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Magic Johnson wants Kobe Bryant to join Lakers front office

Magic Johnson is hoping to quickly expand his role with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he already knows what his first order of business would be if the team gave him more power. Trying to hire Kobe Bryant. In an appearance on ESPN’s “First …

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Magic Johnson says he had offers from four franchises to run organizations

Magic Johnson says he was very much in-demand before the Los Angeles Lakers hired him. The newly-hired special adviser to Lakers president Jeanie Buss said he turned down four teams – including the New York Knicks – who at one point …

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Magic Johnson admits he wants to take Jim Buss’ job

Magic Johnson is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office, and his hire has left many wondering what the future holds for Jim Buss. Based on Magic’s vision, you could easily conclude that it is not bright. In an interview …

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Jim Buss looking forward to working with Magic Johnson ‘for years to come’

Magic Johnson and Jim Buss have very much not gotten along in recent years, but now that Magic is back with the Los Angeles Lakers, they’re going to have to find a way to coexist. Buss, the team’s co-owner and executive vice president of …

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Report: Magic Johnson hiring could be start of big changes with Lakers

The hiring of longtime front office critic and franchise icon Magic Johnson for a front office role with the Los Angeles Lakers could signal the start of major changes within the organization, according to a report. Bleacher Report’s Kevin Ding …

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Magic Johnson joining Lakers front office

Magic Johnson has spent years blasting the Los Angeles Lakers and their decision making as an organization, and he can now officially take matters into his own hands with his former team. The Lakers announced on Thursday that they have hired Johnson …

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Magic Johnson: Dwyane Wade ‘doesn’t need to practice’

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade has drawn some ire recently for talking the talk without walking the walk, but at least one NBA legend is taking his side. Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson said on Saturday that Wade “doesn’t need to …

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Magic Johnson: Lakers should go after LeBron James, Kevin Durant

The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a superstar after yet another disappointing season ended with Kobe Bryant retiring. Heading into a pivotal summer, Magic Johnson wants to see his former team aim as high as possible. How high? LeBron …

Magic Johnson pens heartfelt letter to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant will play in the final game of his incredible NBA career Wednesday night, and Magic Johnson took some time to reflect on 18-time All Star’s accomplishments in a heartfelt letter he published. In a post on his website The Playbook …

Magic Johnson tries to recruit Peyton Manning to the Rams (Video)

Magic Johnson is trying to recruit Peyton Manning to the Los Angeles Rams. The two appeared together on Wednesday’s Tonight Show, and Johnson – who is on record as being the first Rams season ticketholder – began recruiting him …

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Magic Johnson compares Ben Simmons to LeBron James

Is college basketball sensation Ben Simmons the next LeBron James? Magic Johnson thinks so. The former Lakers legend sent a few tweets on Tuesday lauding the LSU forward. LSU's Ben Simmons is the best all around player I've seen since LeBron …

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Magic Johnson congratulates Abby Wambach, butchers her name

Magic Johnson thoughtfully shouted out Abby Wambach on social media Friday, but he made one big mistake. The former Los Angeles Lakers great got Wambach’s first name wrong: That’s pretty cringe-worthy, and amazingly Johnson still had not …

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Magic Johnson sends great tweet after Spartans win

Magic Johnson sent a great tweet after his Michigan State Spartans beat Michigan in shocking fashion at the end of Saturday’s game. The Spartans picked up a fumbled punt and returned it for a touchdown on the last play of the game to win 27-23. …

Michigan fans vandalize Magic Johnson statue at Michigan State

Michigan fans are hungry for a win against their in-state rival this weekend, and at least one of them has seemingly decided to take it out on Magic Johnson. On Thursday morning, a Michigan State student shared a photo that showed Johnson’s …

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Magic Johnson: ‘The Clippers are still the Clippers’

Magic Johnson is typically a master of pointing out the obvious via Twitter, but on Sunday he actually had a little bite with his commentary. After watching the Clippers blow a 19-point lead in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals and then …

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Magic Johnson rips Jim Buss again

Magic Johnson has been furious with the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers organization over the past several years. Much of that frustration has been directed toward Jim Buss. Buss, who took over the Lakers’ basketball operations department …

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