Lakers rumors: LA ‘laughed’ behind back of Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis over ownership demand

The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed and even ridiculed demands made by Kawhi Leonard ’s uncle and advisor, Dennis Robertson, during the star forward’s free agency in 2019, according to a recent report by The Athletic. The details have resurfaced as the NBA investigates whether the Los Angeles Clippers violated salary cap rules tied to Leonard.

Robertson, widely known as “Uncle Dennis,” went far beyond seeking a standard maximum contract when negotiating with the Lakers. Team and league sources told The Athletic that he repeatedly asked for perks such as unlimited access to a private jet, a home, guaranteed endorsement income, and even partial ownership of the franchise. The latter request drew comparisons to the arrangement the Lakers made with Magic Johnson in the 1990s, when he was