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In landing LeBron James, Magic Johnson validated his sometimes-controversial team-building process

A week ago at the introductory press conference for the two newest rookie members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson made it clear he wasn’t worried about free agency.

“No pressure on me,” Johnson said. “I am going to do my job ... Do you know how many Finals I have been in? So, you think I’m worried about this? I’ve played against Larry Bird in the Finals. I mean, come on, man.”

“I’m Magic Johnson,” he continued. “I’m going to do my job. That’s what I do. I do my job.