Johnson begins with an explanation that he felt Rob Pelinka was saying negative things about his work ethic behind his back. Johnson then highlighted a particularly damning aspect of the Lakers’ front office situation, via ESPN. Instead of a specified leader, the Lakers are running more like an inebriated council meeting with far too many opinions swaying the strategy. In reference to Pelinka, Johnson states, "when I took the job, you know how many agents called me and said, 'you gotta watch out for him.'" Magic Johnson famously brought LeBron to L.A. Now he's doing everything possible to make sure his stay is unsuccessful.

Source: Forbes May 21, 2019 09:22 UTC