In shocking news, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson has stepped down from his role of President of Basketball Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers. The move took everyone by surprise.
So Magic Johnson just called an impromptu press conference after Luke Walton got done and he announced he’s stepping down as president. Whoa.
— Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) April 10, 2019
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Johnson’s move is in large part because of an inability to fully commit to the rigors of the position.
Since taking over as president of the Lakers, Magic Johnson never fully committed to the job.