Magic Johnson sends a message to NBA Commissioner, who could rub Lakers wrong

Magic Johnson spent his entire career at the Los Angeles Lakers and served as the face of the “Showtime” Ara – but he is pleased that small market teams are presented in these playoffs

Magic Johnson praised the small market teams who had success in the NBA Playoffs 2024-25 success with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Johnson had a dominant career with the Lakers and won five NBA championship rings and three MVP prices when he and Larry Bird from the Boston Celtics defined a decade. He embodied the “Showtime Lakers”, which, in addition to their exuberant, sized survival, sizes, who were known for their rapid, striking playing style.

Los Angeles is also a mammoth and central market for the NBA, but despite the early exit of the Lakers to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the playoff ratings have increased by a total of 13 percent. The opening weekend was mostly seen in 25 years, and Johnson – who has recently spoken about Bronny James' future – is enthusiastic about the product.

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After the Indiana Pacers annoyed the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 1 and the Golden State Warriors in game 7 were able to destroy the Houston missiles, Johnson went on social media to praise the league. He is enthusiastic about parity, which seems to be prominent in modern NBA.

“I would like to send a great congratulations to the NBA commissioner Adam Silver because everything he wanted is to be taken into account!” Johnson wrote. “Years ago, he announced that he wanted a competitive balance in the NBA.

“After Commissioner Silver turns the salary degree system and recognizes the challenges in the NBA trade, we are now seeing success in more market teams compared to large market teams.

“OKC and Cleveland had the two best records this season and Minnesota, Indiana and Denver also have great success in the playoffs.

“These playoffs were the best that I saw in the past 5-10 years due to the talent, competitiveness and physicality. They must be on TV!”

It will be interesting to see how the NBA viewership with LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Lakers from the off -season. The Lakers plunged from the playoffs through the Timberwolves, who scored the sweep of the first round in five games.

Anthony Edwards embodies the next generation of stars that is waiting to take over the league, and he sent James from the playoffs with several impressive performances. He dominated game 4 and scored 43 points with nine rebounds and six templates.

Edwards, who eliminated Kevin Durants Phoenix Sun and Nikola Jokics Denver Nuggets from the Playoffs a year ago, was now able to end Steph Curry's hopes when the Timberwolves took over the warriors in the second round against the warriors.

In view of the star power offered, the collision will attract a lot of attention – but the other matchups could also cause fans.

The Pacers conduct the Cavaliers with No. 1, while the Oklahoma City Thunder, who was able to compete against the Timberwolves recorded a league-best 68-14 record.

This underlines the exciting parity that Johnson alludes to, and small market teams able to fight the championship.