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
• Magic Johnson on Signi...

[@mattwilliams4807]

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

[@199nacho199]

Matt Williams never better said

[@chestdayeveryday]

Rain Flop Lakers are 4th in the west 😂

[@MIDNightPT4]

Lakers are 3-0 vs warriors (including pre season)

[@JoseFernandez-re4dp]

lakers won the nba finals

[@hayashitsukistudiio2177]

Matt Williams that’s a magic feeling.

[@kaariem]

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

[@peauntbutterxboy93]

Matthew Threats no way

[@MrCrazyGuy24]

i was thinking the same thing must be nice

[@23dgoudeau]

Kariem Abozyid that's chump change to some people

[@drphot6050]

Facts

[@Tamiko38]

Kariem Abozyid why did he get fined

[@LyricalGenes]

*Magic's laugh gives me life*

[@AATWT11]

LyricalGenes not if he spits a little bit😂

[@sosa2ruthlezz]

He’s so positive

[@Ridingwithmyfaceshown]

LeThanos naaaaaa😂😂😂

[@sukyamudda6868]

LeThanos I was thinking the same thing

[@fredyguzman3808]

Your comment gives him life

[@blandstan]

Magic is so charismatic

[@TheMikeyOShow]

bland stan facts, great guy

[@T0nyTheGod]

Man got a second chance at life hes never living it down now

[@happyperson9359]

of course he is, he’s almost a billionaire y wouldn’t he be

[@yurnerowade5593]

Yeah his great...so positive

[@stuff2z]

yurnero wade lmao

[@DanTheMan12]

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

[@MIDNightPT4]

Factss. He’s amazing

[@---sq8xr]

straightnasty23 | beautiful guy indeed

[@pedrogates3189]

He seems like a genuinely happy guy

[@Elijah-qx3qn]

He's so POSITIVE

[@SadfoxGuyver]

It's coming home 2022 enough

[@yowhatsmyname]

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

[@kelvinnandeibam5004]

Binh Nguyen facts 🖒

[@TheBorderJumper17]

Without Magic Lakers would still be Utter Shite, crazy how the Player is now Helping The Franchise...If you can even call Magic Johnson a player anymore lmao

[@ThisFoo310]

Lakers will always be relevant. Believe that 💯

[@Nkosinati]

Binh Nguyen ... Definitely! And the Lakers are very fortunate to have possibly THE most charismatic individual/player/leader in basketball history as a part of their family. Magic was obviously the GOAT PG on the floor; now he's proving to be the GOAT PG of basket operations off the floor! One of the great communicators in sports history i think; not quite at the Ali level, but definitely at that next level of communication genius.

[@byambaus1]

Magic earned that! He made so Much money on early Starbucks and that time lot of People passed on Starbucks but he saw business & future!

[@russelljennings4065]

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

[@anilaidamamiscal6313]

Me too😊

[@iamf6641]

cuz he an old guy

[@demerjr8097]

He beated AIDS when AIDS was unbeatable

[@armin38822]

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

[@knfbnny]

well magic is just a natural conversationalist and whenever you get to speak with people like that its very easy to converse .. I would imagine a good percentage of his guests he is having to carry the conversation with, smooth over awkward moments and keep the talk entertaining

[@AirKangLocker]

He loves nba. When nba players come, he gets excited

[@rayage777]

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

[@ricardoramirez7040]

R Age FACTSSSSSSSS

[@danielpopa1697]

R Age haha

[@vijayv105]

W

[@dawae814]

Hahahahha guillermo is the maaaan

[@sickmanuel13]

Lmfaooo serio

[@tiniejay2411]

Magic Johnson is a legend.

[@rayage777]

I believe Magic is the greatest Laker of all time. 9 Finals appearances in 12 seasons. If Kareem played all his years in LA, then he probably would be the greatest Laker.

[@tiniejay2411]

@R Age, I hear you bro. 💯

[@chrisrva710]

Best laker of all time hands down

[@tiniejay2411]

@Chris, Yes bro.

[@selfiekroos1777]

Youre a Troll

[@SkullyLD]

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

[@CommanderTucksonZanga]

One so quiet tye other so Loud😂

[@12fan15]

One laughs and smiles a lot the other weird laugh

[@rishixrich1611]

kawhi speaks when he needed to speak.

[@triptychlux]

kawhi is the reverse magic

[@cyberbron2077]

I feel like Magic could get Kawhi to open up.

[@tjmuckleberry8624]

Magic has a billionaire laugh.

[@Felixdehuiskat-ul2mb]

He is

[@MrMywishlist]

Magic should hook up Guillermo with that LeBron interview.

[@Rayymer]

Captain Kirby I believe the streak will break it will happen lol

[@iangomez4670]

Trueee

[@zavdab2.018]

a full 2 hour live interview on national tv. we must not accept anything less

[@TheHaydonRamirez]

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

[@mario2657]

Only the really greats have that aura ...Magic ...Prince ...Bono ...Maradona ...Ali ...Jordan

[@ndubuezeezeigwe9286]

Michael Jackson

[@EdgarGonzalez-fx5td]

It’s called aids

[@OnewYork]

his magic hails from Michigan, he brought it with him to LA (don't get it twisted)

[@OnewYork]

Edgar Gonzalez actually, it's called a MIRACLE

[@chillyhead2085]

Who’s here after they won the championship

[@samuelwoods7832]

He wasn’t apart of it though.

[@karladriannecendaadeguzman6355]

@@samuelwoods7832 But i'll still give credit to him

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

@@samuelwoods7832 dont matter he was apart of why bron even joined the Lakers

[@samuelwoods7832]

@@dwadeisthegoat2020 Was he though? His kid was already going to school they’re and he had multiple house also he was starring in space jam 2. He was going there regardless.

[@sotdeezy]

Magic laugh is contagious....lol

[@Gary81399]

that ain't all that's contagious

[@mryup6100]

@@Gary81399 his smile and positivity too, and the fact that he is easy to talk too.

[@char4588]

MR YUP aids

[@arn_junx1574]

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

[@telecastersRthebest]

arn_ junx157 he’s not a GM, though

[@ifonlycainwereabel2110]

JB Gimena yeah they got rob lowe lol

[@arn_junx1574]

Yah my bad.. he’s the president of basketball operations of lakers. Thought he was a gm. 🤦‍♂️

[@Grady9177]

He's basically the GM. He's the guy in front of the cameras and the salesman. Palinka is smart but the guy who does the paperwork

[@quickdropz]

Too bad Rob Pilenka is the GM

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

I love Magic Johnson & Larry Bird relationship 💯

[@mercy2daworld490]

Lord 2wice better than Trump and Putin relationship btw they are getting married soon fyi

[@jp3813]

+leo c Looks like 300+ people did.

[@jp3813]

+leo c "how old are 12" 12 are older than 11.

[@jp3813]

+leo c Nope! Half of it is obviously yours.

[@abelarellano4537]

Daddy dad?

[@jamesconradmacasinag1706]

Watching this after he stepped down as the president 🙁

[@bopsemicolon]

jmz macasinag Trump is president dumbass

[@isaiahtapia7344]

Tupac Shakur omg 😂

[@a.lproductions4086]

@Did you just Assume My Gender r/whoosh

[@wisconsondelli5882]

A.L Productions this isn’t a woosh moment as the first comment legitimately thought he was talking about the Us president, so you should be wooshing him

[@Raven55549]

@Did you just Assume My Gender r/wooosh

[@johnniefitzpatrick2610]

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

[@jyggaswoop2774]

never seen magic not smile

[@angelparedes6184]

Jygga Swoop then this is the first time you've seen him.

[@anthonylopez1849]

He’s a very positive man 😌😂

[@jonathanl8159]

D B jordan got spanked way more times by prime magic and the lakes.

[@jp3813]

+Jonathan L WRONG!!! They were tied for six wins against each other in the regular season during their primes before Magic's comeback in '96 where he lost for the last time.

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

There's footage of him crying while talking about Larry Bird calling him after hearing about his HIV.

[@johnny9]

Top class from magic. Big ups

[@XxSmoothGroovexX]

Johnny wtf is big ups. I thought chris brown made up that phrase in freaky friday

[@johnny9]

夜神 月 ライトLight Booaaaa u aint never heard “big ups” fam? It means ‘respect’

[@juanrivera1582]

Very positive!!

[@lukecoltson5287]

Johnny NICE PROFILE PIC!! 🔥🔥

[@johnny9]

Luke Coltson thx fam. U already know!

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great interview and insight guys thanks for sharing the journey of this new chapter 👍🏼🗝🔓🎨🎬

[@santiagocosta2755]

Magic´s laugh is countagious

[@adamsmith9550]

So is hiv

[@blackhathacker82]

@@adamsmith9550 I got what you ve meant

[@alex-ha]

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

[@WyaJordan]

Magic & Lebron working together to make a really beast team

[@deviate849]

lol they still cant beat the warriors I don't know what you talking about beast team he did it for the money!

[@KingoftheJungle214]

Their team makes no sense w Rondo, McGee, Lance, Beasley.... they still don’t beat Houston to me which is behind GSW.

[@TheMikeyOShow]

Magic, Lebron, Rondo, the top 3 basketball IQs of all time

[@abdulazizahmed1997]

Magic Johnson is a type a guy that you meet him for few minutes and start talking like you knowing each other form ages

[@williamtaute9935]

This guy is class MJ was my favourite but I can see why everyone loved Magic! What a leader

[@MaybeDay4]

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

[@blainegarcia2503]

Reggie Like wedgie Oh you're right...

[@DonkeyKong5479]

Thought this was an HIV joke lol

[@guiltypleasureisland6642]

Reggie Like wedgie Yeah he always laughing and joking but I wouldn't wanna get on his bad side those are the people who are the craziest

[@davidbeltran8571]

Reggie Like wedgie he is positive H I V positive

[@kennethhead5448]

Can't help but love Magic

[@BritBrat444]

Shots at lavar ball. Lol

[@LosAngelesMade]

lowkey one of my biggest influences in life, Magic always inspires me, much love to and all time great!

[@billrussell4832]

Jr smith be like "why is LeBron wearing purple and gold is that our new city edition Jerseys"

[@yosselmuscle3663]

That not actually bill russel🤣🤣🤣

[@MiniMeTheBeast]

Magic ol cool ass 🤣🤣🤣

[@ellissmith23]

Officer PoPo kekekeke

[@davidbeltran8571]

Officer PoPo ya thats what the guy that gave him H I V thought

[@5150Rockstar]

Best talk show of all time was the magic Johnson hour😎👍🏽

[@KenM-ic9bj]

I love Magic's passion for basketball and how serious he takes it. I can't wait for this season to start. GO LAKERS!!!!!

[@griecedaza2275]

Magic Johnson what a gentleman.

[@pandemic1186]

Magic is so full of life. Seeing his laughing makes my day happier

[@terrickmiller440]

I love his interview with Magic Johnson, both guys are funny and very hilarious. I like how Magic keep everything professional when Jimmy Kimmel was asking him questions.

[@ScreenMasters369]

Love Magic. Such a kind warm soul.

[@battosaihimura8840]

How could you go wrong with Magic's Charisma n Laugh?!

[@jeremykim1236]

Magic needs a second statue

[@babylux1010]

Jeremy Kim facts bro

[@angelinodiablo5101]

In a suit!!!

[@Adrian-ps7rz]

this guy said "i woulda called u before i called lavar" LOL

[@worldwidehiphop.]

This is the perfect place to put in a comment like who's bumping this in MAY 2019?!!

[@snipeshot83]

No one

[@DaRk_SaVaGe05]

There is a reason this man is the president of Lakers Operations, HE IS A LEGEND!

[@tpsam]

THE greatest Laker man in history. Not only player career but as his entire lifelong career overall for LAL

[@giovanniherrera6037]

You on crack if you think it’s kobe. Not until kobe brings more than 5 championships. Until then it’s either magic or jerry west. IMO it’s west because he brought Kobe shaq and helped the lakers get gasol. The logo is the best laker. He played for us he brought in talent and I don’t think he’s done either his kid is helping us bring in these steals in the draft

[@TenThumbsProductions]

homage to MSU my dudes!

[@TJ-mt1jw]

I love humble people great interview👍🏼🥇👏🏻

[@ballinglikeimtobe4920]

Magic Johnson is gonna bring the Lakers to the promise land!

[@blakehall3861]

Did it before, can do it again

[@ballinglikeimtobe4920]

💯💯💯

[@jesstop2836]

For what 4 years then lbj retires snd you'll be garbage again. Yet good luck with temporary happiness which won't get you bums a ring anyway

[@ballinglikeimtobe4920]

Jess Top 90% of our team is 25 or younger, we ain't going nowhere 😈😈😈

[@jesstop2836]

Balling Like I'm Tobe ya garbage

[@MrVKH100]

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

[@lhpyro9037]

HIV

[@johanreillo8403]

😨😂😂

[@thesquadashians]

LOOOOOOOOL

[@ipeeeky]

😡

[@mtnviews6026]

Anon 100 why u gotta go there? Obviously white Trump voter Hater Jealous It's ok..

[@TheXenogias]

How can you not love Magic. He's such a lovable dude!

[@ricewill420]

crazy to watch this now den when it was before the season started smh

[@DavidJohnson-ym4qw]

Magic Johnson is a great business man.

[@timhoward5]

David Johnson Magic and lebron has so much in common

[@greatestever515]

Taking shots at lavar I love this

[@kshinokevin]

Magic was throwing some shade. Johnson has got lots of B#$ls. LOL..

[@bryanvandermeer9039]

This is the uncle i never had

[@kurayahmi]

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

[@paulbalogun76]

Magic Johnson is the best pg ever love this man

[@ephemeralbeauty4008]

Paul Balogun second best

[@HarpoSpoke]

Best non-center in my book.

[@ernestolopez5501]

Philadelphian ___ Mgtow Who's #1?

[@BasketballBeaner213]

Philadelphian ___ Mgtow L

[@marvelxdcfans2925]

Magic Johnson is the GREATEST PG ever!

[@ChickenNoodle883]

Magic Johnson is making NBA/basketball great again!!!

[@victorvasquez8520]

MoFarah'sDust KD and Cousins ruined the league 🐍

[@michaelmelick8015]

MoFarah'sDust how? by trying to create another super team,you do realize it hurts the league more than it helps

[@ChickenNoodle883]

No, by being the front man and making basketball interesting to follow again. He brings the old school vibe and values other than sleeping around and catching an STD ofcourse.

[@jacobleb420]

Magic is awesome, such an energetic and positive guy! I remember when I heard he ha HIV in the early 90's, thinking he'd die in a few years. It's great to see him still here over 25 years later still happy and healthy!

[@carolmiller5713]

I give a lot of credit to the fact that he was an athlete. Probably saved his life.

[@beastofthenorth1072]

I was born a Celtic fan, and Larry has always been my guy, but I love Irv. This is a super interview. I learned(or was proven) so much about the NBA today.

[@messikicks]

So Much Charisma.

[@gsincs]

"I would have called u Jimmy b4 Lavar"

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Roasted the hell out of him. Magic don't give a damn about LaVar. He better shut up before Lonzo gets traded.

[@akathemiracle5935]

HipHopR&BLover Jon y’all can take ss.......LONZO IS GONNA GET HIS ASS TRADED SOMEWHERE ELSE SOON.

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

akamiracle 123 What's ''ss''?

[@anselmomoreno2837]

HipHopR&BLover Jon Sunday selfie lmao

[@splashnskillz37]

Barnboi shots fired

[@zamran100]

Magic Johnson is a very wise person. Intellectually sound and business savvy. You gotta love him

[@shadybanyamin6394]

Keep talking about your young core... that got traded 😂

[@shrek3292]

This didn’t age well, also happy to help you find an old comment

[@alannastevens6927]

Man he is so cool I would love to be around him on my sad days 😂

[@daniell5740]

Alanna Stevens always positive

[@carlscholl6519]

Magic Johnson is a legend! Already bringing the Lakers back to glory!

[@heidi2202]

I LOVE Magic! LOVE his laugh too! 😂😂😂 I miss watching him play! 🏀🏀

[@Amaro2021]

Magic is such a great story teller.

[@MustafaKhan-fz1go]

😂 😂 😂 these two are so dynamic and entertaining to watch. Their comical chemistry is what makes the interviews amazing! 💜💛

[@kylewilliams4691]

Magic would be my FAVORITE uncle so fun and positive

[@hasnanr3417]

youngbullkyle hiv positive?

[@kylewilliams4691]

Broken Down Tractor dude lol

[@kingrjosh]

Waaaaait a minute.

[@omerfawadrauf7369]

Pay for my school 😂😁

[@uniquemotion.8726]

Broken Down Tractor lmaooo

[@darksided9979]

Magic got that personality tho. That was part of his game. My FAVORITE Magic quote is when he told Jordan before the game " If you don't turn into Air Jordan we gonna blow you out today." That's hard af.

[@harrypenhall3722]

Love How he mentions Larry. They must still be great friends after all these years

[@paulettehammond-duerson8989]

Look at that smile. smile😁

[@joshuaklein8465]

Paulette Hammond-Duerson he’s so positive

[@ongomagic]

The king of no look passing

[@verteidigungsblock]

a really great talk

[@standforjustice3819]

Great interview. Great chemistry.

[@geneticfreak2411]

Safe to say Jack Nicholson will be at a lot more games next year.

[@jewdakriis1785]

Fatty McGee he was there every home game

[@alazkaalazka6087]

Better believe it. Lakers game is the hottest ticket in LA now.

[@dharmaram7527]

Magic, the official King of LA! 👑✨

[@chrisgee2616]

Kings of LA 1970s: Kareem 1980s: magic 1990s:Tupac/kobe 2000s: kobe 2010s: Kendrick Lamar 2020s: magic again 2030s: Tupacs return?

[@FamousStarz007]

I love Magic Johnson. He's sooo freaking down to earth. And his smile is contagious. 💖💕💋

[@080rlzomuanpuia2]

-You know Jimmy this man is so smart. -What was he wearing? 😂😂😂

[@KellyAnn1997]

Shame on you Jimmy for not paying half of that fine lol

[@KellyAnn1997]

Huncho Hendrix lol

[@OnewYork]

Kelly Eefsting for real tho ... he should've felt guilty.

[@23kc]

How can you not like this guy? Great personality.

[@brokeniggafreestyles2747]

@0:26 that grinch laughs tho😂😂

[@Baztation]

What a great conversation!

[@ellissmith23]

I’m ready for the season to start tomorrow!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@38gaming80]

?

[@mudvayne20056969]

Goddammit Kawhi.

[@delroyterrelonge6085]

Kareem Majeens dw next year. It won't be like Paul George. Kawhi ardently wants to come to LA. Hes just in Toronto to prove he still a top player and not a system player

[@alvinjohn6682]

chaolin xing that's kinda sad but both team is rebuilding raptors giving derozen and picks for Kawhi ..

[@LifelsGreat]

THE EMPTY HOURGLASS... YOU’RE GOING NOWHERE FAST!

[@manzero134gd]

That was a sad trade bro. To Raptors? The man wanted to play in LA. :/

[@superthiccboiii3230]

Kareem Majeens he’s coming next year man

[@kaidekaids94]

Magic johnson a very postive man and smart and a great legend

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

Positive? Too soon my guy (get it? Lol HIV+)

[@a-n-i-m-e4866]

I was feeling down until magic brought me back up I absolutely love this guy lakers all day!

[@mattbomer5096]

10 minutes video interview on jimmy kimmel live. wow first time.

[@justinmaxon12]

matt bomer how long are they usually?

[@OnewYork]

matt bomer this ain't the first "OR" the last time .. stop exaggerating

[@Foodforthoght]

Dam I love this dude such a grown man

[@albrightsabin3353]

Who’s here after Magic Quit?

[@sharifnasser7635]

After Lebron threw out almost everything magic brought lmfao. Other than him and kuz

[@toddconley3245]

Good answer

[@Ryan8583]

Magic is a great storyteller

[@jz5748]

Magic has so much wisdom

[@Jomonoupapjanmbliyew]

That was fun to swatch

[@sensei7385]

Lebron James analyzing every player is just mindblowing. 😱

[@carolmiller5713]

But I wasn't surprised. He's that kind of competitor.

[@mohamedghareeb6982]

I just love this man

[@CxsG90]

This dude is electric!!

[@xxfenrearxx8416]

CxsG90 why

[@gracieambrosio4967]

Magic is just that one person you always Love to hang out, charismatic,humble,smart,friendly,entusiastic...

[@mum1285]

I've been a Celtics fans all my life. And I really respect Magic's character. His laugh is so genuine.