Magic Johnson shares regret about LeBron James during Lakers tenure

Magic Johnson expressed regret over not informing LeBron James about his resignation as Lakers president in April 2019. During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, Johnson reflected on his time as an executive and the importance of that conversation, stating he felt he owed it to James. Johnson, who had recruited LeBron to the Lakers in 2018, acknowledged that his abrupt departure may have altered the franchise's trajectory. The ongoing relationship between LeBron and current Lakers executive Rob Pelinka has faced challenges since Johnson left, particularly following a failed trade in 2021.

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