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Magic Johnson, left, listens as Rob Pelinka talks during a news conference introducing him as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers, in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2017. The Lakers introduced Pelinka, Kobe Bryant's longtime agent, as their new general manager. Pelinka will work with Johnson to rebuild the 16-time NBA champions from the worst four-year stretch in team history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

GM Pelinka: Lakers will be ‘greatest sports franchise’ again

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 3, 1993 file photo, Michigan's Chris Webber (4) and Rob Pelinka (3) celebrate in New Orleans as they defeated Kentucky 81-78 in overtime to advance to the NCAA college basketball championship game against North Carolina. Longtime sports agent Rob Pelinka, whose clients included Kobe Bryant, was formally named the Los Angeles Lakers' new general manager Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)

Pelinka’s LA challenge is one that few can truly understand

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Devin Harris (34) watches as Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany takes a shot that sinks giving Nowitzki his 30,000th career point in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mavs’ Nowitzki starts fast, reaches 30,000 points vs Lakers

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Devin Harris (34) watches as Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany takes a shot that sinks giving Nowitzki his 30,000th career point in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavs roll past Lakers, 122-111

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Lakers hire former agent Rob Pelinka as new general manager

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, charges Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pelicans beat Lakers 105-97 for 1st win with Cousins in game

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Lakers legal fight is head-on collision of Busses

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Kemba Walker scores 30, Hornets rally past Lakers, 109-104

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, center, puts up a shot past Los Angeles Lakers' Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Leonard scores 25, leads Spurs to 119-98 rout of Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Lakers, 110-93

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Waiters says Pelinka to Lakers is ‘a dream come true’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Reeling Lakers return to practice for 1st time in Magic era

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson put in charge of basketball ops after Lakers fire general manager Mitch Kupchak

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bledsoe’s triple-double leads Suns over Lakers, 137-101

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins, center, dunks as Los Angeles Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 97-96. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Cousins scores 40 points, Kings hold off Lakers 97-96

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Nick Young (0) reacts after his 3-point basket in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Beasley during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Lakers survive late Bucks rally to win 122-114

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

In this Aug. 23, 2016, file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss. The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in franchise history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson’s 1992 valentine to NBA, fans and the fame

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' Nick Young (0) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in New York. The Lakers won 121-107. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Williams scores 22, Lakers rout Knicks to stop road skid

By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas goes to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Nick Young during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Stevens gets All-Star job as Celtics beat Lakers 113-107

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Wall controls the fourth quarter to deliver another Washington win

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times