The Los Angeles Lakers’ Buss family continue to clash over ownership issues as Jeanie Buss has gone against her siblings’ wishes to sell the remaining stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s group. The clash has become public after Jeanie buss’ lawyer sent a letter to the rest of her siblings stating that they are not allowed to sell the remaining stake without her vote. As her other siblings have made a statement about it, many fans are divided about it.
Jeanie Bus’ family makes a statement as she continues to clash with them over the Los Angeles Lakers’ ownership issue
A few hours ago, as per reports, Jeanie Buss’ siblings, Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse, made a public statement that read as, “The Los Angeles Lakers have never been just a basketball team. They have been one of the greatest privileges of our lives. Our focus has always been on what we believe is best for the Lakers, the fans who have supported this franchise for generations and the greater Los Angeles community.”The statement added, “Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse have made the decision to sell the family’s remaining stake, and we remain united in that decision. We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process.”Jeanie Buss’ legal team has not responded to the statement of her siblings yet fans remain divided on it.
Fans remain divided over Jeanie Buss’ decision to keep control of the Los Angeles Lakers
While some have supported Jeanie Buss’ decision, others feel it’s time for her to let go of the Los Angeles Lakers.A fan took to X and posted, “They need to stop pretending they have the fans’ best interest in mind. We all know it’s going to get more expensive and they just care about the bag.”Another fan wrote, “Sounds like some silver spooned adults trying to cash out on their “greatest privilege” who don’t actually care about the team.”A third fan posted, “Not that many care.. but it’s a bad look for the franchise .. If paperwork exists stating she has the final say then all this circus is for nothing…”Another fan noted, “So Jeanie is great. But it kinda seems like she is trying to hold on too hard to her father’s legacy. I feel and it sounds like the rest of her family feels like it’s time to move on. I think long term the Lakers org will be better off in other people’s hands.”A fifth fan posted, “I’m with Jeannie this is what Dr Buss would have wanted keep the team somewhat in the family. If not it’s loses it’s lister greatest owner in sports history Dr. Buss.”