There are few things Magic Johnson loves more than talking about the Lakers’ front office as if he wasn’t a part of it for several seasons. In fact, one reason he left the front office was because he was more interested in tweeting about them than managing them.

Recently, Magic appeared in the media again by appearing on a SiriusXM show and discussing why the team didn’t draft Jayson Tatum, citing some insane reasoning to explain the decision.

Afterwards, Magic moved on to FS1’s “Speak” and began talking about trades that were obviously “done.” Although he doesn’t give a date, this probably dates back to the 2021 offseason when the team finally made a deal for Russell Westbrook.

Shortly before, however, they almost made a trade for Buddy Hield. And according to the Magic, a deal for DeMar DeRozan was also almost done.

“You made the deal. Kuzma for DeMar. And then we wanted to get Buddy Hield. That was all we had to do.”

To be honest, both things are probably true based on the reporting. Most remember that the deal for Buddy was so close that basically everyone involved in the deal was shocked.

And DeMar DeRozan has been outspoken about the possibility of becoming a Laker, to say the least. In addition to all the comments he made about wanting to be a Laker, he also talked about how he believed it was a done deal.

It’s a little confusing to delve into how the team would have made a deal for DeMar and Buddy, but I’m not really interested in trying that again.

Ultimately, the Lakers are likely sending the same package as Russell Westbrook, just in separate deals. Would it have worked? Who is to say that? Would it have been better than what the Westbrook years gave the Lakers? Without question.

All I ask is that Magic stop appearing on radio shows or appearing on television and doing interviews discussing the Lakers.

You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRude.