Billionaire Lakers Owner Breaks Silence on Kobe Bryant Tweet That Triggered a LeBron James & Russell Westbrook Controversy

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently clarified that her tweet about Kobe Bryant was not aimed at the franchise’s star, LeBron James. It has been an eventful year for the yellow and purple brigade. Notably, Buss has been criticized for her decisions more than ever. This included jibes from her inside circle of Kurt Rambis and Phil Jackson.

The botched Russell Westbrook trade heightened things more for her. The team missed the playoffs and had a record of 33-49. They ended up 11th in the Western Conference. This has not gone down well with Jeanie Buss. To wallow her sorrows, she has made some cryptic tweets. Those tweets made it look like all is not well behind the scenes.

She posted a tweet pretty recently. It stated that she missed the late Kobe Bryant and that he understood that the team was better than the individual. Many thought this tweet was pointed towards LeBron James. Others thought it was aimed at misfiring star Russell Westbrook. She was asked about this a few days ago. Buss replied in the negative.

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“We’re getting ready to start promoting our 10-part docuseries on Hulu,” she said, “And we’re immersed in all things Lakers. There are so many people I miss. But the person I miss the most is Kobe. We miss his voice, his friendship, and everything that was taken away from us when we lost him. What I know is Laker fans feel the same way I do.”

Jeanie Buss brought LeBron James in 2018 to revive the team

Kobe was an important part of the organization and his sudden loss did create a huge hole for Buss, the Lakers, the rest of the basketball world, and beyond.

Jeanie Buss took control of the Los Angeles Lakers from 2013-14. She used to share responsibilities with her brother Jim Buss. She began to handle basketball operations from 2017 onwards. Jeanie fired former General Manager Mike Kupchak. She hired Rob Pelinka as the new GM of the franchise. Under her, the Lakers were able to acquire LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They won their first championship in a decade in 2020 with LeBron James on the team.

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Now, however, the franchise has again gone into freefall. Buss will likely have to make some shrewd moves to save the team from getting the same fate next season. Could the Lakers make a return to the playoffs next season? Let us know in the comments below.