Magic Johnson Addresses On LeBron James, Anthony Davis, And The 2020 Lakers

Magic Johnson resigned from his position as director of basketball operations in Los Angeles, but he follows every step the team makes. It seems like Magic approves the most recent moves.

The NBA legend went on the 2019 BET Experience Genius Talks, and talked about his predictions for the upcoming season. Johnson is pretty confident about LeBron James and the newly acquired Antony Davis.

“LeBron is still, you know, the best in basketball,” he told Jemele Hill. “And I think that when you put another superstar with him, an Anthony Davis, both of them will allow each other now to really play their game and dominate, because what happens, the floor will open up. And LeBron is such an incredible passer and driver, and he always makes his teammate better. So look for Anthony really to have probably one of his greatest seasons […]”

Johnson was involved in the Lakers’ efforts to get Davis and trade away three first-round picks and three players. Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart are out now. In his interview with the Los Angeles Times, Johnson said he urged Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka to sign the deal as soon as possible

“I’m still going to be right there and I’m still going to be calling and giving them notes,” he said. “I told them that this trade could be great for the next 10 years for the Lakers. That’s what I sent in the note.'”

Johnson’s time in the front office was tough, but there’s no such thing like frustration or anger.”Listen, all that stuff is past us,” he said. “I have prayed on that and moved past being mad or upset. I want us to win, so that’s why I was sending notes. I wanted us to make this trade because I knew this was a great trade for both teams. The Pelicans got three young talented guys and they got a great pick at No. 4 and two other first-round picks so it was a great trade for them, too.”

The Lakers will have to play really smart at the moment. They have five players on the roster, meaning they have to plan wisely.