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Los Angeles Lakers
Current Leadership
Governor & Controlling Owner
Jeanie Buss assumed controlling ownership of the Lakers in 2017 after a legal battle with her brothers over the direction of the franchise. She made the bold decision to hire LeBron James and pair him with Anthony Davis, delivering the Lakers' 17th championship in 2020. Jeanie has balanced honoring the franchise's storied legacy while modernizing its operations, and she remains one of the most influential women in professional sports.
Ownership Entity
The Buss Family Trust holds the Lakers franchise, with Jerry Buss's six children - Jeanie, Jim, Johnny, Joey, Jesse, and Janie - each holding equal shares. Jeanie serves as the controlling governor per their father's wishes, though the family dynamics have at times created tension over the team's direction and management.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | Head Coach | 2024 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Brooks | Associate Head Coach | 2024 |
| Nate McMillan | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Rajon Rondo | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Greg St. Jean Jr. | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Bob Beyer | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Pelinka | General Manager & Vice President of Basketball Operations | 2017 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Real estate mogul Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers, the Forum, and the Kings in 1979 for $67.5 million and transformed the NBA forever. He created the 'Showtime' Lakers with Magic Johnson, built a celebrity-studded courtside culture, and won 10 NBA championships during his tenure. Buss is widely regarded as the greatest owner in NBA history and was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Owner
Canadian media mogul Jack Kent Cooke owned the Lakers during the Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain era, winning the 1972 championship and their record 33-game winning streak. He built the Forum in Inglewood, which became one of the most iconic arenas in sports history, before selling the franchise to Jerry Buss in 1979.