Magic Johnson, who retired last November when he learned he was HIV positive, has decided to return to the Los Angeles Lakers pending medical approval, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
However, Lakers General Manager Jerry West said he has heard nothing from Johnson.
”I absolutely know nothing about it. No one has talked to us about it. I sure wish Magic would talk to us,” West told the Times Sunday.
Johnson plans to be examined this week by Dr. David Ho, who will see if there are any adverse effects from his Olympic participation.
The Times quoted a source as saying Johnson has made up his mind to return and will change his plans only if tests show his condition has deteriorated.
Ho told the Times he had not been in touch with Johnson since he left for Europe.
