Jeanie Buss, on LeBron James: "He's not just a global brand, he's our leader"
The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers reviews in an interview what she thinks of her star and her team before the start of a new season
Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has spoken in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times about LeBron James, Bronny James, and other current topics of the Angelino franchise.
RELATIONSHIP WITH LEBRON JAMES AND THE ARRIVAL OF BRONNY
"I never had that conversation with LeBron or Bronny, but in business situations, I referred to my father as Dr. Buss. I wanted to keep that boundary clear because it helped us, we didn't take work home to the table. So I think LeBron and Bronny are very ready for this. And I'm excited that they have this opportunity. But Bronny is a good player. I'm eager to see what our new coach, JJ Redick, has prepared. It's definitely going to be an interesting season. I mean, LeBron, how did he play in the Olympics? He might be the greatest of all time."
WHAT LEBRON MEANS FOR THE LAKERS
"He always delivers. Works hard. Not only is he a global brand, but he is our leader. He is the captain of our team and sets the tone, sets the pace by working hard. No one can complain about the work when you see someone with his resume and career longevity, no one can complain about having to train if he is willing to do it. And he does. It just amazes me. I don't know what else to say."
EXPECTATIONS BEFORE THE NBA SEASON
"As for my expectations for the team, I can sit here and tell you: the Lakers always play for a championship, as we know, between Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson and Phil Jackson and Pat Riley and Dr. Buss. That's who we are. But that's just me talking. What I really want is for the games to start so we can see what these guys are going to do. I'll let them tell the story because they are the ones who will really show us what they have."
CRITICISM
"You have to play basketball and win games. I know the criticisms. I know social media is rough waters for everyone. There's always controversy on social media. That's why it doesn't help me to exaggerate everything. Just do the work. And that's how our organization operates. We do the work. We care about what we can control and let the work speak for itself."
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