Published: April 10, 2019
- ‘I want to go back to having fun,’ says Hall of Famer
- Team owner Jeanie Buss was not told of decision
Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this tempestuous franchise just over two years ago.
Johnson didn’t tell owner Jeanie Buss or general manager Rob Pelinka about his shocking decision before he announced it in front of reporters about 90 minutes before the final game of the Lakers’ sixth consecutive losing season. Los Angeles were 37-44 heading into its game against Portland, missing the playoffs yet again despite the offseason addition of LeBron James.
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