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Reports: Magic Johnson wanted to fire Rob Pelinka, who'll instead keep (maybe gain) power within Lakers - ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
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![Earvin Magic Johnson on Twitter: "GM Rob Pelinka and I leaving NYC after having a great meeting with the @NBA & Commissioner Adam Silver on the new CBA! @Lakers https://t.co/J9b42nxFdu" / Twitter Earvin Magic Johnson on Twitter: "GM Rob Pelinka and I leaving NYC after having a great meeting with the @NBA & Commissioner Adam Silver on the new CBA! @Lakers https://t.co/J9b42nxFdu" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Y6f56V0AAbZdO.jpg:large)
Earvin Magic Johnson on Twitter: "GM Rob Pelinka and I leaving NYC after having a great meeting with the @NBA & Commissioner Adam Silver on the new CBA! @Lakers https://t.co/J9b42nxFdu" / Twitter
![NOTSportsCenter on Twitter: "LeBron: “I'm firing Magic.” Magic Johnson: “You can't fire me, I'm the president.” Rob Pelinka: “You'll resign then.” Magic: “.............fine.” Rob: “Sucks to suck.” LeBron: “Don't get too comfortable NOTSportsCenter on Twitter: "LeBron: “I'm firing Magic.” Magic Johnson: “You can't fire me, I'm the president.” Rob Pelinka: “You'll resign then.” Magic: “.............fine.” Rob: “Sucks to suck.” LeBron: “Don't get too comfortable](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3wPVJAWwAE-shI.jpg)
NOTSportsCenter on Twitter: "LeBron: “I'm firing Magic.” Magic Johnson: “You can't fire me, I'm the president.” Rob Pelinka: “You'll resign then.” Magic: “.............fine.” Rob: “Sucks to suck.” LeBron: “Don't get too comfortable
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Anthony Davis trade: Magic Johnson tweets praise for Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss following Lakers' blockbuster deal - CBSSports.com
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Lakers News: Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka went to the NBA offices to learn about the new CBA - Silver Screen and Roll
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Lakers use promotion of Rob Pelinka to give him, not Magic Johnson, credit for signing LeBron James - CBSSports.com
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