Jeanie Buss just upped the ante for the intrigue surrounding an honor dedicated to Kobe Bryant. The President and majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, was last heard from a month ago when she dropped her list of the top 5 Lakers ever. And of course, firmly on that list was The Black Mamba. In an interview relating to the new developments in her franchise, Buss knocked on all the NBA fans’ doors with some major updates.

The interview was mostly centered on LeBron James’s commitment to the team. Then, the daughter of Dr. Jerry Buss finally gave us a much-awaited reply about how Kobe would be honored for his tremendous contributions to the Purple & Gold. 

The Kobe Bryant update

During a recent exclusive interview, Jeanie Buss, the governor of the $6.4 billion Los Angeles Lakers, discussed the latest updates on the progress of Kobe Bryant’s statue.

When asked if there’s any update on the construction, Buss mentioned that it’s a bit premature. But the 61-year-old expressed hope and excitement.

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While she did not provide specifics, she mentioned that creating a memorial for Kobe Bryant is a priority. Buss emphasized the significance of Bryant’s contributions to the Lakers and highlighted the impact he had on the franchise and its fans. 

Earlier this year, Bryant’s former teammate Pau Gasol had his jersey retired in Staples Center. The man won two rings with Kob and Buss had this to say about the Spaniard’s big night. “I felt like Kobe was in the building.”

It’s clear that the owner also misses one of the biggest stars of her franchise. But of course, he was not the only Laker she discussed during the interview.

The future of LeBron James

Buss addressed the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ future with the Lakers.

She expressed optimism about the team’s direction and their commitment to supporting James throughout his career. Buss confirmed that the Lakers plan to retire James’ jersey once he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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She reiterated her belief that James will undoubtedly be recognized for his achievements and contributions to the game of basketball.

Buss also acknowledged James’ decision to switch his jersey number back from No. 6 to No. 23. The King wants to do so as a tribute to Bill Russell for the upcoming season. While the possibility of retiring both numbers was raised, Buss stated that it was a discussion for another time.

Buss also touched on the Lakers’ past season. She highlighted their success in making it to the Western Conference Finals, although they ultimately fell to the Denver Nuggets. She commended the team for their performance following the trade deadline and praised the players for their resilience and growth throughout the season.

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