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Jeanie Buss Finds ‘Comfort’ Knowing Lakers Franchise Never Took Kobe Bryant For Granted

The year of 2020 has been unlike any other, maybe in American history. Just when it feels like things can’t get worse, it seems like they do and it started at the beginning of the year when tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant sent shockwaves through the entire world.

Kobe’s death was felt by everyone within the Lakers organization from owner Jeanie Buss down to the last player on the bench and everyone in between. It stretched beyond that through the entire NBA, other sports leagues, and fans who all loved and respected the five-time champion.