Magic Johnson arrived early for meeting with LeBron James, waited one hour in his car
Magic said his pitch to the superstar that night wasn't about the legacy of the Lakers
Magic Johnson said that he waited in his car for one hour outside LeBron James’ house in California because he arrive early for his scheduled meeting with LBJ.
Per ESPN, Magic said his pitch to the superstar that night wasn't about the legacy of the Lakers.
"He didn't need to hear that. He already knew the team, maybe better than I did. He broke the roster down right in front of me. ... He knew every single guy, the strength and weaknesses on our team."
"We had a great time of going back and forth, here we are two guys, similar," Johnson said. "Both from the Midwest. Both grew up poor. Both love to compete. Both love to win, and I think both excel at the highest level. We connected right when I walked in the door. Just two guys that talk free to each other, and talk basketball, and that's what I love about LeBron."
Per ESPN, Magic said his pitch to the superstar that night wasn't about the legacy of the Lakers.
"He didn't need to hear that. He already knew the team, maybe better than I did. He broke the roster down right in front of me. ... He knew every single guy, the strength and weaknesses on our team."
"We had a great time of going back and forth, here we are two guys, similar," Johnson said. "Both from the Midwest. Both grew up poor. Both love to compete. Both love to win, and I think both excel at the highest level. We connected right when I walked in the door. Just two guys that talk free to each other, and talk basketball, and that's what I love about LeBron."