I am your mother, goddammit. 30, 2006 in Hollywood, Calif. I even felt bad for him during the scene where Jeanie rips into him. They're pictured on a green-screened set, in front of players wearing classic early-1980s Lakers. Jessie Buss character: You knew the silly league was sinking and you bought it anyway. Reilly says Jeanie Buss told him her father, Dr. Dr. He moved to Southern California with his mother at the age of nine. Dr. 5 million, which also included the Los Angeles Kings NHL team and The Forum arena. Dr. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. B. He is the author of the novel The Greatest Show on Earth. Janie Drexel (Buss) Current Location:: Temecula, Riverside, Califorina, United States: Birthdate: March 19, 1963: Immediate Family: Daughter of Dr. They have currently reached the age of approximately 37 and 34 years, respectively. Mon, Sep 25, 2023 · 2 min read. “I was saddened to hear the news that JoAnn Buss, mother of Jeanie, Johnny, Jim and Janie, and wife of Dr. Jerry Buss. It is the biggest financial transaction in sports history. Private. " In the foreword of Lee Klose’ book “Late for the Buss: An Adoption Story,” Johnny Buss wrote, “It was just like out of the news stories of long-lost family members reunited. Based on Jeff Pearlman‘s non-fiction novel, “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s,” “Winning Time” follows a number of historical figures connected to the Lakers beginning in 1979 when Dr. Her mother had Alzheimer's, so Buss thought that it was not real at first. Meanwhile, Jerry Buss wines and dines with members of the bank hoping to persuade them into a unique deal to help the Lakers succeed, although Dr. Jerry Buss character: Mother. When Jerry Buss purchased the LA Lakers from former owner Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, he was divorced from his first wife, JoAnn Mueller. Her father, Jerry Buss,. Also in a lot of ways, Jerry Buss kind of hitched the fortunes of the. 1977. Jerry Buss (played by John C. The fact that the team’s owner, Dr. Private. She and Buss had two children, Joey and Jesse Buss. m. It begins with a naked Buss breaking the fourth wall with a delighted confession: “There’s two things in this world that make me believe in God — sex and. The late great Dr. Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 and oversaw 10 title teams while he owned the club. Jeanie loves working in the business world, even though she wouldn't have to work a day in her life if she didn't want to. Buss and his mother then briefly left the Equality State and moved to Los Angeles, where Jessie ran. Buss never talked to anybody that way,” Vitti said. “She was an incredible friend and woman. Beauty Parlor Woman 1 episode, 2022 Lucas Landon Carter. Lee Klose, posing with her book, "Late for the Buss: An Adoption Story. I always thought about [my mother] every year on my birthday. Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson. It was one year ago today that the Los Angeles Lakers ’ beloved owner, Dr. 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Episode 3 sheds light on the aftermath of West's resignation and ends with Tarkanian tipping to take the. A recent scene in HBO’s Winning Time has portrayed a scene of sexual assault that is stirring up fans and celebs such as Magic and Kareem alike. See moreField plays Jessie Buss, the eccentric mother of Dr. He was a real estate mogul, turned basketball prom. Buss, has passed away,” Magic Johnson said on Twitter. Dr. The situation was dire enough that only close family was allowed to see him in the hospital, with even Dr. Even by 1979 standards, this was something of a fire sale. She was 86. Dr. When Jerry Buss purchased the LA Lakers from former owner Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, he was divorced from his first wife, JoAnn Mueller. Adept at cleaning up her son’s messes (and driving him up a wall), she shares his. They're pictured on a green-screened set, in front of players wearing classic early-1980s Lakers. Under the ownership of the Buss family, the franchise won 10 championships with Jerry leading the pack and one with his daughter, Jeanie Buss. When Dr. Westhead called out Dr. We are specialists in women’s health . Jerry Buss to work in the Lakers marketing department in the late 1970s and became partners. Feb. Buss’ divorce, Jeanie Buss spilling secrets and Linda and Kurt Rambis John C. By Richard Goldstein. 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. As a youngster, he. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. Jerry Buss during The 53rd Annual Miss USA Competition - Arrivals at The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States. Buss died at Cedars. 1 thing they had in common is they liked the women. " (via The LA Times)And truth be told, Dr. LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. "We not only have lost our cherished father. LEAVE A COMMENT. Jim Buss, the part owner who had been part of the team’s front office since those Jerry West days in the late 1990s, had told his five siblings in April of 2014 that he would walk away if the. She was 86. Dr. The two met at the. Dr. ” Winning Time Season 2 Episode 2 introduces Honey as Jerry Buss' long-lost love. Jerry Buss, who died in 2013, granted him, according to a story published Tuesday in The Athletic. Jerry Buss has died at age 80, according to a spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Having grown up in the Depression-era, coal-mining badlands. Fans wonder if Jerry Buss’s mother, Jessie Buss, died of cancer as they are captivated by the work done on the series Winning Time. February. Jerry West wasn’t sold on Magic Johnson, but Dr. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. " Helene was born in Poland and. As the first female controlling owner and President to win an NBA championship, Jeanie Buss holds the sceptre as the Queen of the Court. , and Buss remembered standing in. The team announced the news in a tweet Monday saying, "The Lakers are saddened to announce the passing of JoAnn Buss, wife of former Lakers governor Dr. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Dr. Magic Johnson led Michigan State to its first national championship in a now-iconic victory over Larry Bird’s undefeated Indiana State team. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who presided over a team that won 10 NBA titles and showcased some of the biggest names in professional basketball, died Monday. com) — Dr. Jeanie Buss Joins the Out Of Office Season 2 Premiere. Dr. Gerald Buss, the multi-millionaire, legendary owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, who also. James Hatten Buss (born November 9, 1959) is a part-owner and former executive vice president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). By John Ireland. While Dr. Announcer Stuart Scott interviews Owner Dr. Jerry Buss and JoAnn Mueller. For the next 30 years, he continued to use his real estate investments to fuel his sports empire. You tied up every dime you’ve got. Winning Time: Dr. Jerry Buss' story was quite different. Ex-wife of Dr. Jerry Buss, Jeanie and Linda and Kurt Rambis was equally enticing. John C. Buss's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. Learn more about her. JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers co-owners Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jim Buss, has died, the Lakers announced Monday. Jerry Buss. In that moment, his 17-year-old daughter Jeanie’s life changed forever. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and owner Jeanie Buss had a private dinner in March 2019 in which they talked at length about the. But perhaps one of the funnier, and certainly more dramatized, characters was Jerry West. After growing up in poverty in Wyoming, he earned success in academia, aerospace, and real estate before discovering. ‘Winning Time’ gives 110% in Season 2 of Lakers antics Entertaining HBO series gets even better at dramatizing the ’80s adventures of Magic, Kareem, Jerry Buss, Pat Riley and even Larry Bird. Winning Time: Dr. Jerry Buss, the Lakers legendary owner who took the 19-year-old basketball star under his wing. While appearing in a documentary about the Lakers may not exactly be considered acting, she was the producer for it. Buss, too. Wyoming, where he was raised by a single mother during the height of the Great Depression. Managed by:Dr. Jerry Buss (played by John C. "August 15, 2022 12:44 PM EDT. Dr Bus has been my doctor for over 15 years. Jerry Buss, who bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 and turned them into the N. In Episode 3 of "Winning Time," the coach of the Lakers, Jerry West, drops a bomb in Jerry Buss' lap when he decides to resign. Jeanie Buss (Hadley Robinson) The daughter of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Jeanie is ambitious, smart, and eager to prove herself as competent as the men around her as she weighs the competing influences of her role models to forge her own identity as a businesswoman. Also in a lot of ways, Jerry Buss kind of hitched the fortunes of the. Buss transformed this $6,000 down purchase into a $350 million real estate empire eighteen years later. Jerry Buss is played with calm, cool by John C Reilly, and he pulls strings, calls in favors, and tells a few expensive white lies to own the crown jewel of California's basketball world. Reilly). Jeanie started off talking about her father, legendary Lakers owner Dr. In addition to purchasing the Lakers in 1979, Buss. Jerry Buss will always be celebrated as a visionary leader, an icon in the sports. By Jacob Rude @JacobRude Aug. Jerry Buss created the blueprint when he committed to a rookie Magic Johnson as the centerpiece of their “Showtime” era dynasty. However, Buss does not have the money on hand and must figure out a way to come up with the shortfall. Buss, has passed away,” Magic Johnson said on Twitter. 18, 2013. sports scene. At the age of 4, Jerry Buss was standing in a bread line on the frozen soil of Evanston, Wyo. A. Managed by: Private User Last Updated: May 1, 2022: View Complete Profile. According to Yahoo Sports, Buss was a small child being raised by a single mother and the two of them struggled to eat and stay warm during the Great. Reilly) — about their bond on and off the. A two-time University of Southern California Alumnus (MA, Ph. Jerry Buss, owner of the Kings, Lakers and Forum, is apparently on the verge of selling up to 49% of his hockey team. The. Sources state the feud with his sister forced him to take action against her, and vice versa. Get to know more about Jessie and her role in Jerry's successful life. As enthralling as the season finale of “Winning Time” on the court during the 1984 NBA Finals, the off-court drama with Dr. Jerry Buss. We can take away some key lessons from Dr. Dr. 04. However, Buss does not have the money on hand and must figure out a way to come up with the shortfall. Jerry was very close to his mother and was there for her throughout her illness. Reilly) has many guests at his home to commemorate the life of his mother one year after her passing. Jerry Buss wrote his much-younger girlfriend, Delia Cortez, into his will, Captain Wag reports in the video above. Less than two weeks later, on New Year’s Day, David Stern — the. Jerry Buss Net Worth. READ MORE >>> It was USC that made him Dr. After Buss' death in 2013 at the age of 80, Johnson paid tribute to the man he described as his mentor, stating: "Without Dr. Jerry Buss, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul. His real life was difficult in a way that makes it hard to imagine a Hollywood screenwriter putting it to. and wife of Dr. He. Reilly as the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, a flamboyant self-made millionaire who was a chemist and real-estate mogul before becoming the architect of the. he celebrates his mother on the anniversary of her death with a soberingly endearing speech about her importance. Jerry Buss is the man responsible. Share. JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers co-owners Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jim Buss, has died, the Lakers announced Monday. Buss was president of the Los Angeles Lazers professional indoor soccer team from 1985–1989. Jerry Buss was an American entrepreneur and professional sports franchise owner with a net worth of $600 million. Reilly leads Winning Time's cast as he plays Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Winning Time season 2, episode 7. Monday after a long fight with cancer, according to multiple reports. I am your mother, goddammit. More devastating news came out. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who shepherded the NBA team to 10 championships from the Showtime dynasty of the 1980s to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday. It’s a new chapter for Ms. Jerry Buss, was characterized. January, 1984. history. Jerry Buss and the mother of current Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, has died after a long-term illness, the team announced on social media on Monday. view all JoAnn. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jessie’s claim to fame was a result of her relationship with her son Jerry Buss who was. Buss' hopes are complicated by having his mother handle their accounting. ”Dr. Gerald Hatten “Jerry” Buss passed away at 5:55 a. The couple has four children together — two elder sons, Johnny. A. Jessie Buss (born on 10th July 1913; died on 26th May 1977) was an American woman known as the mother of Jerry Buss, the late American businessman, investor, and chemist born Gerald Hatten Buss. So the mother died in 1977. . Private. The revelation came to light in an interview with Graham Besinger, where. Jerry Buss, who died in 2013, she’s emerged as the franchise leader in her. Lee Klose was the first-born of Dr. Gerald Hatten Buss was born on Jan. In 1979, when the affable 6' 1" multimillionaire bought himself a sports empire — the Los Angeles Lakers, the L. Field, 75, is one of the older cast members. April 25, 2022 04:46 AM Jessie Buss was the proud mother of the Los Angeles Lakers keeper Jerry Buss. Jerry Buss, during an era in which he. ex-husband's child. “Lights, camera, action” was the phrase that built Hollywood. Buss had been hospitalized for most of the past 18 months while undergoing cancer. Jerry Buss. 16, 2014 4:43 AM PT. It was also just another example of Buss’s forward thinking, a quality she shared with her father, the late Dr. view all JoAnn. Jeanie Buss is also an actress. Jerry Buss, from his humble upbringing in a single-parent home in Wyoming to his rise in the world of real estate development. Jerry Buss's ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel has two grown-up children, Joey and Jesse. Here's a look at the life and career of Dr. They signed Steve Blake, Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff. Jerry Buss might best be called the accidental owner of one of the greatest franchises in professional sports history. Graynor will play Honey, a fictional character inspired by the former girlfriends and wives of Dr Jerry Buss. “The Lakers are saddened to announce the passing of JoAnn Buss, wife of former Lakers governor Dr. She was born on September 26, 1961, and is. The trailer for the first season introduces us to Winning Time’s funniest character, Dr. "The Lakers are saddened to announce the passing of JoAnn Buss, wife of former Lakers governor Dr. • 70% Win (110. Jerry Buss (John C. Jerry Buss and mother of Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and her siblings Johnny, Jimmy, and Janie. Jerry Buss and Quincy. Jerry Buss is played with calm, cool by John C Reilly, and he pulls strings, calls in favors, and tells a few expensive white lies to own the crown jewel of California's basketball world. Working closely with Lakers general manager Mitch. Reilly as the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, a flamboyant self-made millionaire who was a chemist and real-estate mogul before becoming the architect of the. m. Jerry Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers after defeating the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010. However, the final straw for Mueller came in the early 1970s when Buss began dating a much younger. Getty Images. They also took issue with some of the ways the late owner of the team, Dr. As a result, he agrees to pay the remaining balance amount in cash. Buss, has passed away,” Magic Johnson said on Twitter. The show takes an exaggerated look at the ‘Showtime’ era of the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s and features portrayals of the likes of Dr. West, 83, claims the team ended the lifetime season tickets that former team owner Dr. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played for Jerry as his coach and also worked with Jerry in the Lakers. Jerry Buss was an American entrepreneur and professional sports team owner who had a net worth of $700 million at the time of his death in 2013. Birthdate: Jan. Jerry Buss. Jerry Buss, there is no Magic. (“Jessie Buss”) discuss Jerry’s relationship with his mother, the challenges of playing this character, the difference in how Jeanie and Jerry deal with Jessie’s. A Depression-era baby, Jerry Hatten Buss was born in Salt Lake City on Jan. Jerry Buss (John C. Winning Time episode 9 gets into the coaching drama for the Lakers very early on, as Jerry Buss learns that doctors cleared Jack McKinney to return to the sidelines. Jeanie's father, Dr. HBO’s new series on the Los Angeles Lakers of the Pat Riley and Magic Johnson era has people upset with its treatment of Jerry West. ” Jerry Buss died in 2013. Jerry Buss was an American entrepreneur and professional sports team owner who had a net worth of $600 million at the time of his death in 2013. Jerry Buss planned. Jerry Buss ‘s daughter and the president of. She saw them all over newspaper articles and on television. But Buss did more than just date these women. Jerry Buss Mother of Private; Private and Janie Drexel. When he passed, Jeanie inherited the title of controlling governor. Jim Buss, the part owner who had been part of the team’s front office since those Jerry West days in the late 1990s, had told his five siblings in April of 2014 that he would walk away if the. The couple has four. Home Infographic Articles Oral History Gallery Videos. His intentions were actually far more modest. Dramatic miniseries about the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss born Gerald Hatten Buss on January 27, 1933, was an iconic figure in the world of sports particularly in the realm of basketball. The latest installment of BEYOND THE GLORY goes beyond the glitz and glamour of the Lakers' owner and takes an in-depth look at the personal lives and struggles of one of sports' most well. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches of 10 NBA championships with the Lakers over the last 30-plus years as its primary owner, died at 5:55 a. Jerry’s mother, Jessie, had to work hard to provide for her family at such a. Growing up in Wyoming, Buss and his mother had stood in bread lines during the Depression, and he started building his fortune as a young man by taking $83. He was 80. Reilly, who portrays former Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss's professional success and his reputation as a playboy have been well documented over the years, yet little is known about the Buss family. His mother remarried a plumber who was abusive and difficult and used to send Buss out. On a recent episode of "Legacy: The True Story of the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat team president Pat Riley talked about his final conversation with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss before he. We offer patient care in obstetrics and gynecology, with specialities in gynecologic oncology · urogynecology · minimally invasive surgery ·. This causes a whirlwind panic that involves Buss setting out to. Wyoming by a single mother at the height of. JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers team president Jeanie Buss and former wife of Jerry Buss, has died. Jerry Buss was. She was an incredible friend and woman. Jerry Buss, as the New York Times summed up upon his death, was a product of the Great Depression. "Dr. Among her many talents is acting. It’s a new chapter for Ms. “It was a total. “She was an incredible friend and woman. “She was an incredible friend and woman. Jeanie Buss says John C. Jerry West when he coached the Lakers, circa 1978. Reilly), she stages a slow but steady battle that. Solomon Hughes) LOS ANGELES (CBSLA. That’s how he revealed to them that he had purchased the Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL’s Kings, and the Forum itself. Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most. March 28, 1990 12 AM PT. Sept. Jerry Buss, and Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson. John C. Jerry Buss. Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss was born on Jan. Jerry Buss, speaks during a memorial service for Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. John Reilly playing Dr. Jeanie Buss, Jerry Buss's daughter and the current Lakers CEO, is an executive producer on Legacy alongside director Antoine Fuqua, whose credits include scripted films like Training Day and the. By. Knowledge 5. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team's luck around. When Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he wanted to build a championship team. He bought the Lakers in 1979, envisioning an opportunity to turn the franchise into one of the most entertaining attractions in Los Angeles, while simultaneously starting what would become a multi-billion-dollar family business. Jerry Buss. The Buss approach to sports franchise ownership. women's professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling . Jerry Buss was born in Salt Lake City and brought up in Kemmerer, Wyoming by a single mother during the height of the Great Depression. All in the Family. In fact, it is rumored that he had multiple affairs throughout their marriage. Jerry Buss. m. Jerry Buss' memorial service in 2013 You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next ImageLOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistLOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistFeb. He was mentored by the late, great Dr. 5 million was all it took to buy the Lakers, NHL squad the Kings, venue the Forum, and a massive Kern County ranch for good measure. The team made the announcement Monday. When Jerry Buss died in February 2013, the legendary Lakers owner left his six children — each with an equal vote — in charge of a family trust, with a 66% ownership. Jeanie Buss, the team’s current controlling owner and daughter of Jerry Buss, is a supporting character in Winning Time, where she’s portrayed as a bright-eyed college student learning her dad. The Lakers are saddened to announce the passing of JoAnn Buss, wife of former Lakers governor Dr. Jerry and JoAnn Buss. Yet despite its all-star lineup, which includes Sally Field as Buss’ mother and Adrien Brody as future. For all the complaints the show has received, Jeanie Buss credited “Winning Time” for it’s attention to detail when it came to her late father, Dr. 33 out of his $700 monthly paycheck at. Jerry Buss, in ‘Winning Time’. At nine, his mother moved their family to Los Angeles. Air Cal Magazine. Buss was willing to again pay massive luxury tax for exceeding the NBA’s salary cap to sign quality, I mean quality, bench players. As Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sits at team headquarters in El Segundo, California, with multiple Larry O'Brien trophies in the backdrop, she is fully aware that, as one of the few women. He is quoted as saying, "My mother was an amazing woman who overcame so much in her life. Jerry Buss was remembered in true "Showtime" fashion Thursday. 1977. Buss praised her father, Jerry Buss, who purchased the Lakers in 1979 and groomed her into a successful sports executive, for how he handled her controversial decision to pose for the magazine. So you can add “smart business man” to the list of things he did. They then moved to Kemmerer and Gerald secured a scholarship from the University of Wyoming. Reilly apprised the role of the legendary sport's owner. In the show, owner Dr. This includes claims that he's now going to be a father and figuring out how established NBA stars, such as Julius Erving a. Jason Clarke plays Jerry West, Solomon Hughes plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John C. Hadley Robinson had a lot of studying to do when she landed the role of "legend" Jeanie Buss, the daughter of Lakers owner, Jerry Buss, in HBO's hit series, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers. Cookie and I are glad she was a part of. Reilly as Dr. Forum into an entertainment destination that provides all the glitz. Jerry Buss’ mother, Jessie. Dr. But the town’s done little to honor its famous son. “Without Dr. Her father, Jerry Buss,. November 5, 2022. She was 86. Reilly), who purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. Field will star as Jessie Buss, mother of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who will be played by John C. Dr. Jerry Buss and mother of Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. 5 million dollars and would revamp the team into a. She was 86. , a gunny sack in hand, waiting for the food that would keep him and his single mother, Jesse, alive. Jerry Buss in 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. 18. Jerry Buss (played by John C. 5 million, which also included the Los Angeles Kings NHL team and The Forum arena. At times, the boy waited. Buss passed away at the age of 80 on Monday morning. Jerry Buss' six children co-own 66 percent of the Lakers in trust. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistThe show stars John C. Private. Jerry Buss 1980 - H 2013. I was heartbroken to learn of the passing of JoAnn Buss, mother of Jeanie, Johnny, Jim, and Janie, and wife of Dr. Buss walking into a front office meeting as the team prepares for the offseason. Jason Clarke plays Jerry West, Solomon Hughes plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John C. Jerry Buss was beloved in Los Angeles. Published February 18, 2013 • Updated on February 18, 2013 at 1:43 pm. His beloved Lakers made it. 19, 2013 12 AM PT. He later. He was 80. Dr. 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. Having grown up in the Depression-era, coal-mining badlands. An accomplished businessman and real-estate owner, Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. A. on Feb. It is said that Buss had a wandering eye and was not always faithful to Mueller.