At that time, D’Antoni was vehemently against iso players and post up players. Why would ownership even consider bringing him in when Kobe was an iso player, and both Bigs were post up players? It was impossible to make that work with D’Antoni. His coaching forced Kobe to play 40 minutes a night just to keep in contention late in the season, and his Achilles went. Jeannie is the basketball brains in the family, period!
And it was clear from the beginning that his coaching style wouldn't mesh with the team. He was a shoot quick, don't use the shot clock type offensive minded coach. It was the complete opposite of how Kobe and the lakers had operated since his uprising. The triangle involves using the shot clock to some degree.
@@DangleFront seems like it. He seemed so proud of himself to pull the rug out and hire “his” guy, he either didn’t think it through, or just doesn’t understand the game very welll
Im glad she explained that disaster Jim era. She made all the perfect decisions since bouncing her brother. The crazy good and hard decisions they made to dump those bad salaries and quickly make cap space to get LeBron, then AD and immediately win another title was epic. She's a genius. Rob pelenka is a genius. Who knew Westbrook would be a disaster when they signed him. They bounced back from that and made western conference finals and added more talent this summer. She's a true boss.
right also fact that Jeanie is honest and emotional says it alll. When she showed Kobe book and was talking about crying after those bad times... damm... Also i see now how good chemistry with Lakers is back - Lebron is true heir from Kobe after couple years of lakers being faceless team...
Jim had NO business being a part of the Lakers decision. He was a horse trainer with NO experience and a huge ego for a person who didn't have a clue what he was doing. I understand Jeanie was trying to respect her dad's wishes but it killed Kobe getting his 6th ring.
Idk the behind the scenes stuff like Big-timeLaker fans but I know she is head and shoulders above her brother. Her only downfall is LeBron James being involved in trades / Free agency
As a Lakers fan, you can clearly see the decisionmaking process in how Jeanie and Lakers management handle issues. It hasn't always made them popular (supposedly there was support for bringing in Westbrook for the entertainment value of 3 stars supported by Jeanie and her close circle) and countless other issues, but Jeanie gets it right most of the time and especially when it comes to the things that count for the Lakers brand, honoring Kobe, and the entertainment value of selling Lakers basketball.
I remember there was a rumor that Jerry Buss had told his son on his deathbed to get Mike DAntoni. Which I always found ridiculous because Jerry was about winning (especially when it mattered most) and Mike was always a regular season coach. That 2012-2013 team was well constructed despite Dwight’s injury and Paus age.
I love Jeannie Buss for simple reason is, she is purple & gold. She is a Laker and always will be. If you don't like you can kiss are purple & gold a**!
Kobe would got a 6th ring if Phil came back. Dwight and Pau would of worked with the triangle. Dwight wanted Phil. Phil would of managed Kobe’s minutes
Her brother certainly shouldn’t have been running the show. But the game had passed Phil by at that point and he wasn’t even hungry anymore. Phil wasn’t the answer either.
She wanted control and shes willing to say and do anything to gain control of the lakers. They won a championship because of covid but other than that she hasnt done very well either.
It's funny how she admired Kobe and Kobe gave her advice. The same Kobe that basically admitted he cheated on his wife with that white girl in that hotel. I lived the Kobe era. It's funny to me how a guy that was basically hated by most NBA players, hell even his teammates, he basically pushed Shaq out of LA. The guy really turned his image around and even after he died now everyone loves Kobe and always loved him. Yeah, not so fast. The public really have short memories. When he came out once and said he would just pay off the bimbos, "like shaq does". I mean he was really disliked. This young generation is lead to believe that Kobe was this perfect person, when in reality he was just not a very nice person all the time.
At that time, D’Antoni was vehemently against iso players and post up players. Why would ownership even consider bringing him in when Kobe was an iso player, and both Bigs were post up players? It was impossible to make that work with D’Antoni. His coaching forced Kobe to play 40 minutes a night just to keep in contention late in the season, and his Achilles went. Jeannie is the basketball brains in the family, period!
ur right
yet another example of fools letting their pride and feelings getting in the way of doing the most sensible thing.
And it was clear from the beginning that his coaching style wouldn't mesh with the team. He was a shoot quick, don't use the shot clock type offensive minded coach. It was the complete opposite of how Kobe and the lakers had operated since his uprising. The triangle involves using the shot clock to some degree.
Everyone but Jim Buss knew this
@@DangleFront seems like it. He seemed so proud of himself to pull the rug out and hire “his” guy, he either didn’t think it through, or just doesn’t understand the game very welll
Im glad she explained that disaster Jim era. She made all the perfect decisions since bouncing her brother. The crazy good and hard decisions they made to dump those bad salaries and quickly make cap space to get LeBron, then AD and immediately win another title was epic. She's a genius. Rob pelenka is a genius. Who knew Westbrook would be a disaster when they signed him. They bounced back from that and made western conference finals and added more talent this summer. She's a true boss.
2 rings vs her fake bubble ring
This was a fascinating interview. Probably one of Graham's best.
right also fact that Jeanie is honest and emotional says it alll. When she showed Kobe book and was talking about crying after those bad times... damm... Also i see now how good chemistry with Lakers is back - Lebron is true heir from Kobe after couple years of lakers being faceless team...
Jim had NO business being a part of the Lakers decision. He was a horse trainer with NO experience and a huge ego for a person who didn't have a clue what he was doing. I understand Jeanie was trying to respect her dad's wishes but it killed Kobe getting his 6th ring.
Phil was always a winner. The lakers were never the same for the next 8 years when they went with Dantoni.
Phil would've gave the Lakers the best chance. I blame Jim for Kobe's last years
He made good 2 years and terrible 4 years of Kobe final career
@@mymagicisntgivingup5908 which is better than the current era
Idk the behind the scenes stuff like Big-timeLaker fans but I know she is head and shoulders above her brother. Her only downfall is LeBron James being involved in trades / Free agency
As a Lakers fan, you can clearly see the decisionmaking process in how Jeanie and Lakers management handle issues. It hasn't always made them popular (supposedly there was support for bringing in Westbrook for the entertainment value of 3 stars supported by Jeanie and her close circle) and countless other issues, but Jeanie gets it right most of the time and especially when it comes to the things that count for the Lakers brand, honoring Kobe, and the entertainment value of selling Lakers basketball.
❤️ Jeanie! Sis so companionate and genuine
Great interview Graham
Love her so much
I remember there was a rumor that Jerry Buss had told his son on his deathbed to get Mike DAntoni. Which I always found ridiculous because Jerry was about winning (especially when it mattered most) and Mike was always a regular season coach.
That 2012-2013 team was well constructed despite Dwight’s injury and Paus age.
The greatest coach in NBA history Phil Jackson the Zen master
I love Jeannie Buss for simple reason is, she is purple & gold. She is a Laker and always will be. If you don't like you can kiss are purple & gold a**!
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Too many injuries would have not made a difference with Phil there. Hindsight is 20/20.
Kobe would got a 6th ring if Phil came back. Dwight and Pau would of worked with the triangle. Dwight wanted Phil. Phil would of managed Kobe’s minutes
I'm skeptical Kobe would have held up physically for that to happen.
The triangle is actually an offense with less injuries
Her brother set the franchise back. Good to see the cream rise to the top.
Jim made some horrible decisions. Like signing Mozgov and Deng. I'm glad Jeannie took control
Did she just run through the entire upper management and most of the top superstar players 😮
Incredible woman
I can't believe he said a__es in seats!
What is wrong with this World!!!
The city is overrun by klutch sports only because of this woman.
Wow! The Attention seekers!
Mike D'Antoni was not really a great coach.
Her brother certainly shouldn’t have been running the show. But the game had passed Phil by at that point and he wasn’t even hungry anymore. Phil wasn’t the answer either.
Jim Buss won two rings
She might be a good business woman, but she picks the worst partners for relationships. Niw she has no heirs for the team once she passes.
Shes such a smart beautiful woman
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jeanie deserved her position,. the brothers got it because of nepotism.
She wanted control and shes willing to say and do anything to gain control of the lakers. They won a championship because of covid but other than that she hasnt done very well either.
I hated the Jim b u s s era
Jim won 2 rings vs Jeanie micky mouse ring
Jeanie Buss is a prime example of most kids ain’t made for the family business, she should have never been in the building
It's funny how she admired Kobe and Kobe gave her advice. The same Kobe that basically admitted he cheated on his wife with that white girl in that hotel. I lived the Kobe era. It's funny to me how a guy that was basically hated by most NBA players, hell even his teammates, he basically pushed Shaq out of LA. The guy really turned his image around and even after he died now everyone loves Kobe and always loved him. Yeah, not so fast. The public really have short memories. When he came out once and said he would just pay off the bimbos, "like shaq does". I mean he was really disliked. This young generation is lead to believe that Kobe was this perfect person, when in reality he was just not a very nice person all the time.
fake news
the girl was lying about getting r@ped. its been proven
@@johnnytomahawk no it hasnt but that wasnt his point he didnt said he r@pe he said cheated. Seems like you are the one that thinks so