Why LA Lakers Rebuild Around Kobe Bryant Will Define Jim Buss’ Legacy

Jim Buss isn't his father. And that's fine. He doesn't need to be. It's preferred that he doesn't spend his days with the Los Angeles Lakers cowering in the shadows of Dr. Jerry Buss. He should make his own name instead.

Building his own reputation will begin much like Dr. Buss' reign ended—with Kobe Bryant.

What happens between now and the Black Mamba's exodus will forever shape how the son of a franchise-building mogul is perceived. Buss hasn't done enough to warrant our unique praise, and what he has done leav...

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