Summary
An ESPN report discusses the tension between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. This tension grew after the Lakers drafted LeBron's son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. While publicly celebrated, the Lakers' management privately expressed dissatisfaction with LeBron's reaction to the draft.
Key Facts
- The Lakers drafted Bronny James, LeBron's son, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- Publicly, the Lakers celebrated the draft pick, highlighting the father-son dynamic.
- Privately, Lakers' owner Jeanie Buss was unhappy with LeBron's reaction to drafting his son.
- Jeanie Buss felt LeBron should have been more grateful for the Lakers drafting Bronny.
- There were internal frustrations with some of the decisions made by LeBron James.
- Jeanie Buss initially did not want to re-sign LeBron but did, fearing backlash from fans.
- The Buss family sold the Lakers to Mark Walters for $10 billion last year.
- Jeanie Buss is staying on in a transitional role despite the sale.
