Magic Johnson on Signing LeBron James to the Lakers

Magic reveals the details of his big meeting with LeBron James where he convinced him to sign with the Lakers, everyone that called him after the signing, how this move changes the NBA, and he talks about getting fined $500,000 by the NBA for saying too much during his last Kimmel appearance.




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Magic Johnson on Signing LeBron James to the Lakers

[mattwilliams]

With Magic you just get the feeling that everything is going to work out. It's rare to find guys like that.

[russelljennings]

I like magic. He seems like a chill dude. Down to earth.

[kaariem]

Damn being able to genuinely laugh about losing 500thousand must feel great.

[DanTheMan]

No matter how sad you are magic will always make you smile

[yowhatsmyname]

Lakers put Magic as their main salesman. That's a legendary organization.

[fullname]

Kimmel is sharp on this one. You can tell he's excited that Magic is there.

[SkullyLD]

Kawhi and magic would be very awkward in a room together 😂😂

[arn_junx]

Magic is a type of GM that you need in every team.👌

[TheHaydonRamirez]

Magic really does have this aura about him. He really has that LA magic!

[MrMywishlist]

Magic should hook up Guillermo with that LeBron interview.

[chillyhead]

Who’s here after they won the championship

[rayage]

The ONLY reason LeBron came to LA, was to be interviewed by Guillermo.

[LordwiceAsReal]

I love Magic Johnson & Larry Bird relationship 💯

[alex-ha]

"i work best by myself" -magic johnson... ironic cuz he was one of the best team players of all time

[jamesconradmacasinag]

Watching this after he stepped down as the president 🙁

[WyaJordan]

Magic & Lebron working together to make a really beast team

[johnniefitzpatrick]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen lately. It didn’t hurt that Magic went punch for punch with Jimmy on the jokes

[kurayahmi]

I'm in my bedroom watching this yet I can sense the positive vibes oozing from Magic

[MaybeDay]

He's a positive energy, everyone needs a magic johnson in their life

[MrVKH]

Aw look at him smiling, he's so positive!!!!