Magic Johnson also address Kobe Bryant and the massive contract extension he received last summer. Bryant caught flak for accepting a two-year, $48 million deal — knowing it would handcuff the Lakers in free agency.
According to Johnson — Bryant took the money because the lakers gave him no indication that they were going to pursue free agents.
Bryant essentially got paid — to go through hell.
“You Know kobe wasn’t going to turn that $48 million down, but Jim didn’t give him a reason. There was no plan in place to say — ok — Kobe if you take less — the Lakers can sign so or so.”
Lakers fans are turning on Johnson in 3,2,1.
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