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Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson Talk New Leadership, GM Search and More

With the goal to excel in the future, the Lakers have brought in a legend from the past.

Tuesday morning, it was announced that Earvin “Magic” Johnson had been named President of Basketball Operations, while also relieving General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jim Buss from their duties as leaders of the front office.

The moves were made by Co-Owner and Governor Jeanie Buss, who joined Johnson on Spectrum SportsNet later in the day to discuss the future of the franchise.

Since Jim Buss was appointed to his position following the death of former Owner Dr.