Magic says gm must go

Magic Johnson, the retired NBA star dragged into the Los Angeles Clippers racism controversy, on Tuesday called for the firing of Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry over unrelated racist remarks.

Statements by Ferry in June regarding African-born British NBA star Luol Deng were made public on Monday.

Hawks chief executive Steve Koonin has punished Ferry - the exact punishment has not been revealed - and Ferry has apologized.