Pat Riley and Magic Johnson both hold a special place in the hearts of Los Angeles Lakers fans. After all, it was Johnson who was flying up and down the court, delivering no-look passes for the Showtime Lakers of the 1980’s. All the while, there was Riley, pacing the sidelines with his slicked-back hair and GQ style, orchestrating the beautiful chaos.
Today, Riley has moved on from Los Angeles, taking his talents to South Beach where he runs the Miami Heat. Johnson, on the other hand, has only been on the job as the new president of basketball operations for the Lakers for a few months.