Magic Johnson told ESPN that he'd first recruit Kobe Bryant to help the Lakers' front office. "Whatever time he has," Johnson said. "I want him to come and be a part of it."
Pau Gasol met with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles on Wednesday as the Thunder unexpectedly emerged as a leading contender for the free-agent center's services despite the financial limitations they would face in signing him.
Kobe Bryant, speaking publicly for the first time since Mike D'Antoni resigned from the Los Angeles Lakers, expressed apathy about the turn of events, while saying he would, however, like to have an active role in the search for a new coach.
Lakers president and governor Jeanie Buss made it clear Thursday that the final say, the "final hammer" as Dr. Buss used to call it, lies with her now.
