What Is Jim Buss Doing Now?

Following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers organization, Jim Buss has maintained a relatively low profile. While specific details about his current activities are not widely reported, it is known that he continues to hold a stake in the Lakers as a part owner of the team.

However, he no longer holds a formal role within the organization after being removed from his position as head of basketball operations and losing his seat on the Lakers’ board of directors.

Joining the Lakers as an apprentice to luminaries like Jerry West and Mitch Kupchak, Buss quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the vice president of basketball operations in 2005. His tenure was marked by both triumphs and controversies, emblematic of the high-pressure environment of professional sports management.

One of Buss’s notable decisions was the drafting of Andrew Bynum in 2005, a move that demonstrated his eye for talent and willingness to take risks. However, his handling of coaching transitions, including the controversial hiring of Mike D’Antoni over Phil Jackson, drew criticism from fans and pundits alike.