From latimes.com, an interview with Jeannie Buss
"What my father won't tolerate is a rebuilding phase like in Chicago, where they haven't made the playoffs in six years. Sports goes in cycles. Sometimes, you have to make a really bold move at the height of the cycle rather than waiting until you get to the bottom of it. In that moment, it can be hard to understand, but step back and look at what this team has been able to accomplish since my father has owned it. The Lakers have made the playoffs in 24 of 25 years. And that one year [1993-94], I still remember how depressed he was. That was something he doesn't want to feel again."
24 out of 25
"What my father won't tolerate is a rebuilding phase like in Chicago, where they haven't made the playoffs in six years. Sports goes in cycles. Sometimes, you have to make a really bold move at the height of the cycle rather than waiting until you get to the bottom of it. In that moment, it can be hard to understand, but step back and look at what this team has been able to accomplish since my father has owned it. The Lakers have made the playoffs in 24 of 25 years. And that one year [1993-94], I still remember how depressed he was. That was something he doesn't want to feel again."
24 out of 25