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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Who is the (movable) Andrew Friedman of the NBA?
Eindhoven wrote:
activeverb wrote:
markjay wrote:
The contrast between the superbly-run Dodgers and the not-so-superbly-run Lakers organization is stark. I know that a lot of us have hoped that the Buss family would sell the team to a deep-pocketed owner, but given the way the Lakers' ownership is structured, a sale is probably not realistic.
Given Jeannie's personality, I doubt if this is realistic either, but I wonder if it's possible to hire a top-notch team president who could turn the Lakers around, similar to the role that Andrew Friedman has played for the Dodgers.
If so, who do you think is the (potentially movable) Andrew Friedman of the NBA?
In addition to some of the other comments, I think it's a mistake to assume that having a owner with deep pockets would inherently increase the team's chance of success.
The problem really hasn't been the amount the Lakers spend. It's that they have at times spent poorly; they have chased stars instead of worrying about players fit; and they have changed the roster for no particular reason. Those are management issues that have nothing to do with how big a wallet the owner has.
I think it's also a mistake to assume that a deep pocketed owner would be indifferent to the luxury tax. The NBA is full of rich owners who do pay attention to the bottom line.
That. The Blazers were owned by one of the richest guys in the country for 30 years and won nothing. Lakers have the 5th biggest payroll in the league, so it's not a problem of investing more money.
Buss family went around slashing staff during the 2011-2012 lockout— assistant GM Ronnie Lester, scouts, medical staff, etc. One season later and Kobe tears his Achilles.
Maybe they’re willing to spend on STARS but clearly not role players like Caruso or staff. One thing to keep in mind is that the Lakers are bringing in more revenue than most other teams, so a higher payroll isn’t really a sign of good ownership. _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Who is the (movable) Andrew Friedman of the NBA?
CandyCanes wrote:
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One thing to keep in mind is that the Lakers are bringing in more revenue than most other teams, so a higher payroll isn’t really a sign of good ownership.
Except that the NBA has revenue-sharing: a higher payroll bites the Lakers comparably to a small(er) market team.
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