Magic Johnson's Wife Cookie Says Hubby Has "No Regrets" Over Quitting Lakers

Magic Johnson has QUIT the Lakers, as you may have heard -- he stepped down as President of Basketball Operations, on Tuesday, being a bit cryptic as to his reasons.

Well his wife Cookie, last night at Craig's with the couple's son EJ, told paparazzi, "Just know that [Magic Johnson] is happy and we're happy for him. No regrets."

What's crazy is that Johnson didn't even tell team owner Jeannie Buss! He didn't have the guts!

This is truly incredible. Magic Johnson didn't have the guts to tell Jeanie Buss he was stepping down as #Lakers president of basketball ops. She found out when everyone else did. pic.twitter.com/GOKhXspO5K

— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) April 10, 2019

Fortunately, Buss is a CLASS ACT:

Earvin, I loved working side by side with you. You’ve brought us a long way. We will continue the journey. We love you 💜💛 https://t.co/ofmQl6BtBz

— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) April 10, 2019

Most likely, Johnson was tired of working with a losing team -- one that paid star player LeBron $153M for four years. Buss forked out the money to make the team the best of the best and it wasn't happening under these two guys. She's being pretty gracious -- she could be pissed!