Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie, can’t you see/sometimes your words can hypnotize Kobe/And he just loves your flashy ways/Guess that’s why they broke, and Kobe so paid
It seems like the house Magic built can’t keep out the media spotlight. Just weeks ago, the “Black Mamba” himself Kobe Bryant was in the spotlight over his opinion about being ranked #40 in the ESPN NBA player ranking. He believes that the writers were a bunch of idiots for believing that there aren 39 NBA superstars that are better than him. Now, Lakers GM Jeanie Buss is following the footsteps of the Laker great and let her words do the talking by defending the epidemic of NBA free agents not interested of signing to play in Tinseltown because of Kobe.
Facing a lot of scrutiny over assumptions of Kobe’s game being lackluster and just overall being labeled as “finished”, the former Laker GM great Jerry Buss‘s daughter decided to defend her multi million dollar investment by boldly calling out NBA free agents for him being the reason why they weren’t attracted to putting on that purple and gold uniform. According to sources like ESPN’s Henry Abbort, many feel that Kobe’s super competitive and overcritical ego has stray many free agents away to signing and hoop alongside the future Hall Of Famer. In addition, analysts like Abbort implicated that this is the reason why “Superman” Dwight Howard departed from Hollywood and suited up for the Houston Rockets. Jeanie had some choice words to say about any and everybody who is quick to throw Hollywood’s finest under the bus.
Check out what Phil Jackson‘s boo said about those who aren’t mentally tough enough to help the Lakers rebuild their way back to dominance.
Jeanie Buss: “Any free agent that would be afraid to play w/Kobe Bryant is probably a loser and I’m glad they wouldn’t come to the team.”
— Chris Dempsey (@dempseypost) October 23, 2014
Ouch, such harsh words coming from the boss lady. Definitely an interesting ways of attracting future free agents to come to LA. But then again, she may have a point. NBA players nowadays should look at the opportunity of signing with the Lakers as a blessing in disguise despite the organizations recent struggle. It comes with a some cool perks such as enjoying the glitz and glamour, giving the chance to carry on its championship tradition while learning more about the game with a walking icon such as Kobe. But as Kobe is transitioning his phase of “farewell sunset walk to NBA greatness”, the Lakers are in a good position of acquiring some heavy big dogs that can take the lead role as the face of the LA Lakers. As the highly anticipated 2016 free agency season is quietly approaching, don’t be surprised if the head lady of Tinseltown’s team will do whatever it takes to attract the likes of Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo or…Carmelo Anthony. Anything can happen, so never count out the OG’s of the organization that brought that west coast swagger to the NBA.
Omari feels that the potential of the Lakers will climb up the ladder as they got talented rookies to attractive superstars to sign with Ms. Buss’s organization. He feels that the Lakers needs to make some huge noise once the season begins so they can become a eye catcher for 2016 free agency process.
-Omari White (@SmooveGuyO)
