LeBron James recently addressed the reports about Jeanie Buss growing frustrated with him while she was the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. After the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on January 22nd, 2026, James was asked about the off-court drama.
“When I came to this organization, my whole mindset was about restoring excellence, and the things I seen growing up with the Lakers,” James said. “I didn’t get a chance to watch the Showtime [Lakers] but I know the history and then the early 2000s with Shaq[uille O’Neal] and Kob[e Bryant] and what Kob did those couple runs with him and Pau [Gasol]. So, my whole mindset was how can I get that feeling back to the organization. When the Lakers and Knicks and Bulls and Celtics are good, it’s great. And I was able to do that, along with 14, 16 other guys — winning a championship and bringing a championship here. That’s always been my mindset.
