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Jeanie Marie Buss (born September 26, 1961) is an American sports executive who is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and co-owner and promoter of the U.S. women's professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling (WOW).
Aug 24, 2022 · Jeanie Buss Bears It All. The LA Lakers president reflects on rebuilding off a tough season, her lingering grief over Kobe Bryant, and why her new documentary Legacy is a necessary correction to...
Jan 2, 2021 · The eldest daughter and successor to one of the most famous N.B.A. owners, Dr. Jerry Buss, who died in 2013, she’s emerged as the franchise leader in her own right. “Jeanie is not just one of...
Mar 27, 2022 · In the male-dominated world of the Showtime Lakers, two women emerged as key figures: Jeanie Buss, daughter of and successor to team owner Jerry Buss, and her mentor Claire Rothman, the Forum’s...
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Apr 23, 2023 · Learn about Jeanie Buss, the owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, and her journey from a young girl working for her father's tennis team to a trailblazer for women in sports. Discover her achievements, relationships, and charitable causes in this comprehensive biography.
May 11, 2022 · In an exclusive interview, Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss spoke about LeBron James and more regarding the team's present and future. Here are some takeaways.
Mar 27, 2017 · Jeanie Buss reached an agreement with her brothers Jim and Johnny to take over the Los Angeles Lakers franchise for the rest of her life. She fired her brother Jim as executive vice president and replaced him with Magic Johnson, who led the Lakers to five NBA titles.
