Magic Johnson is prepared to risk every record and milestone he did on his career-long NBA history by taking into his shoulders the duty of being LA Lakers' new president. The sudden change in management of the once monumental team started when Jeanie Buss fired his brother Jim Buss as vice president together with long-time manager Mitch Kupchak and publicist John Black.
The Lakers dropped to its worst in the franchise history with 17-65 record. Magic Johnson intends to bring the team back to the playoffs - and possibly a championship title after years of disappointing game performances. However, Johnson admits that it will not be a single season success, but might take years before the team recovers to its former prestige, ESPN reported.
There is no final word yet who will replace Kupchack as general manager. But speculations imply that Kobe Bryant;s agent, Rob Pelinka, is the most suitable candidate for the position. As the new president of LA Lakers, Magic Johnson started with his duty by trading veteran reserve guard Lou Williams to Houston Rockets in exchange for Corey Brewer and a first-round pick.
Magic Johnson once brought the LA Lakers to five championships during his prime years. The dynasty went on during Kobe Bryant's reign on the court. But that was that LA Lakers slowly lost its position down the drain together with Kobe Bryant's heading to retirement. Despite the skill set and players on the team's roster, the once-legendary team lost its place in the Playoffs for years.
If Magic Johnson becomes successful with this new project of his, it could be considered as his greatest "trick" ever, The Guardian reported. Johnson wants to work alongside a person who will be knowledgeable with the new CBA guidelines, and someone who knows LA Lakers in every inch of the franchise' history.
According to Magic Johnson, being president to the LA Lakers is a daunting task. But he isn't scared to take the risks with it - even taking the lengths to reject the same position offered by teams like Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and New York Knicks.
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