Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson recently took to “X” to discuss his thoughts on the Lakers’ upcoming playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although the legend was excited to see the clash between the two teams, he expressed some fear and concern for his former team in his tweets.
“I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem.”
“If the Timberwolves beat my Lakers, it’s because Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo both have a big series,” he added. “I’m picking my Lakers in 6, led by superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.”
“Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for the Lakers, and he has to have a big series as well as Rui Hachimura. Rui has to come up big for the Lakers to win.”
Magic Johnson highlighted who he considered to be the key players in the upcoming matchup. He concluded his thoughts on the matter by expressing his excitement.
“I will be glued to my TV during this year’s Playoffs and I’ll be at every Lakers vs. Timberwolves game watching three of the NBA’s most exciting players- LeBron James, Luca Doncic, and Anthony Edwards!”
Although Johnson fears for his team, he still picks the Lakers to come out on top in this first-round battle. The Lakers legend, like several other fans, will be tuning into this game with keen interest.
This interest could be attributed to the superstars on both sides, who garner this kind of attention. The Minnesota Timberwolves will be led by a 23-year-old supernova in Anthony Edwards, who is coming off a tremendous season and is on a mission to establish himself in this series.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are served by two global superstars. With the likes of LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the side, the Lakers feature two of the most multifaceted and versatile players the game has ever seen.
Doncic’s assimilation into the Lakers’ system was the key to turning the franchise’s season around. Having clinched the third seed in the West behind some terrific performances by the Slovenian guard, the Purple and Gold will enjoy home-court advantage against the Wolves.
Many factors will come into play in this upcoming series. The Lakers will hope to see their supporting cast do their duties while Austin Reaves steps into the role of the third star on the team. Meanwhile, the Wolves will look to players such as Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert to have an impact on both ends of the floor to maximize the team’s chances of winning.
This matchup features several variables that could change the flow of the series in an instant. Poised to be a must-watch event for basketball fans, the series will tip off with Game 1 at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 8:30 pm ET.
