Magic is so smart.
Taking a GM role right when they are at the bottom, he can't lose. He still has the charisma, the history to show for, recent superstar in the form of Kobe, legend to the kids all over the world, and most importantly he has some assets to work with. I feel that draft lottery is semi-rigged and that, in a way, this move secures L.A. keeping their 2017 and 2019 1st rounder. Just a hunch.