By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The Lakers also confirmed that there are under investigation, however, everything started from a television show, as the “LA Times” report.
“The investigation, which has been going on since May, stemmed from comments Magic Johnson made on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that angered Pacers owner Herb Simon, according to several NBA officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
Johnson appeared on the late-night talk show in April, just weeks after he took over as the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, and was asked by Kimmel what he would do if he saw George while on vacation”.
According to the report, the Lakers could be fined and lose future draft picks if they’re found guilty of tampering. But according to several NBA officials, it would be difficult to prove that the Lakers tampered with George.