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Magic Johnson Stepped Down and the Lakers Are (Further) Off the Rails

What does this mean for members of the Lakers franchise?

By Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Paolo Uggetti, and Haley O'Shaughnessy
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson resigning put the finishing touches on an NBA season that was filled with an absurd amount of drama. What does this mean for members of the Lakers franchise—including Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and LeBron James—and have we reached Peak NBA Reality TV yet?

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