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Adam Silver Explains Decision To Fine Lakers For Comments Magic Johnson Made About Giannis Antetokounmpo

In what came as a pretty big surprise when it was announced, the NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson for praising Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The comments themselves seemed harmless, as Magic said that he believes Giannis will bring a championship to Milwaukee. But that wasn’t enough to prevent NBA commissioner Adam Silver from taking action.

“There is not always a simple bright line,” Silver began to explain of the punishment the league levied. “One, I’d say as I’ve said before, context is everything. It’s one thing when you’re asking a coach a question about an opposing team right after a game.