"Making space for Nico Harrison" - Lakers Fans Stunned as Jeanie Buss' Brothers Fired From Front Office in Bold Organizational Reset

The LA Lakers' new ownership made a wild move in its latest basketball operations department shuffle. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, they have fired Joey and Jesse Buss from their executive positions immediately, causing commotion among the fans on social media.

Joey and Jesse are brothers of Jeanie Buss, who is the governor and the minority owner of the Lakers. Both brothers had worked with the team for 20 years before they were relieved of their duties. They helped the team find hidden gems like Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Jordan Clarkson, Kyle Kuzma and Larry Nance Jr.

Reacting to the post, one of the fans hilariously predicted that the Purple & Gold were hiring Nico Harrison from the post.

"Making space for Nico Harrison."

All Things Mavs

@All_Things_Mavs

@ShamsCharania Making space for Nico Harrison

One fan made a wild comparison between the team's firing of the Buss family members and the G-League.

"The Lakers firing their own family is crazy 💀 they treating the Buss lineage like a G-League roster."

Calvin | Kiwi

@Kiwiuh

@ShamsCharania The Lakers firing their own family is crazy 💀 they treating the Buss lineage like a G-League roster

"Lakers firing family members like it's a Black Friday sale."

Mert Güney

@MertGuneey

@ShamsCharania Lakers firing family members like it’s a Black Friday sale

Another fan predicted the firing to have an impact on LeBron James' influence in the franchise.

"The "kissing LeBron's butt and drafting his kid in the first round" era is officially over. LFG!!"

Martin Bans

@cardinal4ever

@ShamsCharania The "kissing LeBron's butt and drafting his kid in the first round" era is officially over. LFG!!

One fan demanded that the new ownership should fire Jeanie Buss's friends, who are also part of the team's front office.

"Don't stop there get rid of Linda and Kurt Rambus while you’re at it."

JustJLiles

@JustJLiles

@ShamsCharania Don’t stop there get rid of Linda and Kurt Rambus while you’re at it

"Surprising for Jesse. He was scouting and deserves a lot of credit for some of the hits on the 2nd rd draft picks and UDFA. He was actually on the road doing the work. New ownership so it makes sense from that perspective."

Chris Morgan

@cmorgn08

@ShamsCharania Surprising for Jesse. He was scouting and deserves a lot of credit for some of the hits on the 2nd rd draft picks and UDFA. He was actually on the road doing the work. New ownership so it makes sense from that perspective.

A fan wasn't happy with Joey Buss getting fired, given his track record of finding some underrated stars for the team.

"Ngl this one is dumb, Joey is a fucking genius when it comes to scouting, Caruso, Reaves, Zubac, Hart, Ingram, Randle, etc."

WaryNiklas

@WaryNiklas

@ShamsCharania Ngl this one is dumb, Joey is a fucking genius when it comes to scouting, Caruso, reaves, zubac, hart, Ingram, Randle, etc

What is next for the Lakers after Buss brothers firing?

In immediacy, the most recent move indicates the beginning of the era of new ownership in Los Angeles. The Buss brothers have had a good record of scouting some great players, and despite that, they were fired from their positions.

However, the move is not just a big break from the Buss lineage, but a new ownership's dedication to bring the title to the Lakers, and maintain its reputation of being one of the greatest franchises in sports history.

Both brothers took multiple roles in the team's front office. Joey Buss worked as the vice president of research and development and alternate governor. On the other hand, Jesse worked as the team's assistant general manager. They were excellent in their jobs, so they have a big shoe to fill.