LOS ANGELES — In late July, the grand opening ceremony for one of the sport’s iconic franchises took place.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeannie Buss attended the team’s practice facility alongside former Lakers greats for the Buss documentary series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, which is set to premiere on Hulu Monday. ” was advertised.
It’s a 10-episode series, and Bass quelled the idea that the project wouldn’t reveal any shocking revelations because it’s an in-house production. She made the declaration to Yahoo Sports.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was in attendance as an audience member.As Bass, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and film director Antoine Fuqua talked about the team’s history from NBA start-up to joining the league’s elite, he visited the facility. stood next to
This was the prophecy the late Dr. Jerry Buss had in mind when he purchased the team in 1979.
“When he started, he wanted to take the Boston Celtics and all the wins they had,” Bass told Yahoo Sports. along with su. [championships]That’s what he was trying to do. And indeed, the work is not yet done. We have to continue that quest, and we will. ”
So Pelinka stepped in and helped lead the Lakers to more winning seasons.
lebron james meeting
The quest to keep winning championships begins with the Lakers’ best player, LeBron James.
James and his agent Rich Paul (CEO of Klutch Sports) met with Pelinka and head coach Durbin Hamm last week. The 37-year-old is about to enter his 20th season in the league. He will receive his two-year, $97.1 million extension.
Contract talks took place, but much of the hour-long meeting was about expressing concerns and hearing strategies and opinions to avoid repeating last season’s epic failure, league sources said. A source told Yahoo Sports.
Sources said James was keenly aware of the importance of consistent competitiveness and cohesion, noting that the team didn’t stand a chance on many nights last season. Compete every night to get
Hamm agreed with James, reiterating that his main objective was to keep everyone accountable and foster an atmosphere of selflessness. The source said he would pre-warn players that they would have to take on new roles, and that if he doesn’t feel comfortable, he wouldn’t hesitate to remove them from the game.
Additionally, the first-year head coach said running the offense to Anthony Davis was one issue to stick with, and James agreed, sources said. Encouraged by his off-season progress, he believes he will avoid serious injuries and be in the best condition to carry a heavier load.
The team also hopes to improve its corner three shooting percentage from Russell Westbrook next season, sources said.
When it comes to roster tinkering, Pelinka explained that patience will be key to any moves the team may make, sources said. All parties appear to be aligned on a shared vision to see how .
James is finalizing a destination to host the team’s annual mini-camp ahead of training camp, with San Diego more likely than Las Vegas to land, sources say. He hopes to build a better relationship with his teammates before entering the 2022-23 season.
The meeting was seen as productive and informative.
Pelinka expressed his desire for James to retire with the Lakers and promised to provide him with all possible resources to compete for the annual championship he has with the organization.
Legacy Continues
That’s the legacy the Buss family has established: idols and titles.
It started with Dr. Buss and now Jeanie Buss is carving out her own legacy as the first female owner to win an NBA title. It’s a new cast of characters from the days of Jerry West, Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson.
But that same Lakers legacy lives on.
“There is a lot more Lakers history to write, and it will be written by new players and new coaches,” Bass told Yahoo Sports.
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