Magic Johnson steps down as LA Lakers chief

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Magic Johnson announced his resignation as Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations yesterday morning (Singapore time) at an impromptu news conference before the team's regular-season finale. Johnson, a Hall of Famer from his playing days with the Lakers, said...

"She gave me full power to do what I wanted to do, but I want to always preserve our relationship. I had more fun when I was able to be the big brother and the ambassador to everybody. I had more fun on the other side than on this side.

"I hope that after , the Lakers can head in the right direction, which we are. Injuries really hurt us, but I enjoyed working with Jeanie.""There is no greater Los Angeles Laker than Earvin Johnson," the team said. The loss meant that the 16-time NBA champions concluded their season with a 37-45 record, missing the play-offs for the sixth straight season.Elsewhere, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and beloved Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki also bade emotional farewells to the NBA yesterday.

"I've put you guys on a hell of a ride with a lot of ups and downs and you guys always stuck with me and supported me, and I appreciate it."

 

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