Lakers' Magic Johnson to <br />Leave Role as Team President He resigned right before the team's last game of the regular season. Johnson spent his entire Hall of Fame playing career with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships. He steps down as <br />president of basketball operations <br />after a little more than <br />two years on the job. In a news conference, Johnson said the<br />Lakers organization had no idea <br />of his decision, adding that he wasn't able to tell <br />team owner Jeanie Buss in person. Jeanie Buss, via Twitter The former Lakers superstar says that the <br />league's tampering rules were a big <br />factor in why he's resigning. He also admits he was <br />never really happy in the role. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, <br />via press conference
