Tuesday afternoon, Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss finally did what most believe was the right thing to do, as she fired general manager Mitch Kupchak, and VP of basketball operations (and her brother) Jim Buss. She immediately installed Laker legend Magic Johnson as the new VP of basketball operations…
The way Jeanie Buss has pulled this off is remarkable. Jim is her brother & the Lakers' co-owner. This could have gotten incredibly bloody. pic.twitter.com/1V42SQIiYX
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) February 21, 2017
For fun, let’s take a look back at some positive Magic Johnson tweets about Kupchak and Buss through the years…
I had a great conversation today with Mitch Kupchak and a really good phone call with Jim Buss!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2017
Laker Nation: Good Luck to Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak during the free agent signing period that starts tomorrow!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 1, 2016
Outstanding hire by Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak to name Luke Walton as the next @Lakers coach!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 30, 2016
Laker Nation: Congrats to Mitch Kupchak, Jim and Jeannie Buss on drafting, who I think is a future superstar in D'Angelo Russell!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 25, 2015
Laker Nation: I guarantee we will be better next season. Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak will have a great offseason!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 17, 2015
Kudos to Jim Buss, @JeanieBuss & Mitch Kupchak for their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 14, 2014
We should all applaud & salute Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak for making these moves happen.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 10, 2012
We should all applaud & salute Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak for making these moves happen.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 10, 2012
The @Lakers are off to a great start w/ the move of bringing @stevenash & his All-Star talents. Congrats Mitch Kupchak & Jim Buss.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 5, 2012
Great job by Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak on making the @Lakers better. With this younger team, they are now a big threat to OKC.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 15, 2012
Let's give Mitch Kupchak & Jim Buss a chance as I know they have a plan.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 13, 2011
Give Mitch Kupchak & Jim Buss some credit as they are working hard to make some big moves for the @Lakers.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 9, 2011
About Fred Segal
Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.