Magic Johnson could make stunning move into NBA ownership with a franchise in Las Vegas or Kansas City Magic Johnson has long claimed that his love for the Los Angeles Lakers means he would be reluctant to consider owning an NBA team.
DailyMail.Com can exclusively reveal that the five-time NBA champion with the Lakers and Hall of Famer could lead an NBA franchise expansion in either Las Vegas or Kansas City.
Vegas may appear to be a more natural fit for Johnson on the west coast, with suitors around the city considering joining with him to help raise the estimated $4bn-$6bn needed for a franchise.
The Vegas sports market is expanding, with Oakland Athletics pushing to relocate there and bring Major League Baseball to Sin City.
NFL's Raiders, who recently welcomed Tom Brady as a minority owner, are there with the NHL team Golden Knights and the WNBA team Aces.
