The future of the Los Angeles Lakers became more uncertain following the resignation of Magic Johnson as the team's President of Basketball Operations. At this point, no one knows just how thorough the Lakers' search will be, but they will be pressured to find someone with to fill in the spot vacated by Magic, especially with their plans for this summer could be heavily impacted by who they bring in.

With reports coming out that Johnson wasn't fully committed in his job with the Lakers, the franchise will need to find someone who can fulfill its obligations full-time. There are no top candidates to replace Magic at this point, so let us look at some individuals that might be at the franchise's radar as their next top decision maker.

Now there is no guarantee that the Lakers will reach out to the individuals on this list, but they are expected to be mentioned in several rumors regarding this matter for the next couple of weeks.

1. David Griffin

Griffin appears to be the most realistic option for the Lakers. As a former General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he knows how to make great decisions surrounding roster construction and coach selection. He built the Cavs team that won the championship in 2016. He also has a great relationship with LeBron James, so if the team wants someone with experience in forming a winning team, Griffin should have the job.

If the Lakers will be in a rush to hire someone, Griffin is the best available option. Of course, there is no guarantee that he will accept the offer, but if team owner Jeanie Buss will be successful in bringing him in, then there's no doubt that the Lakers found someone more experienced and more competent than Johnson to fill the spot.

2. Rob Pelinka

If the Lakers would want to promote someone from within the organization, then Pelinka will be the top choice. Although he hasn't done a great job as the Lakers' General Manager, he will definitely be given enough consideration mainly due to his relationship with Laker legend Kobe Bryant.

Now, there are reports that a lot of NBA executives hate Rob since he was an agent, and it could hurt the Lakers' chances of landing a top-tier free agent this summer, but if there is one person that has extensive familiarity with how the league works, it's Pelinka. Bringing him in might not lead to immediate success, but if given enough time, Pelinka can rebuild the Lakers' reputation, along with his.

3. Jerry West

You've seen what West did as a General Manager of the Lakers back in the day. He signed Shaquille O'Neal and traded for Kobe Bryant in 1996. Four years later, he brought in Hall of Famer coach Phil Jackson. The result? Three straight titles.

You've also seen West turn the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers into competitive franchises, so in reality, is there anyone better? Not only does he have the credentials, but he also has the reputation as one of the best minds in the NBA right now.

However, taking The Logo away from the Clippers will be easier said than done. After all, his relationship with the Lakers' executives have already been fractured a long-time ago, but if both sides will be able to move on from their past issues, then there's no better choice for the Purple and Gold than West.

4. Danny Ferry

Ferry didn't have much success as a General Manager, but he was at the help of the Atlanta Hawks franchise when they won 60 games several years ago. At the moment, he is the interim General Manager of the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Lakers' only interest if they decide to bring him in is his familiarity with the Pelicans as an organization. Remember, the Purple and Gold actively pursued Anthony Davis during the trade deadline, but they eventually failed to acquire him. If Ferry gets the job, then it is most likely because the Lakers believe that he could help them land AD. Other than that, do not expect him to be in the short list of candidates for Los Angeles' top job vacancy.

5. Kobe Bryant

Kobe has no experience in being an NBA executive, but if there's one thing that the Black Mamba has proven throughout the course of his 20-year career and even beyond it, it's that he can be successful at anything that he puts his full time and effort in to.

As a player, he's a five-time champion. As a businessman, he earned millions of revenues. As a short film director, he won a Grammy Award. As a writer, his book became a best seller. So if Kobe will take the job to become the next President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers, there's a very good chance he will once again excel.

Now, Bryant has already said on multiple occasions that he doesn't want to be a front office guy, and usually, he stands by his decisions. But with the struggles the Lakers have suffered over the past six years, there might be a slight chance for Kobe to change his mind.

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The Lakers are no doubt in a win-now situation. They will need to maximize LeBron's time with the franchise and in order for them to do that, someone with a great mind, or at least, a great dedication should replace Magic. Pretty much like their plans this summer, finding a capable Basketball Ops President will be crucial for the team's success. So Buss and the rest of her advisors will need to think things through before making their final decision.

Another incompetent executive could put the franchise in a much deeper hole than they're in right now