— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 16, 2023 When the news of Abdul-Jabbar’s fall went public, Johnson and numerous other people made sure to send their well wishes to the former Lakers big man. Abdul-Jabbar has dealt with several health issues over the years, and this recent one was concerning given his age. However, it sounds like medical help arrived to the scene promptly and he was able to get surgery done right away. By all accounts, Abdul-Jabbar’s well on his way to recovering and will hopefully be back on his feet sooner rather than later. The organization will do its best to support Abdul-Jabbar however they can, though fans will turn their attention back to the 2023-24 season where Los Angeles tries to get its footing back after a tough road trip. The Lakers have the star power, talent and depth to make a run and it’ll be interesting to see if they can do that in the coming weeks. D’Angelo Russell responds to old Magic Johnson criticism For D’Angelo Russell, his relationship with Johnson might not be on the best terms considering what happened during his first stint. Johnson came in and decided to trade Russell away to the Brooklyn Nets because he said the team needed a leader. Now on his second stint with the Lakers, Russell talked about Johnson’s old comments and disagreed with what he said. Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! Source: https://lakersnation.com/lakers-news-ma ... aking-hip/