Yes. Jim Buss used Kobe as a scapegoat in his final years signing him to a large contract that he deserved, but putting D-league talent around him. Remember before D’Antoni blew out Kobe’s Achilles he was having an amazing season. Also when the front office is divided why would free agents want to come? There are rocks who have more charisma than Jim Buss. Watch this offseason when the Lakers make some significant moves. Will they be in contention soon? No, but they will get better, make the playoffs and what attracts free agents outside of money is winning. Hard to say which career has been more successful for Magic: basketball or business. One part you can’t count is Twitter. He was a disconnected fan who was bitter. Now he’s on the inside and his love for this franchise and business savvy will return the Lakers to their glory soon.