NEW : Johnson ` ` a living embodiment '' of baseball 's ideals , the commissioner says . NEW : The owner lauds Johnson 's achievements in basketball , business , baseball . ` ` I am thrilled to be part of the historic Dodger franchise , '' Johnson says . The team filed for bankruptcy under previous owner Frank McCourt in December 2011 .
NEW : Johnson `` a living embodiment '' of baseball 's ideals , MLB commissioner says . NEW : Lakers owner lauds Johnson 's successes in basketball , business , philanthropy . `` I am thrilled to be part of the historic Dodger franchise , '' Johnson says . The franchise filed for bankruptcy under previous owner Frank McCourt in June 2011 .