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Jul 10
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Report: Jeanie Buss to Remain Governor f...

LOCKED ON PODCAST NETWORK, ANDY AND BRIAN KAMENETZKY
About this episode

What things look like in the Mark Walter Era is of serious interest to Lakers fans. 

And for the time being, whatever the complete answer is, part of it includes Jeanie Buss in a front-facing role. Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that the agreement between Walter and Buss will keep Jeanie as the team's governor for at least five more seasons. Now, does that mean Jeanie is the ultimate shot caller? That she'll have the same level of power over the team's operations and structure as she does now? That the basketball operations (which, if we're all being honest, is the only part most fans care about) will look the same? 

We'll believe it when we see it. 

Were Walter to leave Buss in charge of everything, not only would it be different than how he handled the Dodgers, it would be different than any owner basically ever. Certainly any that just laid out billions to buy the team. 

Is feels more likely that Jeanie evolves into what functions more as a team president and CEO. But that doesn't mean there won't be decisions that can go over her head. 

Meanwhile, are the Lakers really holding off on making moves until next summer or the summer after? 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

 

SEGMENT 1: Jeanie in charge for 5 more years? 

 

SEGMENT 2: What does that mean? 

 

SEGMENT 3: Is "the future plan" a good one?

 

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