Nine years after their last power struggle, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves embroiled in internal conflict reminiscent of House of the Dragon, as Jeanie Buss, likened to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, faces challenges from her brothers over control of the franchise. Following Dr. Jerry Buss’s death in 2013, family disputes erupted, culminating in Jeanie’s recent opposition to a proposed sale of the family’s stake, which could jeopardize her ownership status. As alliances shift among the Buss siblings, the ongoing saga reflects the treacherous dynamics of power and loyalty akin to the Targaryens’ fight for the Iron Throne. The Lakers’ drama now plays out with financial stakes that rival those of Westeros, revealing that family loyalty can quickly dissolve in the pursuit of power.
