How Fast Can New Ownership Change the Lakers? Are Luka and LeBron On Board?

So how much will this ownership change, from the Buss family to Dodgers owner Mark Walter, actually impact the Lakers? And just as importantly, when? 

Those are the big questions that are yet to be answered. But early indications, delivered by reliable folks like ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, say that for the time being, at least, things are going to look pretty similar. Jeanie Buss will remain in charge, Rob Pelinka's job is safe, and Walter intends to be deliberate about how he moves forward. 

Which makes sense. He didn't make sweeping changes when taking over the Dodgers, either. They have always been operated by process. How Jeanie fits in long term will be fascinating. Walter apparently is very comfortable with how she's handled the business and the brand. And if we're all being fair, it's hard to think of someone who's necessarily more qualified to keep doing this stuff than her. Nobody really is disputing, or is even concerned, about that stuff. What people care about is how the basketball side will work. And over time, you would expect to see things beefed up on that end. More investment in scouting, in coaching, in training, and all the other places where it has lagged. 

No matter what Jeanie's job title is. 

From there... how does Luka feel about all of this? Well, if his social posts mean anything... he's pretty happy!

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: What change is coming, and how fast? 

 

SEGMENT 2: Luka's on board!

 

SEGMENT 3: Of course competence matters for the Lakers. 

 

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