Magic meets with Ferry, says he deserves 2nd chance

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Magic Johnson said that Hawks general manager Danny Ferry deserves a second chance after the two held a lengthy meeting Tuesday. The Hall of Famer took to social media later in the day to state his case.

 

Johnson was one of several high-profile people that immediately called for Ferry to be fired after it was revealed that he used a racist comment to describe free agent Luol Deng in a conference call with ownership and management in June. Ferry has stated that he was reading from a background report. He was disciplined by the organization but later requested and was granted an indefinite leave of absence.

 

Johnson sent out a series of posts on Twitter following the meeting. They read:

 

* “Just had a heart to heart meeting w/ Hawks GM Danny Ferry! He apologized for his comments about Luol Deng & the African American community.”

 

* “In our meeting Danny Ferry’s apology was very sincere.”

 

* “I have a lot of respect for Danny because he called and wanted to talk about how his comments offended so many people.”

 

* “After our long meeting, I think he deserves a second chance whether it is with the Hawks or another team.”

 

Ferry, who has been on leave since Sept. 12, did not immediately return a message. His leave of absence has been one part of the latest controversy to rock the Hawks organization. Controlling owner Bruce Levenson and his Washington, D.C. partners have agreed to sell their stake in the team after a racially inflammatory email written by Levenson in 2012 was discovered as part on an investigation into Ferry’s comment.

 

Johnson also tweeted his advice that Hawks CEO Steve Koonin hire Dominique Wilkins as a high-level executive with the team. Wilkins currently serves as Vice President of Basketball and as the team’s broadcast analyst.

[anxietyreigns]

Well, he does.

[LamarHampton]

I think after this i`d wager Danny returns. Not great odds in his favor, but over 50%. Anybody else get that feeling?

Edited September 23, 2014 by LamarHampton

[Admin]

Who the f cares about Magic?

Also, Nique is already VP of Basketball... I'm not sure what that means but it's there.

 

I would say that Magic carries some sway in the NBA. And it just puts a little more coal on the fire for me about Magic possibly becoming a part owner. 

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Who the f cares about Magic?

Also, Nique is already VP of Basketball... I'm not sure what that means but it's there.

 

This was my first thought too.  Who cares what Magic has to say... but I agree with him.  Danny does deserve a second chance, especially since of the way the clownership threw him under a bus.

[Randy]

Well, Magic said "Everybody in Atlanta can stop asking If I'm going to buy the Hawks.  The answer is no.  LOL."  I think Magic deserves a second chance (to buy the Hawks) too......

Edited September 23, 2014 by Randy

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[Randy]

I thought Nique was like Vice President of Basketball, whatever that means......

[AHF]

Who the f cares about Magic?

 

Apparently Nique cares. 

 

Ferry is fighting a PR war for his life right now and this is a big arrow in that quiver so I suspect Ferry cares a lot about Magic too.

[Guest]

Isn't it a good thing when people can actually talk like civilized people, air out their grievances, find common ground and finds ways to move forward in a positive direction?

I have no idea what it means going forward, but it's a good thing either way.

Edited September 24, 2014 by JayBirdHawk

[DrReality]

Magic makes Gearen deal with DF honestly, transparently. A trump card for Ferry

[Final_quest]

This is pure PR.  I agree that this is an indicator that Ferry is coming back.  

 

The whole thing will blow over, and if Ferry leaves it's because the new owner will bring in a new GM after the season.

[Guest]

Who the f cares about Magic?

Also, Nique is already VP of Basketball... I'm not sure what that means but it's there.

 

Lol, in or out Mag.  Last week it was hands off the Hawks, this week you're all up in the mix.

[benhillboy]

I have unlimited respect for Magic, but I wish he'd delete his Twitter account, as all adults should. There's more than enough to bitch and flip flop about right in his backyard with Kupchak and Lil Buss.

[Wretch]

I hope......with all the hope that I can hope with...  

 

That Danny Ferry gets his job back.  I hope that we do not have a single major injury over the next 3 years.  I hope we drop ALL the owners and a new guy comes in with all the money.  I hope so bad.....lol.  I hope there is not one single obstacle in our way over the next 3-5 seasons and that Danny Ferry doesn't change one single thing about how he works.

 

For the love of cheese, let it be so.  lol

Edited September 24, 2014 by Wretch

[MaceCase]

Just another Dukie standing up for one another.

[Admin]

Just another Dukie standing up for one another.

Oh no you didn't

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Just another Dukie standing up for one another.

Alex in 3... 2... 1...

[MrMeltdown]

Ferry should have been officially fired by now.

[Guest]

I like Magic but who the heck died and made him the voice of every nba team. He literally has to give his $.02 about everything. Whatever though its good press.