Lakers' Jerry Buss Sits On NBA's Kings Relocation Panel

[ReinadelosReys]

Los Angeles Lakers franchise owner Jerry Buss -- a critic of the Sacramento Kings' planned relocation to Anaheim -- sits on the NBA's seven-member committee considering the move, SBNation.com has learned.

The league's standing relocation and arena committee has been directed to begin considering the Maloof family's forthcoming request for relocation to Anaheim, according to a source. The Maloofs' relocation application is due April 18. The NBA's committee will have up to 120 days to make a recommendation to the full Board of Governors, which is made up of the 30 franchise owners.

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SBNation.com has also learned the identity of four other members of the relocation committee: Mickey Arison (Miami Heat), Herb Simon (Indiana Pacers), Peter Holt (San Antonio Spurs) and Ed Snider (Philadelphia 76ers). There are two other members of the committee, but SBNation.com has not been able to confirm their identities.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/4/13/2108601/sacramento-kings-relocation-jerry-buss-lakers

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Let's go Jerry!

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

Go Jerry! You're now officially my favorite NBA owner.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

I don't know about the other owners, but Buss is a joke. An old man in his 70s who still takes drugs, gets drunk and pay young women 1/4 of his age for "company" on a regular basis does not command a lot of respect. This dude is a grandpa. It would be entertaining to see how the owners respond to buss and Sterling.

 

[JJ22L]

I don't know about the other owners, but Buss is a joke. An old man in his 70s who still takes drugs, gets drunk and pay young women 1/4 of his age for "company" on a regular basis does not command a lot of respect. This dude is a grandpa. It would be entertaining to see how the owners respond to buss and Sterling.

Is that jealousy I detect from you, Hef? ;-).

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

I don't know about the other owners, but Buss is a joke. An old man in his 70s who still takes drugs, gets drunk and pay young women 1/4 of his age for "company" on a regular basis does not command a lot of respect. This dude is a grandpa. It would be entertaining to see how the owners respond to buss and Sterling.

That depends on who you ask.

 

[pshn80]

I don't know about the other owners, but Buss is a joke. An old man in his 70s who still takes drugs, gets drunk and pay young women 1/4 of his age for "company" on a regular basis does not command a lot of respect. This dude is a grandpa. It would be entertaining to see how the owners respond to buss and Sterling.

Thank god he's not in his 80's. As a fellow person of senior age and standing I have to laugh at your comments. I suppose when he hit 62 he should have changed. How will the others look at him? Maybe with great respect and a little envy.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

That depends on who you ask.

Honestly it would feel just wrong being 77 years old paying girls the age of my own granddaughters. But if anyone actually thinks thats something to be jealous about, to each his own.... I suppose.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

Honestly it would feel just wrong being 77 years old paying girls the age of my own granddaughters. But if anyone actually thinks thats something to be jealous about, to each his own.... I suppose.

Why? It's not like the women are doing anything against their will. He's happy and they're getting something out of it as well. Everyone wins.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

Why? It's not like the women are doing anything against their will. He's happy and they're getting something out of it as well. Everyone wins.

First of all, you are approving something that is illegal in the state that we live in as well as in most parts of the country. If what he does is right, why is it illegal? It goes from buying women, taking illegal drugs, and getting drunk to the point where he gets a DUI.

I'm assuming most of you are coming to Buss' defense all of a sudden because you guys are hoping he will be your knight in shining armor. But reality is reality. I'm assuming my fellow Kings fans don't truly think what buss does are merely situations where "Everyone wins".

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

First of all, you are approving something that is illegal in the state that we live in as well as in most parts of the country. If what he does is right, why is it illegal? It goes from buying women, taking illegal drugs, and getting drunk to the point where he gets a DUI.

I guess you think the law is infallible. I do not. I think prostitution and drug use should be legal. So I’m not going to judge someone for doing something illegal when I don’t think it should be illegal in the first place.

I'm assuming most of you are coming to Buss' defense all of a sudden because you guys are hoping he will be your knight in shining armor. But reality is reality. I'm assuming my fellow Kings fans don't truly think what buss does are merely situations where "Everyone wins".

I was just kind of joking with the part about him being my favorite owner. As far as what he does with woman or what the details of the arrangements are, it’s their business. They’re all adults, it’s consensual, etc. so I don’t see a problem.

 

[JB_kings]

I don't know or care to know about the man's personal business. It seems like the Maloof brothers are pretty well known for being party boys too, so lets be even handed. I do know Buss is on the committe making recommendations and the Maloofs cannot be happy he is there. If that works out in favor of the Kings not moving, so be it. The private lifestyles of rich and famous people have a way of taking care of themselves and don't belong in the discussion of a team moving.

 

[Livinthedream]

First of all, you are approving something that is illegal in the state that we live in as well as in most parts of the country. If what he does is right, why is it illegal? It goes from buying women, taking illegal drugs, and getting drunk to the point where he gets a DUI.
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Well, if these are legal issues, then law enforcement can take care of it. If this is about morals, then it sounds like a personal thing.

If Buss wants to block the Kings from relocating, then I'm all for it. Doesn't mean that I would support anything else he does that is immoral in my opinion.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

I guess you think the law is infallible. I do not. I think prostitution and drug use should be legal. So I’m not going to judge someone for doing something illegal when I don’t think it should be illegal in the first place.



I was just kind of joking with the part about him being my favorite owner. As far as what he does with woman or what the details of the arrangements are, it’s their business. They’re all adults, it’s consensual, etc. so I don’t see a problem.

Ok, you think prostitution and taking illegal drugs should be legal, thats ok as its your opinion. But you shouldn't be surprise if I, along a lot of people don't agree with that. Too often, "consensual" only means they are doing it because they have no better means in life. There has been a lot that I've heard through the years in the local LA media and non main stream medias about Buss. He doesn't make Sterling seem that bad. Even Phil has been said to be disguised by buss' involvement with teens.

Of course I know he is not really your fav owner. But I'm sure some of you guys here are defending Buss because you guys think he will help your cause.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

Well, if these are legal issues, then law enforcement can take care of it. If this is about morals, then it sounds like a personal thing.

If Buss wants to block the Kings from relocating, then I'm all for it. Doesn't mean that I would support anything else he does that is immoral in my opinion.

Finally a clearer head.

The point was that Buss is not the great respectable guy that some members here repeatedly said in other threads. More than a few people kept saying the owners all respect Buss and I mentioned the above to show its not the case. Don't expect other owners to give in to him because he is respectable. If they agree with Buss its because its a good business decision for them. In terms of respectability, buss=sterling.

 

[Arco Thunder]

I guess you think the law is infallible. I do not. I think prostitution and drug use should be legal. So I’m not going to judge someone for doing something illegal when I don’t think it should be illegal in the first place.



I was just kind of joking with the part about him being my favorite owner. As far as what he does with woman or what the details of the arrangements are, it’s their business. They’re all adults, it’s consensual, etc. so I don’t see a problem.

As someone who has an ongoing passion to fight for the rights of women, many enslaved by human trafficking/prostitution, I find this comment very disturbing.

 

[Section 101]

As someone who has an ongoing passion to fight for the rights of women, many enslaved by human trafficking/prostitution, I find this comment very disturbing.

So then you should be anti Maloof with their Playboy suite at the Palms? And one Maloof was just arrested for DUI last year. So really they are just younger versions of Buss.

 

[Kings Faithful]

As someone who has an ongoing passion to fight for the rights of women, many enslaved by human trafficking/prostitution, I find this comment very disturbing.

He isn't condoning the slavery and trafficking of women. He's saying that if a woman wants to sell herself for money, she should have a right to do so. I'm sure if you were to ask him he would be against the darker side of it...(as if the whole thing isn't dark)

Talk about being off topic!!! lol

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

As someone who has an ongoing passion to fight for the rights of women, many enslaved by human trafficking/prostitution, I find this comment very disturbing.

Thats the point. I understand the support for the Kings to stay in Sac. Feel free to hope and wish that Buss will be the knight in shining armor to save Sac. But to support twisted moral perspectives... that I don't agree with.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

Ok, you think prostitution and taking illegal drugs should be legal, thats ok as its your opinion. But you shouldn't be surprise if I, along a lot of people don't agree with that. Too often, "consensual" only means they are doing it because they have no better means in life. There has been a lot that I've heard through the years in the local LA media and non main stream medias about Buss. He doesn't make Sterling seem that bad. Even Phil has been said to be disguised by buss' involvement with teens.

Of course I know he is not really your fav owner. But I'm sure some of you guys here are defending Buss because you guys think he will help your cause.

But why would that be a problem? It's still their life and their decision. Personally, I think it's presumptuous and a little insulting to assume that women who are willingly entering into relationships with him are somehow victims just because you don't agree with they're doing morally. They're autonomous beings entering into a relationship/partnership of their own free will and for their own reasons.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

He isn't condoning the slavery and trafficking of women. He's saying that if a woman wants to sell herself for money, she should have a right to do so. I'm sure if you were to ask him he would be against the darker side of it...(as if the whole thing isn't dark)

Talk about being off topic!!! lol

Is there really a brighter side to teens selling themselves to 70s old men?

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

As someone who has an ongoing passion to fight for the rights of women, many enslaved by human trafficking/prostitution, I find this comment very disturbing.

If you care so much about women's rights, why don't you care about their right sleep with old men for money if they want to? I find it disturbing that you bring slavery into a conversation about willing and consensual sexual relationships. Take it easy on the emotionalism and stick to the topic at hand. Unless of course you believe that Buss is enslaving women, lol.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

Is there really a brighter side to teens selling themselves to 70s old men?

If both people involved are ok with it, then yes. Just because you don't see a "bright side" doesn't mean it's not a good situation for them.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

But why would that be a problem? It's still their life and their decision. Personally, I think it's presumptuous and a little insulting to assume that women who are willingly entering into relationships him are somehow victims just because you don't agree with they're doing morally. They're autonomous beings entering into a relationship/partnership of their own free will and for their own reasons.

How does one distinguish which girl is a victim and which girl just loves sleeping with old men in the 70s? Does anyone honestly believe a teenage girl is truly HAPPY sleeping with a 70 something old man? Have you seen Jerry Buss lately? Don't fool yourself just to make an arguement.

 

[Arco Thunder]

If both people involved are ok with it, then yes. Just because you don't see a "bright side" doesn't mean it's not a good situation for them.

I thought you said you have children? I'm confused as you are posting as if you are very naive.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

How does one distinguish which girl is a victim and which girl just loves sleeping with old men in the 70s?

Very easy. If she entered into it of her own volition, she’s not a victim. Unless of course you think so little of women that you think they shouldn’t be held accountable for their own decision regarding who they sleep with and why.

Does anyone honestly believe a teenage girl is truly HAPPY sleeping with a 70 something old man?

What anyone believes doesn’t matter. What matters, are the facts. Even if she were unhappy with it, she’s still choosing to do it. She’d be no more of a victim than anyone who’s unhappy with their job but chooses to keep doing it.

Have you seen Jerry Buss lately? Don't fool yourself just to make an arguement.

I don’t argue anything I don’t truly believe. It doesn’t matter what I think of Jerry Buss’ looks. If women are willing to sleep with him, it’s their choice.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

I thought you said you have children? I'm confused as you are posting as if you are very naive.

No I don't have kids, nor am i naive. If you think I'm naive, then explain why, don't just make hallow accusations because I don't agree with your viewpoint.

 

[Peter_Gibbons]

I thought you said you have children? I'm confused as you are posting as if you are very naive.

If he really believes in what he is saying, then I hope he doesn't have a daughter. There is so much more to point out as to why the "victimless" situation that he is painting is wrong. But I think its a waste of time at this point.

The whole point was Buss is not a respectable guy like many claimed he was in other threads.

 

[Arco Thunder]

No I don't have kids, nor am i naive. If you think I'm naive, then explain why, don't just make hallow accusations because I don't agree with your viewpoint.

My stand is far from hallow. Go back and read your own posts 10 years from now and perhaps you'll understand.

 

[Arco Thunder]

If he really believes in what he is saying, then I hope he doesn't have a daughter. There is so much more to point out as to why the "victimless" situation that he is painting is wrong. But I think its a waste of time at this point.

The whole point was Buss is not a respectable guy like many claimed he was in other threads.

As someone who had to endure the hell of sexual abuse as a child (why many women become prostitutes) by the hands of someone close to my family, I completely agree with your sentiment.

 

[RookieOfTheDay]

If he really believes in what he is saying, then I hope he doesn't have a daughter. There is so much more to point out as to why the "victimless" situation that he is painting is wrong. But I think its a waste of time at this point.

The whole point was Buss is not a respectable guy like many claimed he was in other threads.

More emotionalism. My views that women are not victims when they choose to sleep with someone has nothing to do with what kind of father I'd make. If I were a father, I certainly wouldn't want my daughter to be a prostitute, porn star, stripper, etc. But, if she ended up doing one of those things by her own choice then I'd have no choice but to accept it. I certainly wouldn't insult her by calling her a victim.