Jeanie Buss Believes Zipped Lips Kept Gasol Deal From Being Killed

Maury posted 5/11/2008 from www.bizofbasketball.com [flag]

Los Angeles Lakers executive Jeanie Buss is elated that the deal with Memphis Grizzlies that resulted in the Lakers acquiring 7-foot Pau Gasol. What she’s even more elated about is the fact that before the deal happened, no leaks got out – leaks that could have killed the deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. “What I'm most proud about that trade is the fact that it never leaked out,'' said ... [link]

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