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.
L.A. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Shares the True Story Behind Running Point
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
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.
Kate Hudson Basketball Sitcom ‘Running Point’ Is an Easy Layup, But Could Work on Its Long Game: TV Review
Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling team up for Netflix basketball sitcom 'Running Point', an easy layup that could work on its long game.
'Running Point': Kate Hudson sparkles as new basketball team owner in sweet workplace comedy
Hudson delivers a sparkling performance as the newly appointed president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves pro basketball franchise, who runs into a full-court press nearly every day on the job, whether she’s navigating her way through the machinations and schemes of her three brothers (who all work in the front office),
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson Take on Pro Basketball in 'Running Point'
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles
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”
‘Running Point’ Review: Kate Hudson Anchors a Netflix Basketball Comedy Only Kind of Worth Rooting For
Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the ...
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Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently ...
'Running Point' delivers classic sitcom energy in a nepobaby package
Kate Hudson charms in Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen's sweet show about billionaire siblings ...
‘Running Point’ review: A lot like ‘Entourage,’ minus the bro-y energy
Kate Hudson stars in the Netflix comedy series as a woman suddenly thrust into the top job running a professional basketball ...
Mindy Kaling goes for a layup with comedy series ‘Running Point’
Real life Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss, an admired, larger than life figure, inspired Thursday’s “Running Point,” ...
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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Jeanie Buss: Lakers Embracing Luka Doncic & Family To Allow Smooth Transition To L.A.
The trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was a blockbuster deal that completely changed the fortunes of ...