Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson says a friend told him Kawhi Leonard wants to meet with him.

Leonard is considering signing with the Lakers once free agency starts on June 30.

Johnson resigned from his post with the Lakers before the 2018-19 season ended. However, the Hall of Famer said he will always be around to help the franchise.

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The Lakers created a third max slot on Thursday after completing a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Purple and Gold want to sign Leonard to form an elite Big 3 of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.

Leonard is from California. When he requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018, the two-time Finals MVP reportedly had the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers atop his trade wish list. Leonard might want to meet with Magic so he can get a better understanding of the inner workings of the organization which is led by owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka.

The Toronto Raptors can offer Leonard the most money in free agency. It's hard to envision a scenario where Leonard joins forces with James and AD after winning the championship, but you never know what can happen in the NBA.