By now, you probably have heard that Magic Johnson is a part of the team that bought the Los Angeles Dodgers. If you haven't, I just told you. Magic, known to be the most famous athlete/celebrity to ever grace the L.A. area, knows everything about basketball.
Magic doesn't know baseball. There are others in the organization taking care of the day-to-day operations, so Magic is more the "face" of the Dodgers. He said that his role would also include recruiting free agents (players whose contracts are finished and they are no longer obligated to that team). Could you imagine a conversation Magic, a basketball mind, would have with a baseball free agent though?
Magic: How ya doin' man, how ya doin'?
Free Agent: I'm good Magic, how are you?
M: I'm good, thank you. So what I wanted to talk about is coming to play for the Lakers.
F: You mean the Dodgers, right?
M: Yes, the Dodgers, that's what I meant. I remember when I was playing in the 1980's NBA Championship game (gazes off into outfield)--it was a beautiful thing. We had so many good things go right, we had so many of the right pieces. I think you would be the perfect piece for the Dodgers to take it to the next level.
F: You really think so?
M: Yes! I've seen you pitch, and you've got the stuff.
F: But I'm a first baseman, Magic...
M: No, no, no. Not pitch as in a pitcher (looks for an answer)...pitch as in pitch a team to strive to do better. To be a leader. You've got the stuff, son."
F: (Hesitant) Thanks...
M: I just believe that once you hit that court for this team with the direction of our head coach, you have the skills to compete for the MLB Championship.
F: Alright, Magic, first, I don't even play on a court. Second, we baseball players play under a manager. Third, it's the World Series! The MLB World Series!
Yeah, I'm sure the conversation would never be like this, but IF IT DID...
Flushing the toilet not with my hand but with magic,
Loa
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