BREAKING: Lakers name Magic Johnson Pres of Basketball Operations; Buss and Kupchak fired

[a1rimrocka]

Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss announced today that the team has named Earvin “Magic” Johnson as President of Basketball Operations. In addition, General Manager Mitch Kupchak has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Furthermore, Jim Buss will no longer hold his role as Lakers Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.

“Today I took a series of actions I believe will return the Lakers to the heights Dr. Jerry Buss demanded and our fans rightly expect,” Jeanie Buss said. “Effective immediately, Earvin Johnson will be in charge of all basketball operations and will report directly to me. Our search for a new General Manager to work with Earvin and Coach Luke Walton is well underway and we hope to announce a new General Manager in short order. Together, Earvin, Luke and our new General Manager will establish the foundation for the next generation of Los Angeles Lakers greatness.

“It’s a dream come true to return to the Lakers as President of Basketball Operations working closely with Jeanie Buss and the Buss family,” said Earvin “Magic” Johnson. “Since 1979, I’ve been a part of the Laker Nation and I’m passionate about this organization. I will do everything I can to build a winning culture on and off the court. We have a great coach in Luke Walton and good young players. We will work tirelessly to return our Los Angeles Lakers to NBA champions.”

http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/170221-magic-johnson-president-basketball-operations?et_cid=TW

 

[Dr. Truth]

Magic will end up owning the Lakers eventually.

 

[havelcok]

dude has a million responsibilities

isnt this a full time job?

 

[bgbtylvr]

dude has a million responsibilities

isnt this a full time job?

Hire blacks to task that shit.

 

[woodchuck]

Whether you love them or hate them, they have too much of a storied history to keep putting up with losing. I didn't think it would be mid-season, but I knew someone would get bounced.

 

[TimRock]

he's already recruiting kobe to join him in the front office. Hopefully they can start getting some free agents.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

It was because of the Cousins deal. They came in there and said you mean to tell me we could've had Cousins but you said no?

 

[Mack1052]

They need to trade one of the young guys for a more established star.

 

[TimRock]

It was because of the Cousins deal. They came in there and said you mean to tell me we could've had Cousins but you said no?

didn't want to give up Ingram.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

didn't want to give up Ingram.

now he giving up his job

 

[LSN]

now he giving up his job

 

[sammyjax]

now he giving up his job

 

[World B Free]

It's SHOWTIME......it's on MAGIC; he used to criticize the hell of the Lakers. It's a dog chasing a car, once he gets the car then what are he going to do with it? I hope Earvin does well....

 

[PsiBorg]

Finally... some good news.
They should have never let Jerry West get away.

 

[dasmybikepunk]

So cool, Magic has defied all odds and can't be denied...Lakers will be on top again a season or two!



Kobe Bryant GM 2017

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

So cool, Magic has defied all odds and can't be denied...Lakers will be on top again a season or two!



Kobe Bryant GM 2017

Kobe: You've been traded to Siberia
Laker player: Is this a new D league or an NBA partnership or something? What's going on?
Kobe: Your bags have been packed, plane leaves in 1 hour
Laker player: An Hour!? I don't speak Russian how am I supposed to survive out there and for how long?
Kobe: Throws pelts on the floor.
Laker player: The fuck am I supposed to do with that???

 

[jasonblacc]

Can't see magic doing any better

 

[woodchuck]

Kobe: You've been traded to Siberia
Laker player: Is this a new D league or an NBA partnership or something? What's going on?
Kobe: Your bags have been packed, plane leaves in 1 hour
Laker player: An Hour!? I don't speak Russian how am I supposed to survive out there and for how long?
Kobe: Throws pelts on the floor.
Laker player: The fuck am I supposed to do with that???

 

[Maxxam]

Jim buss out. Finally.

 

[An RnB Thug]

Most times great players CANNOT make the proper decisions. Their skill and knowledge of the game comes from a different place in which they can't turn it into success from a coaching or managerial role. For some reason only role players and geeks can

 

[TruDat]

BOOM goes the hammer
It's ashame Jeanie has more balls than her brother

 

[Day_Carver]

Can't see magic doing any better

Why you sat that?

 

[Spectrum]

now he giving up his job

 

[Day_Carver]

Most times great players CANNOT make the proper decisions. Their skill and knowledge of the game comes from a different place in which they can't turn it into success from a coaching or managerial role. For some reason only role players and geeks can

Nah not true pimp; i used to think like that also but there are so many good great players in management positions and they have been successful; from Bill Russell to Larry Bird; people hate on Isiah but that man had a great eye for talent; that dude draftedsome good players; i think magic will be fine.....

 

[shaddyvillethug]

Jordan on the Wizards

 

[Maxxam]

now he giving up his job

 

[RoadRage]

How many of you guys know folks who cried when Magic announce he had HIV but are dead themselves today..

 

[ViCiouS]

this won't end well

 

[Maxxam]

Former agent turned GM worked out for the Warriors.

 

[Better]

now he giving up his job

 

[Better]

Since Kobe retired, the Lakers are as significant to me as the Milwaukee Bucks.

 

[Better]

How many of you guys know folks who cried when Magic announce he had HIV but are dead themselves today..

Damn.

Who would've thought 20+ years since that announcement, he'd be fat and taking on a key position in the Lakers organization?

What were we crying for? That nigga became even more successful than he was before.

 

[RoadRage]

Damn.

Who would've thought 20+ years since that announcement, he'd be fat and taking on a key position in the Lakers organization?

What were we crying for? That nigga became even more successful than he was before.

Do they even acknowledge he has HIV these days? It almost like he got rebooted...

 

[Better]

Maaaan, I bet it gonna be quiet as hell at that Buss table for the next major holiday.

 

[Better]

Do they even acknowledge he has HIV these days? It almost like he got rebooted...

Bruh, its like that shit was a lifetime ago. You think about it, but you don't. That ain't a normal HIV sufferer. He got it, but he don't.