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Jeanie Buss says her father, Jerry Buss, would have been 'very proud' of Luka Doncic trade
Jeanie Buss spoke to a handful of reporters about the Luka Doncic trade while promoting a comedy series on Netflix that's loosely based on her life, "Running Point."
Luka Doncic’s First Words to Lakers President Jeanie Buss Were About Kobe Bryant
Lakers president Jeanie Buss recently opened up about the circumstances of the Doncic trade and confirmed that Doncic had no idea he was being dealt and that he had unfortunately just bought a house in Dallas prior to the news. Buss went on to share an emotional tidbit of their first conversation in which Doncic mentioned Lakers great Kobe Bryant:
Buss: Was important to keep Lakers' Luka Doncic talks quiet
Jeanie Buss didn't want to risk "blowing up" her team if word of L.A.'s talks to acquire Luka Doncic leaked out, but now that Doncic is a Laker, Buss is more than happy to discuss the deal.
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss talks hiding the Luka Dončić trade, his connection with Kobe and Gigi Bryant
Now several weeks removed from the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, team owner Jeanie Buss couldn’t help but laugh. Seeing her new star mesh well with LeBron James in the early days of their partnership is a great sign.
Jeanie Buss: Lakers Weren't 'Looking' to Trade Anthony Davis Before Luka Doncic Deal
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Is Netflix's 'Running Point' based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss?
If the story sounds familiar, it’s because there appears to be some similarities to real-life Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Jeanie Buss became the president and owner of the NBA team after her father,
Jeanie Buss' emotional Kobe Bryant story fuels Luka Doncic's Lakers $165M extension buzz
Luka Doncic's blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers is still sending shockwaves through the NBA, and it looks like the Slovenian superstar might be sticking around for the lon
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes Heartbreaking Admission on Luka Dončić Trade
Jeanie Buss reveals heart-wrenching insights about the Lakers in light of the Luka Dončić trade. The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes Heartbreaking Admission on Luka Dončić Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The True Story Behind Jeanie Buss, Who Inspired Kate Hudson’s Running Point Protagonist
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the ...
How Kate Hudson’s Longtime Relationship With Lakers President Jeanie Buss Shaped ‘Running Point’
Hudson plays a pro basketball team owner in the new Netflix series, which is loosely based on Buss' real story.
Netflix's 'Running Point' is based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Here's how the show compares to real life.
The "Running Point" creator Mindy Kaling said Jeanie Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, approached her to make a TV show about ...
Lakers rift rumors? Jeanie Buss sets the record straight on what she thinks of LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief: there's no backstage drama in Lakerland. Despite swirling rumors of a ...
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson take on pro basketball in ‘Running Point’
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.
‘Running Point’ Is a Fun Basketball Comedy With a Deep Bench
Inspired loosely by the life of Jeanie Buss, the Netflix series counts Mindy Kaling among its creators and Kate Hudson among ...
Mindy Kaling: Jeanie Buss has no ego
Mindy Kaling says Jeanie Buss has no qualms with being the inspiration for Kate Hudson's 'Running Point' character. In fact, ...