Behind the Curtain of the L.A. Lakers: The Buss Legacy & LeBron's Final Act with author Yaron Weitzman

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Yaron Weitzman discussing the L.A. Lakers, the Buss family's influence, and LeBron James' career.

In the latest episode of The Brian D. O’Leary show, we sat down with Yaron Weitzman in a wide-ranging interview that dove into the modern Lakers dynasty, the lasting imprint of the Buss family, and the evolving career of LeBron James. *** Featured Guest Yaron Weitzman : Author, NBA journalist, and insider on all things basketball, discussing his new Lakers book and the deeper drama surrounding LeBron, the Buss family, and team culture. Find Yaron on social media: · X/Twitter (@YaronWeitzman) · Instagram (@yaronweitzman) · TikTok (@yaronweitzman) *** Books Mentioned A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers (Doubleday, October 21, 2025) | Yaron Weitzman | A behind-the-scenes account of the recent Lakers’ journey, focusing on the politics, personalities, and tensions that have shaped the LeBron-era Lakers. Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports | Yaron Weitzman | A deep dive into the inner workings of "The Process," chronicling how the 76ers undertook an unapologetic rebuild to become a contender. Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP | Mirin Fader | A New York Times Bestseller tracing…

People in this episode

Host: Brian O'Leary

Guest: Yaron Weitzman

Topics covered

• Lakers dynasty
• Buss family legacy
• LeBron James career
• NBA culture
• basketball journalism

Keywords

• L.A. Lakers
• Buss family
• LeBron James
• Yaron Weitzman
• NBA
• basketball
• sports journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L.A. Lakers, Buss family

Books & works: A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP, Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks

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