Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 10:31 am  |  8 responses

Magic Johnson Interested in Ownership of Pistons

Magic hasn’t had formal talks with the Pistons, but the team certainly could use Magic in its front office. From NBA.com: “Michigan native Magic Johnson, continuing to look for roles that give him a larger presence in a franchise than the current minority ownership in the Lakers, expressed interest Friday in being part of a group that buys the Pistons or at least in joining his hometown team in a front-office capacity. Johnson stressed he has not had any formal talks about either possibility, with other potential suitors or the Davidson family that put the team on the market, and that he would not be a majority owner because it would mean relocating from Los Angeles, the very reason some close to him note the Pistons are not a realistic match. But Johnson told NBA.com at the press conference leading up to Hall of Fame ceremonies tonight that ‘some people had called me and wanted me to [know] if I’m interested in being a part of a group to own the Pistons.’”

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  • ConeyIslander Posted: Aug.14 at 10:35 am
    First. Magic, STAY IN LA. Don’t take on another disease!

  • c_cantrell Posted: Aug.14 at 10:37 am
    ha he just tryin to be like his buddy bird.. na magic would more than likely be a good owner.. maybe even better than bird

  • NotebookNick Posted: Aug.14 at 12:11 pm
    Here’s hoping he does a better job of owning this than his housing projects.

  • IAMORANGE4EVER Posted: Aug.14 at 12:27 pm
    Magic as part owner, and having a role in the front office would be a great move for the future of the Pistons franchise.

  • LA Huey Posted: Aug.14 at 1:14 pm
    No loyalty

  • Saku 39 Posted: Aug.14 at 1:32 pm
    Even though it’s factual true, it’s weird seeing Magic as a “Michigan native”. I feel like he has broken off all ties to his birth state.

  • kwame Posted: Aug.14 at 3:44 pm
    if he’s going back to his home state…how does he have no loyalty???

  • SKD Posted: Aug.17 at 10:48 pm
    Magic always reps MSU.

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