A cryptic social media post remembering the contributions of the late great Kobe Bryant from Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, has left the NBA world in a state of utter confusion. In the post, Buss acclaimed Kobe Bryant as the greatest Laker ever and underscored how he valued the progression of the team more than his personal accomplishments.
In other words, Buss highlighted how Kobe always selflessly put the team’s interests ahead of his own. As a result, her job as a team owner and executive became much easier. Therefore, she truly misses his presence in the organization.
I miss KB. He would understand and explain everything that I’m not allowed to. Honestly he was the greatest Laker ever. He understood team over self. Meaning your rewards would come if you valued team goals over your own then everything would fall into place. All can reply.
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) July 4, 2022
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Meanwhile, NBA fans have started to read between the lines of the post. In fact, they have started speculating that the post is a kind of a dig at LeBron James and the current Lakers roster.
Jeanie Buss’ post on Kobe Bryant leaves NBA fans confused
Jeanie Buss’ cryptic post regarding Kobe Bryant left NBA fans in a state of confusion. In the meantime, some fans saw the post as a subtle dig at LeBron James’ pervasive influence in the organization.
On the other hand, some construed the post as Buss venting her frustrations at the dysfunctional Lakers roster. Names like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis were floated as potential targets of the owner’s discontent.
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Nevertheless, fans flooded social media with their thoughts on Buss’ post. Here are some of the best reactions.
Now why would she say that. What's going on in LA?? pic.twitter.com/UXkgCWnHp7
— Lost Trader (@SherpaBTC) July 4, 2022
keyword: Leborn
— Kan (@jamestsang8888) July 4, 2022
Westbrook*
— Idk (@Idk43996330) July 4, 2022
And why can’t she say that? It’s how she is feeling. She can say whatever she wants to say.
— Nicky A (@AJRazim) July 4, 2022
The Lakers were irrelevant in the latter years of KB’s career. LBJ brought a title and made them newsworthy, so cut the crap!
— André LeFrance™️ (@AndreLeFrance) July 4, 2022
It’s clear that she doesn’t remember Kobe Bryant, but I understand the point of attack. Isn’t this what Kobe attempted to do to get younger players to play better his last few seasons as a Lakers staple? Oh well, this is what happens when LeGM runs an organization.
— Muhammad Mearli (@mearllee86) July 4, 2022
She has worked personally with Kobe and you have probably never even been in the same room as him. the audacity you have to say she doesn’t remember him
— that{HowDeBodi}thing (@MoodieBayPoint) July 4, 2022
A trade is happening… pic.twitter.com/WfWkyWBkhO
— Trần Ngọc Khải (@tedtran2001) July 4, 2022
Or this could mean it’s not happening…
— Griffin Turner (@Griffin__Turner) July 4, 2022
Someone said @russwest44 @ninawestbrook and @AntDavis23 😂
— Chris Lee (@ChrisLe59782136) July 4, 2022
Magic Johnson her “brother” pissing her off 😑😴
— DreDay (@DreJay260) July 4, 2022
Interesting comment on a late Sunday with Kyrie Irving rumors all over the place. The Buss family are the greatest family owned franchise in sports. Some could also read into this that given reported financial limitations, maybe greatest team move is to sell for good of Lakers 🤷🏻♂️
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) July 4, 2022
Bean wouldn’t trade Russ pic.twitter.com/5rl7rzEmvd
— 🇺🇸 TJ Perkins 🇵🇭 (@MegaTJP) July 4, 2022
This is a shot at Lebron nothing to even think about. Jeanie is having regrets about path she's taken. She's obviously stressed and it doesn't seem like we super close to sealing any deals is what she virtue signaling🥛
— Newman (@MrNeighborh00d) July 4, 2022
LeBron James and the current Lakers roster
The Los Angeles Lakers finished this season with a very dismal showing. In fact, they failed to qualify for the playoffs with five potential Hall-of-Famers on the roster. This kind of performance is unacceptable for a team with three MVP-caliber players.
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The fans and the media mostly blamed injuries for the Lakers’ debacle. A huge chunk of the blame fell on Russell Westbrook for failing to gel properly with the team. Moreover, his poor shooting didn’t help his case.
However, a section of the media held LeBron James accountable for his influence on team formation. In fact, reports implicated James’ desire for instant results by signing ageing stars with big names to be the root cause behind the Lakers’ downfall. However, it is uncertain whether Jeanie Buss’ post insinuates a similar belief.
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