On ESPN last night Magic Johnson had some bold words for the Lakers and their head coach Mike Brown. Basically, if the Lakers lose this series to the Nuggets after holding a 3-1 lead, he believes Brown and several key players will be run out of town.
Now, Brown has responded to Johnson’s comments via Mark Medina of the L.A. Times.
Mike Brown on Magic Johnson saying on ESPN he should be fired if Lakers lose Game 7: “Magic’s a good guy and he’s entitled to his opinion”
— Mark Medina (@MarkGMedina) May 12, 2012
More Mike Brown on Magic Johnson: “ESPN probably pays him seven figures. So he’s got to make comments wherever he feels it’s necessary…”
— Mark Medina (@MarkGMedina) May 12, 2012
“…to make comments and he’s got ot make the comments he feels are the truth or he believes in. He’s free to say what he wants”
— Mark Medina (@MarkGMedina) May 12, 2012
Brown’s concern right now seems to be where it should be – focusing on Game 7 rather than what the talking heads are saying in the media. However, Johnson’s obvious connections to the Lakers organization makes this a little more surprising than if the comments had come from someone more disconnected from the situation.