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Lakers' owner Dr. Jerry Buss: 1933-2013
One of the most influential owners in sports and the driving force that turned the Lakers into the premier NBA franchise, Dr. Jerry Buss passed away at the age of 80.
- Memorial recollections:
Magic Johnson | Jerry West | Pat Riley | Kobe - Shaq | Phil Jackson | David Stern | Kareem | 'A celebration of life'
Headlines
- Buss buried in private ceremony at Forest Lawn
- Buss honored by NBA greats at memorial in L.A.
- Lakers, Kobe honor Buss in pregame ceremony
- Statements from Commissioner Stern and others
- Blinebury: Buss made Lakers 'showtime' operation
- Lakers will wear commerative 'JB' patch on jerseys
- Bryant, Kupchak endorse Buss heirs to run Lakers
- Memorial service set for Lakers owner Jerry Buss
- Magic says Buss made him the man he is today
- Lakers.com: Current team reflects on Buss' passing
A Legendary Owner
Career retrospective: Dr. Jerry Buss
NBA TV takes a look back at the life and career of legendary Lakers' owner Dr. Jerry Buss.
Unmatched Legacy
With his first act as owner, he drafted Magic Johnson. The rest, as they say, is history.
Hall of Famer
With 10 NBA titles under his leadership, Buss was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2010.
NBA World Reacts
Twitter reactions from around the NBA
The basketball world took to Twitter to offer their thoughts and condolences after Jerry Buss' death.
Father of the Lakers' dynasty
Buss put the 'show' in Showtime
"What vision. That's the lasting impression of the unique man who presided over a franchise known throughout the world for its glamour, rare level of attention and success. "
- Scott Howard-Cooper
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Dr. Jerry Buss