Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, commented on the title that the Boston Celtics won by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals with a 4-1 win.
The Boston Celtics have reclaimed their position at the summit of NBA history. With their 18th championship, the Celtics have now surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers, a fact that didn’t sit well with Lakers legend Magic Johnson.
Taking to X, the iconic point guard openly shared his discontent about the Celtics’ new championship tally.
“I’m frustrated that the Celtics now have more championships than us,” Johnson lamented.
I hate that the Celtics officially have more championships than us now 🙄
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 18, 2024
Looking ahead, it appears the Lakers face an uphill battle to reclaim basketball’s ultimate prize, especially with the Celtics emerging as formidable contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Boston boasts a well-constructed roster featuring star players and effective role players, contrasting sharply with the Lakers’ current roster shortcomings.
While LeBron James remains a dominant force and Anthony Davis adds considerable strength when healthy, the Lakers are grappling with roster challenges and coaching uncertainties in the competitive Western Conference.