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          Magic Johnson can fix the Lakers in three not-so-easy steps

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          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 21, 2017, 04:00 PM ET
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          So Magic Johnson is the new president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, who ousted former VP of basketball operations Jim Buss and GM Mitch Kupchak from their roles in the team's front office in a housecleaning Tuesday. Now what?