Jim Buss elaborates on what decisions he has been a part of during his time with the Lakers and more.
The Los Angeles Lakers front office has made numerous key decisions since Jim Buss ascended to his current position as vice president of basketball operations for the franchise in 2005, all of which culminated in back-to-back championships with the tandem of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. Buss recently opened up about his role in bringing those championships to Los Angeles in a sprawling interview with Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times.
Buss said he played a big part in more than just drafting Andrew Bynum, discussing his work behind the scenes and telling Pincus that he has been involved in every major move the Lakers have made over his tenure.