Magic Johnson has given his verdict on the sudden takeover of the Los Angeles Lakers, with some interesting insight into Bob Iger. Magic Johnson is synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers. His word carries weight in Los Angeles because he never shies away from holding the organization accountable. As the former starred for the Lakers, Iger was rising through ABC Sports as vice president of programming. Their paths crossed across sports media, broadcasting networks, and Los Angeles business and entertainment circles for decades.