Magic Johnson announced he's stepping down as Lakers president of basketball operations during an impromptu news conference Tuesday evening.
Magic Johnson lingered behind a crowd of reporters surrounding Luke Walton during the Lakers coach's pregame news conference.
"It's a difficult decision," Johnson said, as he began to cry."I cried before I came here; I'm about to cry now. But, it's hard when you love an organization as much as I love this organization. It's hard when you love a person like I love Jeanie. And I don't want to disappoint her. I don't want — we love Luke. So I've got to make a decision. And that's a tough thing.
Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke reacts to Magic Johnson's decision to step down as the Lakers' president of basketball operations. "We would've cried; we would have been in there crying for an hour," Johnson said."Because of that, I would have probably stayed in the role. But you gotta be happy. I gotta be happy. The Lakers are going to be fine."Buss posted a message on Twitter that ended with two hearts in purple and gold."Earvin, I loved working side by side with you," she wrote."You've brought us a long way. We will continue the journey. We love you.
He didn't, of course, and became one of the most beloved Lakers of all time. Johnson won five championships, three most valuable player awards and three NBA Finals MVP awards during his time with the Lakers.
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