Why Jeanie Buss Thinks Kobe Bryant Was 'The Greatest Laker Ever'

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss knows the incredible impact the late Kobe Bryant had on her team. "In my opinion, he's the greatest Laker ever. I mean, you can debate that - but I'm wearing the Mambacita shirt," she told Access Daily's Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover. "He really, you know, showed by example what can happen with hard work and the Mamba mentality," Jeannie added. The sports executive also revealed how it feels to be the first female owner of a championship NBA team. She also shared the motivation behind making the 10-part docuseries "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers," which is streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation at mambaandmambacita.org.

[@georgelelandturner]

Jeannie is so sweet with a huge heart. She's like a mama bear badass CEO, what a great model for leadership!

[@2345allthebest]

I read an interview I think on GQ yesterday with her... She spoke about how Kobe was really getting into coaching and how he called Phil Jackson and asked him about the books he used to give each of his players during the seasons.. each book tailored in some way to the player that received it.. Kobe wanted to start doing the same thing.. then she spoke about how she thought he would have been such a great NBA coach.. and then, it brought tears to my eyes again just thinking about that possibility and how we won't be able to see if it was true

[@emmanuelenyinwa1443]

Magic Johnson was not just the greatest Laker ever, but the greatest PLAYER ever.

[@mags6946]

Probably next to Rodman

[@lazarusmapoore5493]

Jeanie is awesome 👌 a true leader and she is spot on Kobe is The Greatest Laker.

[@starrtaylor4186]

Woman empowerment. I love that about her. She awesome and I'm proud of her success. Miss you sooo soo much Kobe!

[@nimmifer99]

❤

[@dmints1632]

Beautiful woman 🌹😍 Go Lakers!

[@sunshinesmile94]

Is it just me or does it look like Katherine Heigl in that thumbnail? I seriously thought, why on earth are they asking Katherine Heigl for her opinion about this?

[@PEDRO54547]

👑CE$IA👑LA MULATA CON LA VOZ DE ORO 🌞 A PISTEAR CON ME REHUSO...🌞 CRUZANDO FRONTERAS 🌞

[@tomthetank1]

I don't like Kit, just do Mario as host

[@michaellui74]

Worst superstar laker lebron. Best superstar Kobe kareem and magic