LA Lakers News Roundup: Jeanie Buss opens up on how Shaquille O’Neale got traded, Magic Johnson reveals he cried with Dr. Jerry Buss after getting diagnosed with HIV, and more | September 5, 2022
“I had only seen my father cry twice, once when his other passed away and that day” - Jeanie Buss reveals the late Dr. Jerry Buss’ reaction after Magic Johnson announced he had HIV
“We both cried together, it was a tough day for us, tough moment” - Magic Johnson on how he and the late Jerry Buss dealt with him being diagnosed with HIV
“He ran by me and he was sobbing. … That shook me” - Kurt Rambis reveals the late Jerry Buss’ emotional reaction after Magic Johnson announced he had HIV
"When I lean on Magic Johnson, when I lean on Phil Jackson, that’s advice that I’m getting for me and my decision-making process" - Jeanie Buss reveals she goes to Lakers greats for sound advice
"I used to hate Patrick Beverley when he played against my Lakers lol, but now I love him" - Magic Johnson believes Laker Nation will love the latest acquisition, says he can take them to the playoffs
Revisited: "Hey man, if you don't turn in the Air Jordan, we're going to blow you out today" - Magic Johnson opens up to Jimmy Kimmel about incurring Michael Jordan's wrath after trash talking to him
"I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood" - Magic Johnson comes clean about blood donation rumors on social media
“He controlled the tempo of the game like nobody else … I knew I’d probably like him and then I’d lose my edge” - Larry Bird says he was never able to read Magic Johnson
"Karl Malone needs to make sure he has some type of savings plan, retirement plan for John Stockton's kids" - NBA analyst claims John Stockton is the greatest passer in NBA history
"Magic Johnson ... in his third year in the NBA had Paul Westhead run out of the Lakers" - NBA analyst not surprised about Kevin Durant wanting Steve Nash and Sean Marks out
"They would f***ing dominate this era" - Former NBA champion believes the 'Showtime' Lakers would be great in today's NBA, says it's dumb to compare eras
“Sorry, Boston, but it’s the best franchise in NBA history” - Chris Broussard says the LA Lakers have had almost all of the greatest players in league history
"His legacy will live on throughout Major League Baseball and he will be remembered as the greatest announcer ever" - Magic Johnson mourns death of MLB Legend Vin Scully with a heartfelt tribute
LA Lakers News Roundup: Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pay tribute to the late Bill Russell, Kendrick Nunn highlights what he would bring to the table, and more | August 1st, 2022
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