about 1 month ago

Jeanie Buss Saw Bronny Pick as a Favor, Felt LeBron Didn’t Appreciate It

Buss privately viewed drafting Bronny with the 55th pick in 2024 as a gesture James should’ve been grateful for, but people close to the team said she didn’t feel he was. That summer, as talks moved to a new deal, sources said Buss sounded resigned, almost begrudging, believing Lakers would take a massive PR hit if they didn’t extend him.