Magic Johnson interested in bringing NFL team to LA

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Magic JohnsonThe five-time NBA champion’s incredible business acumen sets him apart from most of his peers in the sports world. He has been a tireless advocate for worthy causes and has been a behind-the-scenes player in politics for years (he was an early Hillary Clinton supporter in 2008). His triumph over the adversity of contracting HIV could serve as inspiration to voters.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson tells the Los Angeles Times he would be interested in bringing an NFL team back to L.A., but he hasn’t had any talks with the league.

Johnson recently sold his small ownership stake in the Lakers to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and sold his Starbucks outlets back to the company, fueling speculation about his future.

The Hall of Famer tells the newspaper he has no plans to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers or purchase a stake of the Golden State Warriors or Detroit Pistons. He says he talked to the Warriors, but nothing came of it.

The 51-year-old Johnson says he “really, really wants the NFL to come back to L.A.” but hasn’t had any conversations with the league.

A spokeswoman for the NBA great told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Johnson wasn’t available.

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.