The Los Angeles Lakers head honcho Jeanie Buss came out swinging against her brothers in new court docs after their attempted coup. Jeanie claims Jim Buss was a failure in his role with the team and Magic Johnson must undo the “damage” he caused.
The Los Angeles Lakers head honcho Jeanie Buss came out swinging against her brothers in new court docs after their attempted coup. Jeanie claims Jim Buss was a failure in his role with the team and Magic Johnson must undo the “damage” he caused.
Two years ago, governor and owner, Jeanie Buss declared that co-owner Jim Buss would have to step down as president of basketball operations if the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t contenders by now. Three years ago, Jim himself said he would step down if the Lakers weren’t contenders by now or by next year. Tuesday, Jeanie didn’t wait for Jim to re-sign, she fired her brother and hired Magic Johnson as the new president of basketball operations. She also fired the Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and hired Kobe Bryant’s agent, Rob Pelinka. Jeanie also apologized to the fanbase for waiting so long to pull the trigger.
Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss announced today that the team has named Earvin “Magic” Johnson as President of Basketball Operations. In addition, General Manager Mitch Kupchak has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Furthermore, Jim Buss will no longer hold his role as Lakers Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Jim Buss, 54, in charge of the Lakers’ basketball operations, spoke up in the boardroom of the team’s El Segundo training facility and pledged to resign in a few years if the suddenly dark fortunes of the franchise weren’t reversed.
Everyone knows things ran smoother when Dr. Jerry Buss was alive and well, running the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately he passed away and all major basketball decisions have been left in the hands of his son Jim Buss. His sister Jeanie Buss (who’s also more popular) believes had their father still been alive then they would’ve been able to keep Dwight Howard. Read more after the jump.
Jim Buss is not happy with how the Los Angeles Lakers season turned out. Â Amidst trades, rumors and a second round oust from the playoffs, they have a ton of things to work on. Â Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.