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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president
Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president
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First Take on X: .@magicjohnson explains in full the reason why he stepped down as the Lakers president. / X
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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president
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Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president
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