Magic Johnson shocked the NBA world Tuesday night when he abruptly stepped down as Los Angeles Lakers team president. Players and personalities around the league shared their thoughts on a surprising twist to an already drama-filled season in Lakerland.
Earvin, I loved working side by side with you. You've brought us a long way. We will continue the journey. We love you 💜💛 https://t.co/ofmQl6BtBz
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) April 10, 2019
@thekidet is the quote 🐐 https://t.co/45bsbIdcxY
— Jared ❌.X. Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) April 10, 2019
Really Magic??
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) April 10, 2019
🎥 JaVale McGee talks about how it was a dream come true to play for the Lakers organization. pic.twitter.com/4AzcOyPJ6y
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 10, 2019
"I respect his decision, but the game & the business must go on."
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 10, 2019
-Shaq reacts to Magic Johnson stepping down as Lakers' President of Basketball Operations. pic.twitter.com/GAXqUdbCOU
Here come Kobe Bean Bryant for President
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) April 10, 2019
I don't know what the HELL just happened with MAGIC JOHNSON!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ra9yRDpDYw
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 10, 2019
Empty press row as all the beat writers are back in the press room transcribing the Magic Johnson news conference https://t.co/MrF3YEXxVr
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) April 10, 2019
Magic Johnson has stepped down as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 10, 2019
The Lakers were 79-108 (.422) during his tenure, the 5th-worst winning percentage in the Western Conference over this span.
The Lakers have not made the playoffs since 2013. pic.twitter.com/Y6Ln6J2fAo