Jeanie Buss: Lakers President Finds Humor in Life
NBA TEAM A Martínez: There are very few women who run NBA teams. What does it mean to you to hold such a prominent position in the league? Jeanie Buss: I’m honored to be one of the very few women to run an NBA team. For any young woman out there who dreams of a career in sports management, I want them to know that anything is possible. It’s going to take hard work, dedication, and perseverance, but it can be done. I want to inspire other women to chase their dreams and know that there’s a place for them in the sports world. ON ‘RUNNING POINT’ AND KATE HUDSON’S PERFORMANCE AS JEANIE BUSS A Martínez: The new Netflix comedy Running Point is based on your life and times with the Lakers. Kate Hudson plays you in the show. What was it like watching someone else portray your story on screen? Jeanie Buss: It was a surreal experience, for sure. Seeing my life and everything I went through portrayed by Kate Hudson was both strange and fascinating. She did an amazing job capturing the essence of my journey, and I’m excited for audiences to see her performance. I hope they enjoy the show and get a laugh out of the craziness that is sometimes real life. It sounds like Jeanie Buss has certainly been through a lot in her rise to the top of the Lakers organization. Running Point promises to be a hilarious look at the unexpected twists and turns of her life. With Kate Hudson bringing her story to life, it’s sure to be a must-watch for Lakers fans and comedy lovers alike. So, get ready to tune in and see for yourself the incredible journey of this remarkable woman.
