Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson returns to the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss

Published Feb. 8, 2017 8:26 p.m. ET

Brett Pollakoff

Magic Johnson is returning to the Lakers to assist ownership in all areas of basketball and business as an advisor, the team announced on Thursday in an official release.

Johnson's duties will include, but not be limited to, advising ownership on all business and basketball matters, collaborating with coaches, evaluating and mentoring players, assessing future franchise needs, and helping ownership to determine the best path for growth and success. Johnson will spend time at Lakers offices in El Segundo and will report directly to Jeanie Buss.