April 10, 2022 11:42am. Joey and Jesse, with his. Jerry Buss' first order of business as the new LA Lakers owner was to draft Magic Johnson with the first pick in 1979. 10, and features a clash between Jerry Buss (John C. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers from 1999-04 and 2005-11, winning five championships with the club. his sons Joey and Jesse from a former girlfriend, Karen Demel; a half sister, Susan Hall; a. Buss, 61, was reportedly spotted wearing a ring on. Lakers before he died -- has given a girlfriend many decades younger than him an awesome parting gift -- his Honolulu, Hawaii condo and his 2009 Bentley! When Jack Kent Cooke sold the Lakers, the Kings, the Forum and a 13,000-acre ranch in Kern County, Jerry Buss met him at an office in Palos Verdes. Buss, she said, dubbed her “Puppi” as a sign of affection. Jeanie and Jackson met when he was hired to coach the Lakers, and soon after, the two started dating. Buss makes a downpayment of $18 million and signs the agreement. It led the duo to live apart, and they even could not discuss their jobs with one another. Jerry Buss was an American businessman, a real estate investor, and the owner of a major league team whose net worth is $600 million. Buss inherited the Lakers from her father, Dr. Jerry Buss, whose full name is Gerald Hatten Buss, was born on January 27, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Reilly leads Winning Time's cast as he plays Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Because while women were certainly eye candy to him, they weren’t disposable pieces of plastic. Johnny Buss is a member of the illustrious Buss family. Six of his seven children worked for the Lakers at the. “We not only have lost our cherished father. Buss has a r. )Floyd Mayweather’s newest girlfriend Liza Hernandez is Jerry Buss’ ex. Buss was known for his love of sports, particularly basketball, and was a significant figure in the sports and entertainment industry. A Great Depression-era child living at the poverty line in Wyoming, Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss experienced. Eventually, Buss and Honey rekindle their romance and tie the knot,. Curious about the captivating character of Honey in Winning Time Season 2? 🍯 Look no further! In this video, we unravel the intriguing persona of Honey, del. Jeanie Buss was born on September 26, 1961, to Jerry Buss and Joann Mueller. Jerry Buss took a floundering LA basketball team in a floundering league a created a force of entertainment and culture. (Honey is a composite, but two of Buss’ exes really did sue him for bigamy. Dr. They had four children together. Winning Time Season 2 Episode 2 introduces Honey as Jerry Buss' long-lost love. Reilly), who purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. Do you guys share the same thoughts?. Almost every odds that John C Reily's Jerry Buss faced, he did so with a smile in ' Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty '. Some reports suggest that Buss and Karen separated in 1992. Johnson returned the favor by becoming a vital cog in the Lakers' "Showtime" era. 5 million, which also included the Los Angeles Kings NHL team and The Forum arena. Additional Crew: Law of the Lawless. Chones burns Westhead pretty gloriously on his way out, too: “Got an English. A. Reilly discusses Jerry Buss's new love interest on "Winning Time," airing Sundays on HBO, and Hadley Robinson addresses what that means for Jerry's daughter, Jeanie. Now, Magic worries about his status as a leader when Norm is openly questioning his talents in the press, and Jerry Buss, his father-figure and skirt-chasing co-conspirator, seems to be keeping. February 18, 2013 8:24am. Jerry Buss (played by John C. He is the longest-tenured owner in the NBA since the Lakers owner Jerry Buss died last year. November 5, 2022. “It was three days for $1,000,” Dr. with a girlfriend named Karen Demel, leading to 6 children in total. Explore Jerry Buss's net worth & salary in 2023. The show will surely delve into the rise of Michael Jordan and his impact on the league, starting with the 1984 draft and the Chicago Bulls. In episode 2, after businessman Jerry Buss takes over the team, the administration and coaching staff. Jerry Buss y la reestructuración de los Ángeles Lakers Lo primero a tener en cuenta es que en 1979 la NBA no tenía el brillo que tiene actualmente. In 1990, a woman nicknamed Puppi Buss. Meanwhile, Jerry Buss struggles with a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, Honey Kaplan. 14 (UPI) -- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 introduced Honey Kaplan (Ari Graynor), a new romance in Lakers owner Jerry Buss' (John C. owners, Dr. Dr. Advertisement Jerry Buss, a professional poker player, philanthropist, investor and owner of the major league team. Buss was 79. Hernandez has previously linked up with other well-known celebrities including. . Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. The eldest daughter and successor to one of the most famous N. We've got five things to know about her new fiance. Recording said to be Donald Sterling talking to girlfriend. $5 million. My girlfriend who knows almost nothing about the showtime Lakers is loving it so far, but she wants to see an actual real documentary about them after to see how. Buss later had two more children with girlfriend Karen Demel named Joey and Jesse in 1985 and 1988, respectively. Lakers before he died -- has given a girlfriend many decades younger than him an awesome parting gift -- his Honolulu, Hawaii condo and his 2009 Bentley!When Jack Kent Cooke sold the Lakers, the Kings, the Forum and a 13,000-acre ranch in Kern County, Jerry Buss met him at an office in Palos Verdes. When Jeanie was first hired as a general manager by the business that Jerry, the second iteration of the Strings, formerly owned, she was a student at USC. Brothers – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss: Girlfriend: N/A: Husband: Steve Timmons (m. It's Buss's youngest son, Jesse, 22, one of two he has with former girlfriend Karen Demel. C. Monday after a long fight with cancer, according to multiple reports. Jerry Buss' first order of business as LA Lakers owner was to draft Magic Johnson with the first pick in 1979. Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. TWO EPISODES INTO the second season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Jerry Buss's (John C. Her ex-lover was best known as the owner of the professional basketball teams, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Sparks. The beginning of the HBO sports drama focused on Jerry Buss (John C. Buss. The Lakers boss, who was previously the president of. In the first episode of “ Winning Time ” Season 2, audiences see Lakers owner Jerry Buss (John C. Jerry Buss’ mother, who raised him as a single parent and instilled a love of math, money and good times in her son. m. Relationships. Via Basketball Network: "Jeanie Buss called me. Teams. The fifteen years similarity between the show and reality suggests Puppi's. Jerry Buss. An accomplished businessman and real-estate owner, Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. He spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, citing “multiple team personnel. His family shared in his grief, but their support remained unspoken. And they, indeed, were happy together, living under the same roof. Jerry Buss was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers during the Lakers’ Showtime era of the 1980s. Jeannie Buss let her father, Jerry Buss, trade her brother Johnny’s then-girlfriend, Australian tennis star Dianne Fromholtz, from Jeanie’s tennis team the Los Angeles Strings to the Indiana. Él dejó a su hija Jeanie a cargo, y ella ha confiado en el consejo de un grupo de colegas. Laker’s owner Dr. Buss include: sons Jimmy and Johnny Buss, daughters Jeanie and Janie Buss, Magic Johnson, former Lakers coach Pat Riley and coach Phil Jackson. When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers, the names that come to mind are primarily men — Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal,. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. Leading the cast and setting the wheels of Winning Time into motion is John C. Reilly), who purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. Reilly) — about their bond on. Jim was born the second of six children of the Buss family. However, a woman named Delia Cortez is reportedly receiving Buss' condo in Hawaii and a 2009 Bentley. Jerry Buss: On his family's future with the Lakers: "I think most people feel that the Lakers and our family are melded together in a way that can't be undone. 6/16/2013 12:55 AM PT. He was the majority stakeholder of the Lakers. Joey Brooks will play Lon. Buss loves to laugh. Despite so many tangled webs, Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss made it work for 17 years. Buss attended World Team Tennis meetings with her dad, who owned the Los Angeles Strings. Buss died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said Bob Steiner, his assistant and longtime friend. Dennis Rodman’s girlfriend was completely against his face tattoo of her: ‘What’re you doing?!’ Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said she didn’t date Dennis Rodman back in the day, but the pair. Chemist who made his fortune in oil and real estate, and owned the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 until his death in 2013. In. Buss owns the Lakers, the Kings and the. According to sources, Jerry Buss’ net worth is estimated to be $600 million. Jim Buss, also knew as James Hatten Buss is the son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss. For instance, when she trades her brother’s girlfriend, it’s left open-ended. Born: 15-Jun-1934 Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UT Died: 18-Feb-2013 Location of death: Los Angeles, CA Cause of death: Kidney failure. • The new character Honey, played by Ari Graynor, is a composite of former Jerry Buss girlfriends and wives, which seems like a good indication of where that relationship might be going. Honey Kaplan: The Fictional. Jerry Buss took a 19-year-old Magic Johnson under his wing and guided him through different stages of his career. Jerry Buss, center, stands between Kobe and Vanessa Bryant after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics to win the NBA title in 2010. Jerry Buss -- who owned the L. ) I love that scene because I love. owners, Dr. As we’ve written before, Kurt’s wife and best friend of Jeanie, Linda, was hired by the late Dr. Jerry Buss 1980 - H 2013. The late great Dr. And yeah, Buss does ultimately put up $800K for Kupchak, as well as give the Bullets Jim Chones in exchange for him. Los Angeles Lakers Earvin “Magic” Johnson hugs team owner Jerry Buss in the locker room after they won the 1980 NBA championship against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia on May 16, 1980. The 80-year-old was arguably the greatest NBA owner in the history of the league. Magic, Jerry Buss, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, each man is fighting a private war. Jesse's in Las Vegas scouting players for the upcoming draft, and Buss leans in to get a report. Jerry Buss, and the decision he made to give Jeanie the ultimate power among his children to take care of the Lakers, who. Buss, 79, has spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the Los Angeles Times, which quoted Buss' son, Jim, on Thursday saying his father was "doing fine. Gender: M. maintains a heavy stable of girlfriends and is not shy about. After Winning Time episode 1 showed his acquisition of the team and drafting Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the second episode pushes the story forward and tackles new. However, there is no concrete confirmation regarding their marital status. He was also a world-class Playmate aficionado who frequently dated teenage girls and used. Jeanie Buss is the daughter of late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. After growing apart along opposite coasts, the impossible relationship reached its. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson before the two called it quits in 2016. By. including on “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Jerry Maguire” and “Last Comic Standing. 21, 2022 2:59 PM PT. John C. According to TMZ, which obtained a copy of the late Lakers owner’s will, Buss left a 2009. After Jeanie Buss. Jerry Buss and daughter Jeanie - BussJerry Jeanie032. S. The rest is history, as Dr. Players. It's a good thing Jerry Hatten Buss has a passion for math, because when he wheels and deals, it's usually with some pretty big numbers. Dec. Jerry Buss Early Life and Education. 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. ”. He was 80, according to a Lakers spokesman. Jeanie started off talking about her father, legendary Lakers owner Dr. Magic Johnson 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Jason Clarke. Along with Jeanie (41), there is Janie. The Los Angeles Lakers president is engaged to comedian Jay Mohr, according to multiple outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and TMZ Sports . Buss is one of the most influential women in sports and a co-owner of Women of Wrestling, which now broadcasts on Paramount in more than 200 US cities owing to a syndication agreement she helped. JoAnn Mueller Owned The Lakers . However, there is no concrete confirmation regarding their marital status. "Jerry was a night owl," said John Rockwell, an actor who befriended the Lakers owner. Episode 3, “The Best Is Yet To Come,” follows Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ (John C. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA. After Jerry died in 2013, his 66% controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his six children via a trust, with each child receiving an. John C. His current girlfriend is model Lisa Hernandez, who previously dated former LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss. In the second season, viewers are introduced to Honey Kaplan, a former girlfriend of Buss. Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson. He was 80. She then took over basketball ops, hired Magic and Rob Pelinka, and they won the. " 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. Kings and the 17,505-seat Forum in Inglewood — he. As for Buss, he obtained the Forum for $33. 59-year-old Jeanie was born on March 26, 1961, in Santa Monica, Cali; she is one of four children born to JoAnn Mueller who had four children Jim, Jeanie, Johnny and Janie. In episode 1, Buss reminisces about his brief relationship with Honey before his fame. AKA Gerald Hatten Buss. Meet Delia Cortez, Jerry Buss' girlfriend It was revealed Thursday (March 28) that Jerry Buss , the late owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has left the bulk of his estate to a family trust. Many of the Buss children have made a fortune by following in Jerry’s footsteps. 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. Jim Buss was born on 9 November 1959 in Los Angeles County, California, to his parents, Jerry buss and Joann Mueller Buss was brought into the world the second of 4 young people to Jo-Ann and Boche Buss. Jerry Buss, died in 2013, her responsibility in the Lakers’ team increased. Reilly) concern about his and his team's legacy is starting to manifest in erratic. That meant a heavy emphasis on the late Dr. Jerry Buss, the big spender. Ultimately, Winning Time is a love letter to Jerry Buss, one of the greatest innovators that any sport has ever seen—as well as one of the most eccentric. Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died today at the age of 80. 27, 1933. A known playboy, he had a number of young girlfriends after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller in 1972. By Jacob Rude @JacobRude / new. John C. Jeanie Buss, portrayed in Winning Time, demonstrates determination and business acumen, foreshadowing her real-life decisions as the owner of the Lakers. According to TMZ, which obtained a copy of the late Lakers owner’s will, Buss left a 2009. Jerry’s personal life just doesn’t need to get time. Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Buss, who had owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the National Basketball Association franchise’s resurgence and dominance began in 1979, died in Los. In Episode 2, he gets some freeze from Boston Celtics legend Red. (Honey is a composite, but two of Buss’ exes really did sue him for bigamy. Buss & legacy. 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. B. The Chrysler owners got Buss’ high-rises, which they sold to the buyers he had arranged. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. Buss has four siblings, Lee, Johnny, Jim, and Janie. The World TeamTennis shut down in 1987 and was revived as TeamTennis in 1981. When Jerry Buss purchased the LA Lakers from former owner Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, he was divorced from his first wife, JoAnn Mueller. ”Jeanie Buss is the third child of four born to Jerry and JoAnn Buss. 400K subscribers in the lakers community. John C. 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. The 61-year-old controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers tied the knot with former Saturday Night Live star Jay Mohr on Sunday, according to TMZ Sports. Buss was known to be a playboy while he was the owner of the Lakers organization. The Lakers owner goes from reminiscing on his brief relationship with Honey before his fame and fortune in season 2, episode 1 to. Jerry Buss wrote his much-younger girlfriend, Delia Cortez, into his will, Captain Wag reports in the video above. Buss has been with the Lakers in various capacities since her father Dr. He ran into. In the second season, viewers are introduced to Honey Kaplan, a former girlfriend of Buss. She delves into how Jerry acquired ownership of the Lakers, detailing the complex and unusual negotiations with Jack Kent Cooke that. 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. March 3, 2017 4 PM PT. off-again girlfriend and fianceé in the 1980s. She, along with the rest of her siblings, inherited. jeanie buss: daughter of jerry buss / girlfriend of phil jackson. Jerry Buss, in ‘Winning Time’. 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. Jerry Buss, true to his personality, kindly waited until the end of the All-Star Weekend to leave this world rather than overshadow the weekend’s sports entertainment show—a spectacle he undoubtedly. Winning Time Episode 2 Recap and Ending, Explained. Johnny Buss endured a. The two had been publicly dating since 2021 and. When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers, the names that come to mind are primarily men — Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal,. Nontheless, the episode makes it evident that losing the lawsuit would result in Buss losing nearly everything he has. Buss is in his underwear and enraged. Dec. 16, 2011 12 AM PT. Oct. Reilly) life. Brooke Burke was previously married to David Charvet (2011 - 2018) and Garth Fisher (2001 - 2005). By Fred Topel. Getty Images. Jerry Buss first purchased the franchise ahead of the 1979-80 season. He was 80. He then spent the next few decades preparing his progeny to eventually take over for. By Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen Jun 20, 2020, 10:27am PDT If you buy something from an SB Nation. Her palimony suit was likewise settled out of court. Reilly) concern about his and his team's legacy is starting to manifest in erratic. The majority of Jerry Buss' wealth stemmed from his ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. The fact that the team’s owner, Dr. Jerry Buss has been awesome so far through the first three episodes. Buss’ girlfriend, Honey, angrily leaves him after discovering that he wasn’t legally divorced from his ex-wife. Buss married Veronica Hoff in 1972 while he was allegedly still married to Mueller. She was about 18 when her dad bought the Lakers. Jerry Buss also had a prolonged affair with another woman, Karen Demel, during the ’80s. Cortez, in her late twenties, scored a $5. The Buss approach to sports franchise ownership. Jerry Buss poses with the NBA championship trophy after Game 6 of the Finals between the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers on May 16, 1980. Learn about his bio, wiki, age, height, weight, dating, wife, girlfriend & kids, parents, career and more. 26. Reilly portraying then-team owner Jerry Buss in bed with a younger woman proclaiming: "If there’s two things in this world that make me believe in God. Jerry Buss Net Worth. Buss 2009 silver Bentley and his condo in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dating/Girlfriend (Name): N/A: Is Jim Buss Gay?: No: Profession: Vice president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers: Salary: N/A: Net Worth in 2023:. Jerry Buss was remembered in true "Showtime" fashion Thursday. Puppi Buss, 36, whose. Honey Kaplan: The Fictional Character The Juilliard alum — who currently plays Jerry Buss’ (John C. Dr. She grew up alongside her three siblings Johnny Buss, Jim Buss, and Janie Buss. Jerry Buss died at 5:55 a. Of course, Jerry. While the future of the show may be in danger, "Winning Time. The Lakers would. HBO miniseries about the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Magic Johnson sold his ownership stake in 2011. Where Is Karen Demel Now? Jerry Buss' ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel, is the mother of two of his children. ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,’ created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, follows the rise of the LA Lakers as they become an unstoppable force in the NBA during the 80s. Jerry Buss,. The eccentric businessman sets. 21, 2022 2:59 PM PT. Talking about their relationship, Karen and her late ex-boyfriend dated each other around the 1980s. He had two more with his girlfriend Karen Demel. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounts the life of her father, Dr. 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. . Al Pacino, 83, and 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah look every inch the happy. A. 04. He owned the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeanie Marie Buss was born on September 26, 1961, to Joann and Jerry Buss. Joey Buss, born in 1985, is Jesse’s only biological sibling. Advertisement. 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. According to Jeanie Buss, “It was really a simple economic. and Janie. "RMHWGC6Y – Jeanie Buss, girlfriend of Phil Jackson, walking her dog on March 15, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Buss's youngest son, Jimmy, faced the loss of his best friend and later his girlfriend alone. Buss, 61, and Mohr, 53, had been dating for several years before Buss went public with their relationship in 2021. July 9, 1987 12 AM PT. Karen Demel was once a love partner of the amazing L. Jerry Buss was born on 27 January 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He is the oldest son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Some wonder where the Lakers are headed after the death of their visionary owner. But, for the foreseeable future, she's Jerry Buss's Honey. Jerry Buss and Earvin Magic Johnson at the ceremony for Dr. More. . Kobe is holding up the trophy he won as series MVP. Buss walking into a front office meeting as the team prepares for the offseason. About. Jerry Buss and Kobe Bryant | Kevin Reece/WireImage. Jerry Buss. The wedding ceremony took place in Malibu and included 20 close friends and family members. His father was Jerry Buss, a famous American businessman, philanthropist, investor, and chemist. Contrary to the baseless portrayal in the HBO series, Jerry had nothing but love for and harmony with the Lakers organization, and in particular owner Dr. He then married Veronica Hoff in the same year, who would later find out. Jerry Buss, longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, passed away today at 5:55 am after a long illness. Take a look at some photos of Buss. Floyd Mayweather Jr. But the town’s done little to honor its famous son. Who Is Brad Pitt's Girlfriend, Ines de. Fans may know of Jeanie and her father Jerry Buss, but some are wondering what happened to Jeanie's brother Jim. ” “She was an incredible friend and woman. The happy and surprised Buss had announced her engagement with Jackson. Correction: An earlier version of this article indicated Dr. Jeanie Buss loves Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. Sterling, a Jewish real estate owner born Donald Tokowitz, bought the Clippers in 1981. They announced their split on social media in December 2016. Episode 6 of HBO's 'Winning Time' Season 2 is going to be intense. Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979 and was its face until his death in February 2013. Jerry Buss Religion, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Daughter, Mother - When we think of Jerry Buss, we often remember him as the legendary owner of the Los Angeles. Buss later had two more children with girlfriend Karen Demel named Joey and Jesse in 1985 and 1988, respectively. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past. Cheating on his girlfriend Cookie and impregnating her friend are both unflattering and inaccurate at once. Jerry Buss, whose ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers transformed the team into one of the most prestigious franchises in professional sports, died on Monday. Joey Buss, born in 1985, is Jesse’s only biological sibling. And now Jerry Buss, the one constant that tied them all together, has passed away. About. Dr. Buss married Veronica Hoff in 1972 while he was allegedly still married to Mueller. Jerry Buss created the blueprint when he committed to a rookie Magic Johnson as the centerpiece of their “Showtime” era dynasty. Jerry Buss (played by John C. Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA. Winning Time episode 2 also rightfully pokes fun at why the Los Angeles Lakers have their name, as Jerry Buss' mom points out that there are no lakes around. Sneaky, sneaky! Dillon. Jerry Buss was a kind-hearted and humble human being who is no longer with us; however, his children represent him, who works in the Lakers organization. The series is based on Jeff Pearlman's 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s and stars John C. The origin of the Los Angeles Lakers' name goes back to the foundation of the franchise. Players. Jerry Buss was in relationships with Jill St. His five siblings are. Mohr first became famous as a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and later. Jeanie Buss. Jeanie said ‘Dennis you want to go out to dinner?‘Jerry Buss had been a chemist and a mathematician long before he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. Jeanie’s parents divorced in 1972, which. His six kids were all employed by the Lakers at the time of his demise. Buss has been the Lakers' president since the 2013-14 season. kids--Joey, now 14, and Jesse, 10--with one of his girlfriends, Karen Demel. The Juilliard alum — who currently plays Jerry Buss’ (John C. The season 2 finale deals Jerry Buss a major blow in his desire to turn the Lakers into an unbeatable machine. m. Reilly as Buss, Solomon Hughes as Abdul-Jabbar, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Jason Segel as Westhead, Tamera Tomakili. Winning Time season 3 will continue to explore the personal lives of the Lakers, likely including Jerry Buss and his daughter Jeanie's drama and legal battles. 57 million in today's money.