Magic Johnson calls Lakers soft after Game 2 loss

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Magic Johnson calls Lakers soft after Game 2 defeat

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 4/20/23

Magic Johnson appears to have internet access once again.

The retired Los Angeles Lakers great took to the socials on Thursday for a savage criticism of the team. Despite playing a Memphis Grizzlies side down Ja Morant for Game 2 of their playoff series -- not to mention Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke as well -- the Lakers lost by double digits on Wednesday.

Johnson ripped the Lakers over their performance, calling them “soft, soft, and SOFT!” in a tweet.

“The Laker players were soft, soft, and SOFT in Game 2!” Johnson wrote. “That cannot be the case in Game 3!”

The Laker players were soft, soft, and SOFT in Game 2! That cannot be the case in Game 3!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 20, 2023

Several individual Lakers disappointed in Game 2. Anthony Davis posted just 13 points on 4-of-14 shooting while D’Angelo Russell (whom Johnson has beefed with in the past) was even worse with five points on a grisly 2-of-11 shooting.

There were some signs of frustration among the Lakers themselves after the game, too. While they did manage to get the 1-1 road split to start the series, the Los Angeles will have to tighten up as the series continues to unfold.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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