“Just what the Lakers needed!” – Elated Magic Johnson backs Rob Pelinka’s move of trading D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith

"Just what the Lakers needed!" - Elated Magic Johnson (Photo Credit: Imagn)

After not making any alterations to their roster in the offseason, the LA Lakers decided to acquire reinforcements before the trade deadline. Following news of their latest move, one NBA legend was quick to applaud Rob Pelinka and the front office.

On Sunday afternoon, reports emerged of a trade between LA and the Brooklyn Nets. They've acquired veterans Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and multiple second-round picks.