BREAKING: Jim & Mitch out, Jeanie officially takes over

[$LakerGold]

Article #1: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/02/21/...ited-too-long/

Article #2: http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/1...ll-operations/

Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss announced today that the team has named Earvin "Magic" Johnson as President of Basketball Operations. In addition, General Manager Mitch Kupchak has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Furthermore, Jim Buss will no longer hold his role as Lakers Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.

Regarding Mitch Kupchak, Jeanie Buss stated, "We are grateful for the many contributions Mitch has made to the Lakers over the years and we wish him all the best."

With regard to fellow owner and brother, Jim Buss, Ms. Buss said, "Jim loves the Lakers. Although he will no longer be responsible for basketball personnel decisions, he is an owner of this team and we share the same goal: returning the Lakers to the level of greatness our father demanded. Our fans deserve no less."

[SoCalMike]

Who is your guess for GM... Pelinka?

[EllEffEll]

Thank you Jeannie.

[SoCalMike]

Sounds like Pelinka will be announced as the GM....

[MJ(Mean John)]

Sounds like Pelinka will be announced as the GM....

good Move, as we just needed a guy who has great relationships with other players/teams around the league who knows the business and the CBA.

Also, he's not as big a basketball head, so it allows lakers to bring up Ryan West.

I like it.


BTW, Nice to see you SoCal Mike. Feel like it's been a while. Wonder how guy's like GTS and LakerFreak are doing. Anybody have any idea if they are still on here? I believe GTS still owe's me a 12 pack. Think we decided on Cactus Cooler since I was 20 years old at the time, but I'm game now. haha

[BlueandGold]

Thank God

Thank God