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Two weeks ago Magic Johnson abruptly resigned as Lakers president of basketball operations because he was frustrated that he wasn’t allowed to tweet about basketball.
Magic Johnson says he likes to be free to congratulate players such as Russell Westbrook when he hit the 20–20-20 mark. Says he couldn’t be himself and he hasn’t informed Jeanie Buss yet.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 10, 2019
"I had more fun when I was able to be the big brother and the ambassador to everybody. I thought about Dwyane Wade…I can't even tweet it out."
Magic announces his decision to step down as President of Basketball Operations of the Lakers
(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/baN0rCwV8s
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 10, 2019
Since then the team has been attempting to hire his replacement while also looking for a new coach.
🔊 The Lakers are reportedly looking for a replacement for Magic Johnson and could be aiming high for their next president. (via @sam_amick with @SedanoESPN, @KamBrothers & @iamBenLyons)
Full #TheSedanoShow podcast: https://t.co/LHJhN9l3e5 pic.twitter.com/Z3EaxEPTFg
— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) April 19, 2019
Ty Lue and Monty Williams will get second interviews next week, while Juwan Howard gets his first. Of note, too, the Lakers still aren't looking to replace Magic Johnson. https://t.co/K4CO57wB6K
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) April 20, 2019
TMZ caught up with Johnson who says he’s still heavily involved with the team despite his resignation
Everybody knows I love the Lakers. I’m gonna always help them like right now, I’m going to still help them. I love my team, I love my franchise, and I love my city. So you have to do things sometimes on your own terms. No matter what other people think and I’m that guy but I’m still helping them. It’s almost like I never left. I’m still talking to them everyday…I’m going to help the Lakers get back right you can believe that.