Joey, Jesse Buss Send Emotional Message After Lakers Firing
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers have fired Joey Buss, who was the vice president of research and development, and Jesse Buss, the assistant general manager. This marks the first time the Lakers' basketball operations will continue without the direct involvement of the Buss family since Jerry Buss bought the team in 1979. The team's recent ownership sale and restructuring have led to significant changes within the organization.Key Facts
- The Lakers dismissed Joey Buss and Jesse Buss from their roles in the team.
- Joey Buss was the vice president of research and development and an alternate governor.
- Jesse Buss served as the assistant general manager.
- The dismissals are part of a larger restructuring of the Lakers' basketball operations.
- The Buss brothers worked with the Lakers' scouting department for 20 seasons.
- Their departure ends the Buss family's direct involvement in Lakers' operations since 1979.
- The Lakers were recently sold for $10 billion to majority owner Mark Walter.
- Jeanie Buss remains the team's primary governor and controlling owner.
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