https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1121440636215779328

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.