Magic Johnson’s Response to Lakers Move Gets Review From Dick Vitale originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will play Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday inside the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso credited Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for helping him become a better professional

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson reveals how he did everything he could to try to convince the Los Angeles Lakers to keep Alex Caruso.

It seems like the Lakers were warned not to make that mistake as well by franchise icon Magic Johnson. During an appearance on "First Take," Johnson, who was president of basketball operations for the Lakers from 2017 to 2019, revealed he had told the team not to let Caruso go if Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was on his way out too.

Magic Johnson says Lakers ignored his warning, losing Alex Caruso and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope derailed title hopes and defense.

Thunder guard Alex Caruso learned some important things about being a true professional while playing with LeBron James and the Lakers.