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.
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,
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.
How Kate Hudson's Longtime Relationship With Lakers President Jeanie Buss Shaped ‘Running Point'
In Running Point, Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl who is unexpectedly put in charge of the family business - which just so happens to be pro basketball team the Los Angeles Waves.
How Kate Hudson and the 'Running Point' Creators Brought Their Jeanie Buss-Inspired Character to Life
In ELLE.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went into creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor, and elements of them we might not see on the screen.
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 her business savvy and basketball know-how.
Kate Hudson and Brenda Song team up for new Netflix comedy "Running Point"
In the new Netflix comedy "Running Point," Kate Hudson stars as the president of a fictional L.A. basketball team, with Brenda Song as her best friend and advisor. Created by Mindy Kaling and inspired by Lakers president Jeanie Buss,
Meet Jeanie Buss: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Running Point's Main Character
If the story sounds strangely familiar, that's because it is actually loosely based on a true story. As it turns out, Isla’s ...
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Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently ...
Netflix's 'Running Point' ends on a juicy cliffhanger — here's what we know about a potential season 2
Netflix's new show "Running Point" ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the door open for more. Here's what we know about a ...
‘Running Point’ Review: Kate Hudson Anchors a Netflix Basketball Comedy Only Kind of Worth Rooting For
Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the ...
New on Netflix: 5 movies and shows to watch this week (Feb. 24-Mar. 2)
The top shows and movies new on Netflix this week are headlined by a new original comedy from acclaimed ...
‘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 ...
Kate Hudson hopes new Netflix series will inspire young women in sports
Kate Hudson hopes to inspire young women to pursue careers in sports management with her new Netflix series "Running Point." ...
The Truth About Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade: Jeanie Buss Speaks Out
Lakers President Jeanie Buss discusses the recent trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, Bronny James' development within ...