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'I'm free, my love': The best bites from Magic's stunning resignation

Magic Johnson stunned the basketball world when he announced that he was stepping down as president of the Los Angeles Lakers in an unplanned news conference before the team's season finale Tuesday night.

Johnson's meeting with the assembled media lasted nearly an hour, not including the follow up one-on-one interviews and gatherings after he ended his initial conference. He talked about his decision to step down, the Lakers' quest to add a second superstar this summer, his relationship with team owner Jeanie Buss, returning to a role as a basketball ambassador... and Twitter.

Here were some of the most notable quotes from Johnson on Tuesday.