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4 days ago · It was but right for Dr. Buss to pick Kobe Bryant over Shaquille O'Neal in 2004 because Kobe was younger and by far the more hardworking player between the two. But just as they reached the top, even the City of Angels was too small for two big egos. After failing to win the title in 2002-03 and ...
5 days ago · Funnily enough, the 1980 title was her father, Dr. Jerry Buss’ first year as owner and began a run of titles between the Lakers and Celtics that forever changed the trajectory of the league and ...
Jul 4, 2024 · Jerry Buss was an American businessman and sports executive who owned the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 until his death in 2013. Buss is widely recognized for his contributions to the NBA and is credited with helping to popularize the league worldwide.
Jul 7, 2024 · Jerry Buss knew Abdul Jabbar had to be signed to a better deal after Magic signed a 25-year, $1 million deal after his sophomore year.
4 days ago · 1959 Chicago. Team competition. Jerome Alan West(May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball player and executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakersof the National Basketball Association(NBA), and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Jul 11, 2024 · As the first female controlling owner and President to win an NBA championship, Jeanie Buss holds the sceptre as the Queen of the Court. Jeanie Marie was born September 26, 1961, the third of four children of Dr. Jerry and JoAnn Buss. Challenged as a young girl by the heartbreaking divorce of her parents, Jeanie found sports to be a ...
4 days ago · Lakers owner Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979, and he wanted their games to be entertaining. He insisted that the Lakers play an up-tempo style, and the team hired dancers and a live band for their home games at The Forum .
