Lakers Minority Owners Are Reportedly Fed Up With Jeanie Buss

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The Lakers haven't had a single winning record under Jeanie Buss.

Ever since Jeanie Buss took over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013, they have been a disaster of a franchise. In that time, they have the worst winning percentage in the NBA and haven't had a single winning season. That was all supposed to change this season with LeBron James at the helm, although they ended up missing the playoffs with a record of 37-45. There has been plenty of talk about Buss' leadership and her role in Magic Johnson's sudden departure from the team.

During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Los Angeles Times reporter Bill Plaschke called in to talk about the Lakers hiring of Frank Vogel. He also explained how some of the minority owners are upset with Jeanie Buss and how there is a possibility that they could stage a coup.

"Obviously, she's never going to sell herself, but remember she took this team over in a coup. ... So this team can be taken over in a coup," Plaschke explained. "But I don't see that happening until at least they see that what happens this summer and what happens next year. But, no. People are upset."

If the Lakers don't have a strong offseason, perhaps the minority owners will have even more reason to stage such a coup. As of right now, there are no official accounts of dissatisfaction with Buss, although, with all of the criticism being thrown at the Lakers right now, it's not a surprising notion.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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