Why Magic Johnson was "Just what the Lakers needed!"

Magic Johnson is once again leading a fast break for the Los Angeles Lakers but this time it's in the front office and if anyone knows how to get a team to work together it's Johnson. It's the move the Lakers fan base has been waiting on and if any one trusts Magic it's the Buss family (excluding Jim Buss lol).

The last four years have been by far the worst in the teams storied history. It was just a little under 3 weeks ago that Jeanie welcomed Magic back to the team as a consultant and know he's calling shots. Sources say that not landing Demarcus Cousins was the final straw for Kupchak and Buss.

This is where Johnson comes into play, his business savvy and smarts will help the incoming GM build a championship type team of seasons past. Jim Buss' 19 seasons were great winning 4 titles during his run but their steady decline and costly acquisitions of Steve Nash and Dwight Howard lead to his demise at the helm.

Jeanie Buss released a statement on today's moves saying:

"I took these actions today to achieve one goal: Everyone associated with the Lakers will now be pulling in the same direction, the direction established by Earvin and myself," Jeanie Buss said in a statement. "We are determined to get back to competing to win NBA championships again."

Jeanie Buss also added that she "took a series of actions I believe will return the Lakers to the heights Dr. Jerry Buss demanded and our fans rightly expect. Our search for a new general manager to work with Earvin and coach Luke Walton is well underway, and we hope to announce a new general manager in short order. Together, Earvin, Luke and our new general manager will establish the foundation for the next generation of Los Angeles Lakers greatness."

Magic has already assured the longtime fans that he'll be dedicated to getting the Lakers back to one of the best teams in the league by telling Laker nation "I will do everything I can to build a winning culture on and off the court." He has also said publicly that he wants to add former Laker great Kobe Bryant to the team stature in some capacity. 

Look for the Lakers to bring Kobe Bryant into the mix very soon in some capacity

The new regime first game after the All-Star break will be against the OKC Thunder, after a 19-39 first half to the season.

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