Magic Johnson’s Resignation From Lakers Reportedly Due to “Backstabbing” Emails Accidentally Sent To Him

The truth will always come to light 😊

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 25, 2019

After reports of the emails came to light Johnson tweeted, “The truth will always come to light.”

Sources say Johnson didn’t tell Buss or Pelinka and announced it in a bombshell statement to reporters just 90 minutes prior to the final game of the Lakers season. 

An emotional Johnson said he wanted to enjoy his life and would always be a proud NBA ambassador. 

‘I want to go back to having fun,’ he said choking back tears. ‘I want to go back to being who I was before taking on this job.’

The Lakers Issued A Statement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dii0nin-RIw

The Lakers then issued a team statement at halftime. 

“There is no greater Los Angeles Laker than Earvin Johnson. We are deeply grateful to Magic for all that he has done for our franchise as a player, an ambassador and an executive,” the statement said. 

“He will always be not only a Lakers icon, but our family. As we begin the process of moving forward, we will work in a measured and methodical fashion to make the right moves for the future of our organization,” it added.