Lakers fans are watching the Boston Celtics’ ownership shake-up with more than casual interest. They’re hoping history repeats itself in Los Angeles.
With Wyc Grousbeck now officially out as the Celtics’ governor, despite earlier plans for him to stay, Lakers supporters are wondering if the same fate awaits Jeanie Buss after her family’s recent sale to new ownership.
Will Jeanie Buss Follow Wyc Grousbeck’s Path Out of Team Leadership?
The latest development came when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Grousbeck’s role with the Celtics is ending sooner than expected. The original plan called for Grousbeck to remain as governor through 2028 even after the $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, but those arrangements have changed.
“Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, sources tell me and (Ramona Shelburne),” Charania wrote. “Plan had been for Grousbeck to remain through 2028. Chisholm assumes governor title, and the transfer will be finalized soon.”
Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, sources tell me and @ramonashelburne. Plan had been for Grousbeck to remain through 2028. Chisholm assumes governor title and the transfer will be finalized soon.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 12, 2025
This news prompted Lakers Nation to pose the obvious question on social media: Would the same thing happen to Buss? Fans’ response was immediate and telling.
What Are Lakers Fans Saying About Jeanie Buss’s Future?
The fan reaction left little doubt about their loyalties. “Hopefully she has the same fate,” one fan wrote, while another offered a theory about why Buss might be safer, suggesting, “I think Jeannie has it in writing, where Wyc was more of a handshake.”
hopefully she has the same fate.
— Michael (@manecci) August 12, 2025
However, other fans pointed to broader business patterns that suggest Buss’s position might not be as secure as it appears. “It will. Same things happen to every company that gets bought out. I’ve seen this twice at the places I worked with,” one fan explained.
The comparison gained more credence when fans noted this isn’t an isolated incident. “Especially considering this also happened to Mark Cuban, so it’s happened twice now,” another supporter wrote, referencing the Dallas Mavericks owner’s similar experience.
The Grousbeck situation carries extra weight because it contradicts earlier expectations. Just as Lakers fans were told Buss would remain as governor following the sale to Mark Walter, Celtics fans believed Grousbeck had secured his role through 2028.
That plan falling through has Lakers supporters questioning whether similar assurances mean much in practice.
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According to The Athletic‘s Dan Woike, the Lakers confirmed in a press release that Buss would remain as governor. But given what just happened in Boston, those promises feel less certain to fans who have grown frustrated with the franchise’s direction under Buss’s leadership.
While the Lakers remain a playoff contender, the organization has made multiple high-profile mistakes over the past decade. From coaching changes to roster construction issues, fans clearly view Buss as part of the problem rather than the solution.
The enthusiasm for her potential departure suggests many supporters believe new leadership could bring the changes they’ve been waiting for.
