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There is reportedly ‘no indication’ that Jeanie Buss plans to offer Jerry West a role with the Lakers

Given all the chaos surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers following Magic Johnson’s sudden resignation, many in the fan base have been calling for the man widely considered one of the greatest executive minds in the history of the NBA. Quite unfortunately, it appears either team president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss cannot hear that outcry or is ignoring it altogether.

West sat down for a Q&A with Sam Amick of The Athletic to talk about his role in the Clippers’ unexpected surge and, of course, all the goings on in the organization he once won championships on and off the court with:

“Well, I think for some reason, people think that I don’t like the Lakers; that is not even close to true,” West began in our chat.