His voice would rise throughout the conversation because he was unable to hide his excitement, each sentence from Magic Johnson about his beloved Lakers and the job Rob Pelinka did in constructing ...

Magic Johnson went on national television Monday morning to make public his criticism of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and to set the record straight while bringing to light problems that ...

Around the time Magic Johnson stunningly resigned as Lakers president, rumors swirled about his poor work ethic. The source of that rumor was suspected to be Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN’s “First Take ... When asked directly if he felt betrayal, he directly identified general manager Rob Pelinka as the only one he feels betrayed him.

Magic’s not in the office.’ So people around the Laker office were telling me Rob was saying things.” “Rob Pelinka?” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith asked. “Rob Pelinka,” Johnson responded.

Magic’s not in the office,” Johnson said, identifying the person speaking badly about him as Rob Pelinka, the team’s general manager. “I didn’t like those things being said behind my ...

Play “Rob Pelinka the General Manager for the Los Angeles Lakers was talking about Magic behind his back as far as Magic Johnson was concerned. We have all heard that, but Magic Johnson firmly ...

For the second time in as many months on Monday, Magic Johnson preempted ... a circus for the Lakers this offseason. Pelinka was inevitably asked about Johnson’s claims, and he seemed ...

Magic Johnson reportedly wanted to fire Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, believing Pelinka was the source of rumors that Johnson had a poor work ethic. Instead, Johnson resigned as Lakers president ...

After Johnson shockingly ... if he thought Pelinka, the Lakers’ current general manager, would be the right person for the Lakers organization. “Do I think Rob is the right GM?

The move is seemingly a big gamble on Laker owner Jeanie Buss’ behalf as Pelinka’s only front office experience was working under Magic as the GM during last year’s dumpster fire.

While we had a pretty good idea that Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka had a fraught relationship, it’s a whole other matter when Magic goes on First Take and confirms the rumors that he believes ...