Jeanie Buss’ Brothers Accusing Her of Throwing Them Out of $10 Billion Lakers Has Fans Stunned – “Gonna Be An Interesting Thanksgiving”

Jeanie Buss has worked with majority owner Mark Walter to bring sweeping changes to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jeanie Buss’ Brothers Accusing Her of Throwing Them Out of $10 Billion Lakers Has Fans Stunned – “Gonna Be An Interesting Thanksgiving”

Jeanie Buss accused of pushing out siblings from Lakers (Image via FirstSportz)

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After Mark Walter purchased a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeanie Buss and her family, based on a valuation of $10 billion, it became clear that the once cash-poor Buss family was about to become rich.

The league approved of the sale, and the billionaire added the team in purple and gold alongside his Dodgers and Sparks, creating the biggest sports franchise collective in one city. However, he ensured the team’s continuity was not hampered and kept Jeanie Buss on as the franchise’s governor and controlling owner for the foreseeable future.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Joey Buss, 41, who was the alternate governor and vice president of research and development, and Jesse Buss, 37, assistant general manager and director of scouting, were let go.

Dr. Buss’ idea was for Joey and I to run basketball operations one day. But Jeanie has effectively kept herself in place with her siblings fired.

Shams Charania quoted Jesse Buss on NBA Today

This was the brothers’ first public reaction to the news of their dismissal. It seems they believe it should have been them to run the Lakers, and instead, their sister has taken control and moved them out.

Fans react to Jeanie Buss’ family drama amidst Lakers’ new era

Basketball fans know that the Los Angeles Lakers’ success was primarily due to the late Dr. Jerry Buss‘ vision. Since then, his daughter has managed to win just one NBA title as controlling owner.

She had already removed her older brother Jim Buss from his position during her early tenure as the primary governor. Now, she has removed her youngest siblings from the front office.

Fans believe the two younger Busses blaming Jeanie Buss for their dismissal is peak family drama. Some believe the move was warranted, as the scouting and recruitment departments led by Joey and Jesse Buss had underperformed over the years.

Instead of acknowledging their incompetence, they accused their older sister of power play, leaving fans in splits. Check out examples of some reactions below:

This entire decision to reset their personnel might have come from majority owner Mark Walter. After all, he has tasted success with the Los Angeles Dodgers and knows what is needed to succeed.

Jeanie Buss and Mark Walter spearheading Lakers’ changes

When Mark Walter decided to keep Jeanie Buss on board as the governor and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, he felt her experience was vital to help the team usher in a new era.

Jeanie Buss with Mark Walter
Jeanie Buss with Mark Walter (Image via Sports Fan Daily/X)

In the past, there were concerns about the franchise’s ability to keep pace with the rest of the league, especially when it came to spending on personnel and infrastructure to help them win.

Now, flush with Walter’s money, they have already started to make sweeping changes. For starters, Buss ensured superstar Luka Doncic stays with the team long-term. Then she rewarded the man responsible for bringing the Slovenian from the Dallas Mavericks, Rob Pelinka, with an extension, and also signed head coach JJ Redick for many more years.

Now, for them to let go of most of the scouting department, it seems Walter and Jeanie Buss discussed how to improve that area. All these moves seem to be tied to the new majority owner’s interest in winning championships.

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