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,
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.
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson take on pro basketball in ‘Running Point’
In Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series, “Running Point, ” Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, the new president of the Los Angeles Waves.
Kate Hudson Says She Relates With Her Character In Netflix’s ‘Running Point’
Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are a comedy dream team. Here, they talk about their new 10-episode Netflix series 'Running Point' which is centered in the world of basketball.
Sports fan Kate Hudson takes the lead in ‘Running Point’
A sports comedy created by Mindy Kaling, “Running” is inspired – and executive produced by – real-life Los Angeles Lakers’ president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss.
“Running Point: Everything To Know About The New Mindy Kaling Sports Comedy Starring Kate Hudson
The hottest new comedy series is about to hit your screens, and it’s about to change the game. “Running Point”
Luka Doncic’s First Words to Lakers President Jeanie Buss Were About Kobe Bryant
Lakers president Jeanie Buss recently opened up about the circumstances of the Doncic trade and confirmed that Doncic had no ...
The True Story Behind Jeanie Buss, Who Inspired Kate Hudson’s Running Point Protagonist
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the ...
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 ...
Jeanie Buss' emotional Kobe Bryant story fuels Luka Doncic's Lakers $165M extension buzz
Luka Doncic's blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers is still sending shockwaves through the NBA, and it looks like the Slovenian superstar might be sticking around for the lon ...
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 and Husband Jay Mohr Live on Different Floors of Their Building
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss lives on the third floor of her building, while her husband Jay Mohr lives on the first and another ...
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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: 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.
‘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 ...