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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' trade for Anthony Davis should be a done deal for Magic Johnson

LOS ANGELES - Magic Johnson is back on the fast break and, this time, he has to finish.

This time, he has to pull off the big trade that has so far eluded him. This time, he has to give up on the kids he has thus far protected.

Anthony Davis is all but publicly begging to come to the Los Angeles Lakers, and, this time, right now, Johnson has to get him here.

Finish with Davis, and the Lakers have a legitimate chance to finish their LeBron James era with at least one championship.

Miss with Davis, and the LeBron James era could be a complete waste.

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