and I have a hard time picking who is at fault between Jim and Jeanie.

Jeanie - The Phil stuff is weird. I felt like she pushed to resign Kobe then also went on radio to call any free agent who didn't want to play with a washed up star, who wasn't ready to take a back seat a loser. She seems kind of sloppy sometimes.

Jim- I can point to some bad signings (that are really bad in hindsight). Are the Lakers in a horrible spot right now, though? Especially given the 2 or 3 years of Kobe-limbo. I know they're not winning, but it seems like Jim and Mitch laid a foundation with lots of cap room, young improving talent and flexibility. Luol and Timofey are probably the most unforgivable sins I can see on their roster right now.


Maybe Magic and Rob Pelinka can bring them back to the promised land, but if not Jeanie is gonna start having to carry a lot more blame than she currently seems to. Or it could work out and she's a genius. Buckle up Lakers fans.