Twitter Celebrated Magic Johnson's New Job By Digging Up His Old Hilarious Tweets

With Magic Johnson now in charge of the Lakers, a bunch of his old tweets have surfaced.

OFFICIAL: @MagicJohnson named President of Basketball Operations in front office restructuring. https://t.co/Zyz3HMbosr 1/2 pic.twitter.com/b8HezpW3Uc

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 21, 2017

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Magic Johnson was their new President of Basketball Operations. Along with this announcement, the team made it official that Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak would no longer serve their roles with the team. This was a major shakeup for the Lakers and basketball Twitter immediately was thrown into a firestorm of takes and old tweets. In particular, a number of Magic's old tweets were dug up. Now, if you follow Magic on Twitter, you know his persona. He's super positive and rarely takes shots at any players. 

If the Bulls are going to win a championship they will need Jimmy Butler and Bulls management should sign him to an extension.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 30, 2014

In fact, he's almost too complimentary of players. With Magic now in charge, these tweets are even more hilarious than they were before. It's unclear how Magic will do running the Lakers, but we can only hope it's a bit better than some of his old tweets. 

For example. 

For all of you out there questioning Jimmer Fredette of BYU, he is the real deal. #MenCare

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 20, 2011

Oh boy. 

I'm impressed w/ the Chicago Bulls starting Rondo, Butler, Wade & MCW off the bench they have the 3rd best group of guards in the league...

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 31, 2016

They keep going. We love you, Magic. 

I love Okafor because he's won a state championship in HS, NCAA Title at Duke and he can bring that championship pedigree to the Lakers.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 10, 2015

Can't even say this one is a bad idea. 

Laker Nation: The Lakers should call LeBron James agent. We know he's going stay in CLE but they should go after him just in case he leaves.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 2, 2016

Facts. 

The only way San Antonio or Miami don't win the championship is if neither team makes the finals.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 7, 2014

Ok, you lost us, Magic.

The Bucks just acquired the next Jason Kidd in Michael Carter-Williams.

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