Magic Johnson said "backstabbing" by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was part of the reason why he abruptly resigned as Los Angeles' president of basketball operations.
Johnson stepped down from his position on April 9 and said he had a desire to return to a more simple life he had before he became an executive.
During an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" on Monday, Johnson said that Pelinka was saying things behind his back, but did not elaborate what Pelinka said.
"If you want to elevate yourself, I'm all for that," Johnson said. "But there's a way to get that, and it's not talking about the person that's above you.