The franchise is owned by Jeanie Buss and its General Manager is Rob Pelinka. It could be said the pair run the team. However, LeBron James, his agent Rich Paul, and their agency Klutch Sports are said to have a major influence on most basketball decisions. Former Laker Kurt Rambis, his wife Linda Rambis, former coach Phil Jackson, and Laker legend Magic Johnson also hold sway with the team.