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The Lakers’ record $10 billion sale closed last month, and Walter has already had a hand in restructuring the organization’s front office. On Thursday, the Lakers fired executives Joey and Jesse Buss from their front office positions. Additionally, a majority of the scouting department was also laid off as a new era of Lakers basketball begins.
When Walter’s purchase of the Lakers was initially announced in the summer, there was speculation about the extent to which the storied franchise would be intertwined with the Dodgers.
And now it’s clear that there will be quite a crossover between Walter’s two teams.
It was announced on Friday that president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman would join the Lakers. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne revealed the details of Friedman’s new position with the Lakers.
“Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, has played a smaller role. He consults primarily with Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, sources said,” Shelburne wrote. “Friedman has helped the Dodgers win three of the past six World Series.
“Both the Lakers and Dodgers are expected to become part of TWG Sports, the entity Walter created to oversee all of his sports businesses. As such, Zaidi and Friedman will act as senior executives of TWG Sports, which is helping the Lakers after the sale of the team closed last month.”
Walter’s purchase of the Lakers ushered in a new era for the purple and gold as the franchise modernizes and pursues an 18th NBA championship. It’s clear that change is coming for the Lakers, and with Walter at the helm, the organization will be ready for another title run.
The Dodgers and Lakers could bring championships to LA in the near future.
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