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Magic Johnson abruptly steps down as LA Lakers president
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Magic Johnson 'Happy' After Lakers Departure, Says Wife Cookie
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Magic Johnson Talks Business, Basketball and a Big Mistake With
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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers president
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FULL] Magic Johnson resigns as president of basketball operations
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I didn't like the backstabbing': Magic Johnson abruptly quits LA
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First Magic quits and then Luke Walton gets dumped: Lakers part
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Magic Johnson Wants To See Jeanie Buss Hold Larry O'Brien Trophy
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Magic abruptly steps down as Lakers president - ESPN
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Magic Johnson suddenly steps down as Lakers president
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Take 5: Brown, Magic lead headlines for wrong reasons - The Pitt
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NBA: Andrew Bogut fires up over Magic Johnson's explosive Los