A new book reveals a stark contrast between Magic Johnson's public persona and his private conduct as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations. Insiders described a "Magic" who appeared when cameras were on, and an "Earvin" who was revealed behind closed doors.
During his tenure, Johnson displayed autocratic behavior, informing staff during a meeting that any of them could be replaced at any time. He also took steps to isolate himself by frosting his office doors and referred to lower-level employees with demeaning nicknames.
Johnson also disregarded the expertise of his staff, famously clashing with strength and conditioning coach Tim DiFrancesco. Despite DiFrancesco explaining that body fat percentage was no longer the primary measure of fitness, Johnson insisted on collecting this data, leading to DiFrancesco's departure from the orga... download the app to read more
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