Former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson, who won five NBA titles in the 1980s with the Lakers, took the time to rip his old team at a news conference to introduce Dodgers pitcher Matt Greinke, who had just signed a six year, $147 million deal.
Johnson is a minority owner in the Dodgers, but always finds time to criticize the Lakers.
Via USA TODAY Sports:
"First, we've got to understand what the strategy is to win every game," he said. "Every game you have to have a different strategy to win because the teams are different. They have to be more consistent on defense. That's the main thing. We can score points but the defense is just breaking down."
"How does the Orlando Magic score 40 points in the fourth quarter in Staples Center? Are you kidding me? That should never happen."
"Look, the season has already been disrupted one time," he said. "Another change would just blow the whole team up. What the coach has to do is s...
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