."
— Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015) May 20, 2019
Pelinka said he's talked to Magic recently. Added this morning's comments were "surprising to hear and disheartening. I look forward to the opportunity to sit down and talk to him, work through them, because they're simply not true."
— Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015) May 20, 2019
There were reports that Johnson wanted to fire Pelinka, so it’s safe to say the relationship between the two men is difficult. It remains to be seen whether Johnson is even interested in having any further discussion.
