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,
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.
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 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.
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.
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”
Netflix's 'Running Point' ends on a juicy cliffhanger — here's what we know about a potential season 2
Netflix's new show "Running Point" ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the door open for more. Here's what we know about a ...
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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 ...
Kate Hudson hopes new Netflix series will inspire young women in sports
Kate Hudson hopes to inspire young women to pursue careers in sports management with her new Netflix series "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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Pepperdine’s Netflix Series Suit Questions Jeanie Buss Role
A lawsuit filed by Pepperdine University against Netflix over Running Point, its soon-to-launch comedy series based on a semi-fictionalized Los Angeles pro basketball team named the Waves, accuses the ...
New on Netflix: 5 movies and shows to watch this week (Feb. 24-Mar. 2)
The top shows and movies new on Netflix this week are headlined by a new original comedy from acclaimed ...
The Truth About Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade: Jeanie Buss Speaks Out
Lakers President Jeanie Buss discusses the recent trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, Bronny James' development within ...
Sibling rivalry highlighted in Netflix sports comedy 'Running Point'
All episodes of "Running Point," co-starring Kate Hudson, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver and Justin Theroux, are available to stream Feb. 27 on Netflix.