Jeanie Buss, Los Angeles Lakers and Netflix

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 her life five years ago.
L.A. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Shares the True Story Behind Running Point
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
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,
Luka Doncic’s First Words to Lakers President Jeanie Buss Were About Kobe Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers are still basking in the glow of the stunning trade that brought them five-time All-Star Luka Doncic as part of a secret, late-night mid-season swap. Doncic, who has played in five games for the Lakers so far,
Jeanie Buss: Lakers Weren't 'Looking' to Trade Anthony Davis Before Luka Doncic Deal
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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.
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes Heartbreaking Admission on Luka Dončić Trade
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made a heartbreaking admission in the aftermath of the Luka Dončić trade that shocked the NBA and the sporting world.
Lakers' Jeanie Buss details secretive nature behind Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss went on the Rich Eisen Show to explain how the team stayed quiet about the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
Jeanie Buss: LeBron James’ Future with Lakers Is 100% Up to Him
Lakers President/governor Jeanie Buss joins Rich Eisen in-studio to discuss LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles.
In 'Running Point,' Kate Hudson gets having to prove yourself, like Lakers boss Jeanie Buss
The actor stars in Netflix's new comedy 'Running Point,' playing a character modeled on the Lakers' president who must prove ...
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, ...
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Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes First Public Comments Since Luka Dončić Trade
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss expressed her excitement in her first public statement since they acquired Luka Dončić ...
Jeanie Buss: 'We were not looking to move Anthony Davis'
You know, in my position, there are certain players in the league that you think, ‘There’s no way I’ll ever have that player on my team.’ It’s just ...
Los Angeles Lakers Owner Makes Honest Luka Doncic Statement
On Tuesday evening, all eyes will be on the matchup between the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in Los Angeles, California. Luka ...