Joey Buss, youngest son of Dr. Jerry Buss, is just 27-years-old and is pursuing his place in the family business. He is currently CEO and president of the D-Fenders of the D-League.

"I want to work my way up; I don't want to just be placed in a role for the Lakers," Joey said. "I feel like I can do more for the D-Fenders, offer more – and learn more that way for myself. After that happens, then I can implement things for the Lakers. Youth is on my side. I just want to make the best of the opportunities I have."

Joey Buss spent an entire season shadowing Phil Jackson and sitting in on every coaches' meeting. He also attends board of governors meetings.

"The long term is my dad wants to transfer the shares out to his children," Joey said. "It'll become a process in which all of us will have ownership of the team. I just think there'll be a natural progression, and I should be ready when that happens and not try to push anything earlier than that. Using this as an opportunity to grow is great for me.

"My dad will bounce things off of me. Business and basketball. I get somebody's ear basically all the time, so there's always influence that way. At the end of the day, the top-level Lakers decisions are not mine to make, but I definitely do have a voice."