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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Would Not Change How He Resigned, Still Talks To Jeanie Buss ‘Almost Every Day’

At the end of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to fire head coach Luke Walton following a 98-148 record in three seasons.

Instead, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson shockingly resigned prior to the team’s final game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

As the Lakers have stayed quiet and general manager Rob Pelinka is conducting the coaching search, Johnson spoke for the first time since his impromptu press conference.

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