Linda Rambis has been described as a "shadow owner" of the Los Angeles Lakers by sources.

Rambis is technically executive director, special projects with the Lakers, but is a longtime friend and close confidant of Jeanie Buss.

League and team sources say the opinion of Linda Rambis has long been valued the most, according to league and team sources. Since Magic Johnson's sudden resignation, Jeanie Buss has leaned even more heavily on Linda Rambis.