(Via ESPN).
"...In an on-campus speaking appearance Saturday at the University at Albany, N.Y., Johnson poked some fun at King James' fourth-quarter playoff troubles during the NBA Finals, according to multiple media reports...
....It all started when Johnson... was asked which of his accomplishments he would prefer as his lasting legacy.
"That's easy: Putting people to work in minority communities," Johnson said. "There's going to always be great players in basketball. There's going to always be guys who win championships in the NBA, except LeBron ..."
That drew a loud mix of applause, laughter and shouts from the audience, to which Johnson replied "Don't be mad!"
And at that moment, Magic couldn't resist some fun at LeBron's expense. He did point out that he was kidding -- but the zingers kept coming, one after another.
"Everybody's always asking, 'Who is better between Kobe (Bryant) and LeBron?' I'm like, Are you kidding me? I'm like you're kidding me ... Kobe, five championships; LeBron, zero."
"I love the young man though. I know he's going to get better in the fourth quarter this year.""
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