The Lakers might quickly enter a brand new period with out the Buss household, one thing a number of franchise legends as soon as discovered troublesome to think about.
Mark Walter is ready to promote his controlling stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger in a deal valuing the Lakers at $12.5 billion.
In the meantime, 5 Buss siblings have voted to promote the household’s remaining 17.8% stake, whereas Jeanie Buss is combating the transfer.
“I don’t suppose he [Dr. Jerry Buss] could be very proud of the state of the Lakers proper now,” three-time champion Byron Scott mentioned.
Scott additionally admitted he by no means anticipated the Lakers to go away the household’s management.
“I by no means thought in my lifetime that I’d see anyone, some other group, firm or company proudly owning the Los Angeles Lakers,” he mentioned.
Robert Horry shared related emotions a couple of potential future with out the Buss household.
“That might be unhappy,” Horry mentioned. “It could be unusual and really, very unhappy.”
Horry credited Jerry Buss with altering basketball by Showtime and the connection between the Lakers and Hollywood.
“So for the Buss household to not be concerned indirectly could be such a tragic factor,” Horry mentioned.
Michael Cooper prevented taking sides however praised Jerry Buss and expressed confidence in Jeanie.
“I actually all the time imagine that Jeanie Buss will do what’s finest for the Lakers,” Cooper mentioned. “However the Lakers, regardless of who owns them, will all the time be the Lakers.”
Matt Barnes was extra direct in supporting Jeanie.
“I like Jeanie. Completely love Jeanie and what she’s about,” Barnes mentioned. “It’s unlucky that household drama – and I’ve had it – has to play out publicly. However I assist Jeanie one hundred pc.”
The Buss household has been intently related to the Lakers since Jerry Buss bought the franchise in 1979.
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