Jim Buss spoke about Kobe Bryant and much more to Eric Pincus of the LA Times in a rare interview.
Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president of basketball operations and owner Jim Buss ascended to his current position in 2005. Throughout his entire tenure, the Lakers have had Kobe Bryant to rely on for both on the court production and to put butts in seats at Staples Center. Soon that will come to an end, with Bryant entering the 20th and likely final year of his illustrious career.
Buss understands that Bryant's tenure is nearing its conclusion, telling Eric Pincus of the LA Times "We're going to approach [the 2015-16 season] like it is [Bryant's last].