Magic Johnson was “cautiously optimistic” when the Lakers hired JJ Redick. “If he can bring how he played professionally to the Lakers – this could work out!” And it’s worked out alright, with a 50-32 record plus a third seed in the West. It was also crucial since it was for just the second time in 14 years that the team had won 50 games. Up next, they face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Led by Anthony Edwards, Magic wants his former team to be aware of the threat.
“I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem.” The Lakers legend added a tweet, which turned into a thread, where he had a prediction for each matchup, including the Lakers vs the Timberwolves. But it’s not just Ant-Man who will be a problem for the Purple and Gold as per Magic Johnson.”If the Timberwolves beat my Lakers it’s because Naz Reid and Donte DiVenczo both have a big series.”
But this doesn’t mean that the 5x NBA champion doesn’t have confidence in his former team. In fact, he made a prediction backing them and heaped praised on Austin Reaves apart from the star duo of LeBron and Luka. “I’m picking my Lakers in 6, led by superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for the Lakers and he has to have a big series as well as Rui Hachimara. Rui has to come up big for the Lakers to win.”
I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 18, 2025
Lakers in 6, sounds good for the Lakers nation. But to make the news sweeter, the 65-year-old will be courtside supporting his former team. “I will be glued to my TV during this year’s Playoffs and I’ll be at every Lakers vs. Timberwolves game watching three of the NBA’s most exciting players- LeBron James, Luca Doncic, and Anthony Edwards!”
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