Shams: Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers President of Basketball Operations

clyde21 · Post #241 » by **clyde21** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:46 am

B-Ball Freak wrote:
Hindenburg wrote:Sure...This is just a face saving move. He's a Laker legend, they're not going to just announce firing the guy.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they forced him into resigning

dude literally just Jeannie had no idea. she didn't even know he was having the press conference.

this is bizarre.

Jimmy Recard · Post #242 » by **Jimmy Recard** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:46 am

I heard Ernie Grundeld is looking for a new job..

guitarpatch · Post #243 » by **guitarpatch** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:47 am

So Magic “steps down” and now he can tamper freely behind the scenes?

Leor_77 · Post #244 » by **Leor_77** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:48 am

two words: get hinkie

bargnanimvp · Post #245 » by **bargnanimvp** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:48 am

-TheDocOfDenial wrote:I do respect magic for one thing though, he went after his happiness. He was clearly unhappy and felt like he can't do the job at his best.

well we saw leaks about a month back of bron being the one who wanted rondo and lance, bron being the one pushing for ad, magic wanting to shop lebron at the deadline etc.

seems like magic was in damage control before this and doesn't want the blame

i applaud him for not just shutting up and taking it if he doesn't want to do it as well.

Post #246 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:48 am

TheNewEra wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
Howard Mass wrote:I do think there might be something more to this though.

I think it's because he can't bring himself to fire someone. He's always been the nice guy. He probably never has had to fire someone in a professional setting. Firing someone is not an easy thing to do. With him knowing how much Jeanie likes Luke, it makes it tougher.

Given the timing that Luke would probably need to go tonight, he probably just couldn't do it...and knew if he couldn't do something he was planning to do, he should step down.

I can’t see Magic not being able to pull the trigger if he legit felt Walton wasn’t the guy. It’s not like Lebron was fighting for Walton to stay and at this point Luke probably wants to leave.

Magic also wouldn’t of ate him out early in the season if Luke was his guy. Nothing points to them having any type of connection other than Jeanie liking both

I'm not saying he wouldn't have thought it was the right move. I'm just saying it is hard to go tell someone else they are fired (barring them just blatantly asking for it). It's one of the least enjoyable things I've ever had to do so I can imagine a fun loving guy like Magic who everyone loves and he likes to be that guy couldn't just actually do it.

Jazz9 · Post #247 » by **Jazz9** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:48 am

Afraid to tell his boss he's quitting, afraid to fire people......"President of Basketball Operations"

god...

Post #248 » by **zimpy27** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:49 am

Froob wrote:We all pretty much knew that trading Zubac for a journeymen scrub was incredibly dumb, but let’s not act like LeBron didn’t sign off on Rondo, Lance, McGee, ect. LeBron doesn’t sign to be just another player.

Not saying Magic did good or inspired confidence, but he’s taking responsibility for getting the guys LeBron wanted.

Watch on YouTube

It's pretty well documented that Magic believed toughness was the key to winning and not shooting, he gives a thorough reason for building the team.
LeBron trusted Magic and that was pretty foolish considering that he'd never run a team before. Then again, I doubt the move to LA had much to do with championships.

MrDollarBills · Post #249 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:49 am

JimmyTheGreek wrote:
Howard Mass wrote:This is a surprise. I switched to NBA TV to hopefully see game action of Memphis at Detroit and I see this. I'm stunned Magic Johnson is stepping down. Maybe he sees a not so good free agency for The Lakers this summer.

Read on Twitter
?s=20

An ambassador and big brother that tossed a 20 year old player headfirst under the bus in public after he traded him off in a salary dump.

Karma is a bitch.

DS17 · Post #250 » by **DS17** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:49 am

Jerrry west for president.

Ryan west for GM!

DO IT JEANIE

Spens1 · Post #251 » by **Spens1** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:49 am

NBAFan93 wrote:So TNT is saying they should get Jerry West. Can they even do that?

Well, presuming we can reach some sort of buyout agreement or less likely, Balmer lets him go, i think we can.

gts1 · Post #252 » by **gts1** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:49 am

D'Lo gone
Julius Randle gone
Zubac gone

Tries to trade all the youngsters for AD and now he quits so he can spend more time mentoring young players... Comedy gold

Post #253 » by **Capn'O** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

Didn't Magic basically say if he couldn't get it done he'd resign?

He was unequivocally bad at this. He is doing the franchise a solid.

TinmanZBoy · Post #254 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

Magic is such a drama queen

JoeBarryCaroll · Post #255 » by **JoeBarryCaroll** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

Magic saw that there was 1 too many cooks in the kitchen and realized he didn't need all of this and bowed out. I can't blame him. Lebron's going to do his thing...

I like Magic as a player a whole lot but him stepping down as President of basketball ops is a blessing. He's the guy who followed-up the Lebron signing with Lance and a washed up Rajon...

the_flash__ · Post #256 » by **the_flash__** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

Develop. Kyrie already had his skillset when LeBron came back.

HeartBreakKid wrote:
the_flash__ wrote:To be fair thought, Russell's potential wouldn't have been realized beside LeBron. LeBron ball is not good for young player development.

When was the last time younger players had significant development beside LeBron?
Optimus_Steel wrote:He drafted Ball and his daddy then traded Russell for cap space. Russell led his team to the playoffs as an all-star while LA ended far back from the playoff chase despite getting Lebron. That will get you fired....

kyrie irving

Funcrusher · Post #257 » by **Funcrusher** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

DusterBuster wrote:
Funcrusher wrote:honestly, feel bad for the guy

LOL, the dude has a net worth of over half a billion and literally just up and quit his job because it was too much work.

**** off with feeling bad for Magic Johnson.

STFU with this ****. I said i feel sorry for him, not that he should be vindicated for his decisions and pitied. Jesus, what is wrong with you people?

Spens1 · Post #258 » by **Spens1** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:50 am

MrDollarBills wrote:
JimmyTheGreek wrote:
Howard Mass wrote:This is a surprise. I switched to NBA TV to hopefully see game action of Memphis at Detroit and I see this. I'm stunned Magic Johnson is stepping down. Maybe he sees a not so good free agency for The Lakers this summer.

Read on Twitter
?s=20

An ambassador and big brother that tossed a 20 year old player headfirst under the bus in public after he traded him off in a salary dump.

Karma is a bitch.

Lets be real, Russell would never be the player he is right now if he was still a laker, he'd still be the same quasi combo guard whose shooting is only marginally better than the rest of his teammates.

dc · Post #259 » by dc » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:51 am

I hear Lavar Ball is looking for a new job.

XxIronChainzxX · Post #260 » by **XxIronChainzxX** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:51 am

NBAFan93 wrote:
Drygon wrote:

Read on Twitter

Lol - omg did Jeannie really not know he was quitting and he did an impromptu press conference to tell her? No way that’s what really happened - has to be staged. No NBA team is that dysfunctional - just can’t be,,,

Is there a video of his quitting speech?

I honestly thought that insane team he put around LeBron was the low of his tenure. This may be getting into GOAT lows.