Magic Johnson regrets blaming load management for the Lakers' struggles after their elimination by the Nuggets. He acknowledged injuries as the main issue. Despite a comically vanilla social media presence, Johnson made spicy comments on Tuesday, questioning the Lakers' toughness and efficiency.
The Lakers' starting five mostly played full seasons, with LeBron James missing 11 games due to injuries. The team faced multiple challenges, but load management wasn't the main factor. In the end, Los Angeles fell short of expectations due to various reasons beyond just injuries or load management.