The $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the sports world—not just for its price tag, but for the quiet family drama it exposed. For nearly five decades, the Buss family had been synonymous with the Lakers. But behind the glitter of the deal was a story of power struggles, bruised egos, and a looming financial threat that only one person seemed to see coming.Jeanie Buss, team president and daughter of the late Dr. Jerry Buss, spearheaded the sale to Dodgers owner Mark Walter. On paper, it was a masterstroke—selling at a historic high. But according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the deal wasn’t unanimously embraced.He reported: “The Los Angeles Lakers intended $10 billion sale to Mark Walter was approved by the Buss siblings through a majority vote, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.” This means, at least two of Jerry Buss’s children were not in favor.The Los Angeles Lakers intended $10 billion sale to Mark Walter was approved by the Buss siblings through a majority vote, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 19, 2025The tensions date back to 2013, when Dr. Buss passed away. Jeanie was handed control of the team, much to the frustration of her older brothers, Jim and Johnny. Over the years, the dispute over leadership became public and ugly, with the brothers even mounting legal efforts to unseat Jeanie. They failed—but the resentment lingered, buried beneath a thin layer of family unity.But the decision to sell may have been about more than just ending a long-standing feud. As Brian Windhorst recently explained on a podcast, the real threat looming over the Buss family was financial. “For the Lakers, that local television deal is why the Buss family could exist and why they could operate the team,” he said. The Lakers’ massive deal with Spectrum had long insulated the family, allowing them to stay competitive despite not having deep-pocketed ownership like other franchises.But Windhorst warned the model is crumbling. “As the RSNs have all fallen off… at some point, paying an exorbitant number even for Laker games, that’s gonna run out,” he noted. “Whenever that runs out, the Lakers are not gonna be in a position to keep up with everybody else.” In other words, Jeanie may have seen the collapse before it hit—and acted just in time.(Developing story)The post 2 Of Jerry Buss’ Children Weren’t Happy With Jeanie Buss’ Decision That Saved Family From Trouble appeared first on EssentiallySports.