From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. Buss originally went to invest in real estate in order to provide an income so he could continue teaching. But, this time, they I remember thinking it was really cool to have somebody go to the NBA straight from high school, somebody that was only five or six years older than me. We talked about where he was at in his life the Lakers we covered everything. 1961) and Janie (b. I said, Were trying to repeat, and I know you love winning championships, and a key piece of that is Lamar Odom. However, at the age of 80, Buss was still an active person who owned a professional basketball team and contributed to several sports franchises. He liked to talk hoops. He was amazing with his connections and who he knew, and now, I just had to put the work in, and I did that. Should you have information that conflicts with anything shown please make us aware by email. Then he was doing Italy for the whole summer. We had finished the parade, and Gary Vitti and the organization made the decision I needed surgery. Thats why when hed make a decision, hed take the time to explain to me the thought process behind it, so Id always know where that decision was coming from and why he believed in particular. His father, Lydus, He was talking about wanting to get out of Memphis and all this stuff, and Im like, Man itd be great if we could play together. Ive always had respect for him, known his family. Formerly, he was a well-known employee of Rooster Teeth Productions and the former 3rd Primary host of its subsidiary gameplay division Achievement Hunter. Reports suggest Prince Charles will live "in a flat above the shop" when he becomes king. Youve got this really good looking coach in Pat Riley whos completely Hollywood. We shared a hobby as coin collectors, and Dr. Buss owned some really important coins, and I was aware of that. I dont think other teams really wanted to deal with us to begin with, and then (that happened). I thought, Wow, this is awesome. compassion and care for others were evident in Busss generosity later in life. If you knew me you would understand Im not about money at all. Meghan Mountbatten Windsor, The Duchess of Sussex. Many friends and Id say, I call it the smorgasbord defense a little bit of everything.. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. Jerry Buss was known primarily for being the owner of the LA Lakers. Kurt Rambis and I were two guys where he talked to us in adulation, and at the same time, fully appreciated what we brought to the table every single night. You can be super successful and win at the highest level while being a great father and family man, and also still have a social life. We had several specialists look at him, and got a call from the guy at Stanford University, and he said, Im not worried about Ronny dying on the basketball court, I'm worried about Ronny dropping dead walking down the street. At that point, Ronny wasnt at Gonzaga anymore, so they didnt have health insurance for him; we hadnt signed him, so we werent responsible for his healthcare, and he had no personal healthcare insurance. It was a great relationship for a number of years. We had gone through the playoffs only losing one game, against Philly. He knew we had a great team, and he dealt with the good and the bad. So Jerry Buss does not still own the Lakers, but his children do. legal battles and boardroom politics (including a restraining order) Jeanie earned an MS and Ph.D. in physical chemistry and was ready to truly make his That confluence doesnt happen very often, and Dr. Buss was very much able to get with the moment and enjoy the moment. According to Jerrys So I became obsessed with it, and how that process worked. I connected with him more through others, some of the people that were tight with him, who would always tell me that Dr. You dont realize these things until you get my age, that you have these kinds of people, that theyre not just your boss. Its about bringing out the best from that person. You walk into the locker room and you see three Hall of Famers on your side, plus one of the best defenders of all time in Michael Cooper, and a great coach, and you cant help but feel that way. All relationship and family history information shown on FameChain has been compiled from data in the public domain. And how he conducted business, it was always, hey, Im holding all the cards. Dr. Buss told me how (Stone) came up with the title. I was a rookie. Everybodys been calling, but this is the call Ive been waiting on. And guess what, a few months later, it ended up happening, and our paths crossed and we had an incredible run and were able to win championships. Along with the Lakers, he also won two WNBA championships with Lisa Leslie, DeLisha Milton-Jones, and Tameka Dixon. concept of premium seating when he created the Forum Club. Buss introduced He was a wheeler and dealer. Thats not to say it was Im super thankful how Kobe wanted me on board, how Dr. Buss also was in favor and supportive of getting me and doing what it took to get me to the Lakers. And there were always all these hours spent talking basketball, and him trying to prep me for a bigger role. Dont worry about it, kid. This isnt to say he was Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty provides a dramatized version of that period. with Karen Demel Jesse Buss born 1988, age 34 (approx.) Former Saturday Night Live cast member Jay was married to . After a family feud, Jim resigned from the Buss Family Trusts and the Board of directors but is still seemingly a part-owner of the franchise. Limmy is a Scottish comedian, writer, and Twitch streamer. There was another interesting time back home in North Carolina when I was watching the draft on TV, and nobody had been talking about me being traded, and I hadnt heard any rumors or anything. Smiled and laughed, drank champagne and went to the White House. However, the family was embroiled in a legal battle regarding the ownership of the Lakers in 2017. Very few. We had a bunch of guys who were great guys that all knew their roles, and they werent out seeking attention for themselves. It was a nice event, because hed ask every player and every coach to say a few words, and it was a nice atmosphere. Patrol officers saw him driving on the wrong side of the road in San Diego Jeanie was only 19 when she became the general manager of the Los Angeles Strings, a tennis team owned by Jerry. Any age group, any ethnic group. (Fast forward to the Finals) against Indiana, and in the 4th quarter and my dad grabs me and Jesse with a minute left in the game, and he says, We gotta go! He just took us down to the court. The Lakers were the crown jewel. I first met him at Muhammad Alis retirement party at the Forum. He had a huge, beautiful office with all kinds of knick knacks and stuff like that. A teacher doesnt turn off the student with a tone of voice. With all of the great players and coaches on one hand and the management and staff on the other under the leadership of Dr. Buss, the Lakers continued to grow in to a massive international brand, with legions of fans around the world identifying with Purple and Gold. Pat did a great job good basketball mind, and he had the work ethic to achieve that. He had this amazing feel for price sensitivity and value. We would go to Italy a lot, and we were staying at the Hotel Le Boulevard in Venice on the island of Lido when we had to trade Shaq. There becomes a bigger trust by an owner, a greater dependency on the people whom youre working closely with. A few times a year, especially if Dr. Buss traveled with the team, wed sit down and hed ask my opinion about certain things with the team, which I really appreciated his confidence in me. It was a way to motivate us to be efficient. He made sure they had the kind of food I wanted, and he was really attentive to the little details to make sure it was a comfortable environment to me. Dr. Buss created that. However, Buss sold the Los Angeles Kings Hockey to Bruce NcNall in 1988. If you wish to learn more about the whereabouts of Jerry Buss sons, here is everything you need to know! So when you talk about him not being a person who would yell or be a tyrant or throw things to motivate, he was a teacher, and he knew how to motivate people. success soon followed. He was just really conscious of people around him and respected people that worked for him. But it appears as though Johnny began a career in sports management in 1975 and later became the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development of the Los Angeles Lakers for several years. some siblings selling their 11% stake in the team (valued at $3 billion at the That was one of his favorite things he started doing later on, because before, he was doing Hawaii for a month. And at the time, Cooke owned an NFL team in Washington, and he saw Jerry Buss as a worthy person to carry on with the Lakers and the Los Angeles Kings and the Forum. Think about somebody calling you to say goodbye, and we both cried for I dont know how many hours. I dont do death very well. Businessman Jerry Buss buying the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 marked the beginning of an incredible run of success for the NBA franchise over the next twenty years. After the 2008 debacle, being able to redeem yourself in 2010, that made it extra special. During the Finals in Philly in 2001, we would get cheesesteaks before the games. After Jerry's death, his children took up various roles within [] Los Angeles won five titles in the 1980s thanks to the dynamic duo of Magic. I was like, Listen, I havent talked to anybody from the Lakers organization, no one has called me, I dont know if its true. He said, Well, we think its true, weve talked to Jerry West. I said, Well you know what, I dont know who the manager is of this team. The family moved to Los Furthermore, this businessman has also owned the Playboy Club of the Phoenix. Meghan Markle. Theyd grab a card, and hed ask them what their stats were that year. I love him, and his family, and I thank him to this day for the opportunity. massive impression on the young Jerry in business and personality traits. What a unique talent he was. What people dont realize is that Phil (Jackson) and them called me when we were about to lose Lamar Odom, and said, youre the only one (Dr. Buss) will listen to. He had a brilliant mind, and he made a fortune in real estate because he was able to see the opportunity and bring everything together, and thats how he built his wealth. The oldest and adopted child of Jerry Buss, Lee Buss is the sister of Jeanie Buss. Dr. Buss was very thoughtful. All those times we were together, I shared with him, I wanted to be more than just a basketball player. That's why, when I created this new uniform, I wanted people to see that. I dont remember a whole lot about the podium when Dr. Buss accepted the championship, but I do remember that Kareem stuck a towel in Pat Rileys mouth so he wouldnt say wed win it again next year. Its easy to say that he was the best sports owner around the world. When Jerry Buss died in February 2013, the legendary Lakers owner left his six children each with an equal vote in charge of a family trust, with a 66% ownership stake in the team. Theyll like that! Bit by bit, hed put his personal love in every selection and make sure that at least during the Holidays, all the people that meant something to him got something meaningful. 1953[citation needed]), Johnny (b.1956), Jim (b. team. In the mid to late 1970s, Dr. Buss owned the Los Angeles Strings of World Team Tennis. She also terminated the The most innovative with Showtime and all the business connections he was way ahead of his time, more than any owner in history. It was probably the only time I felt really stressed with the Lakers. The sale of the team would require a majority vote among the six children. Meghan Markle. It was really important when I gave that speech not just to honor his memory and his legacy, but to also make sure we honor him in a way that we carry his legacy moving forward. But when we did speak and get a chance to talk to each other, I thought it was real genuine. died in 2013. That would be amazing to me. With Dr. Buss in particular, I had surgery on my left wrist after my rookie year. with JoAnn Buss{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "JoAnn Buss", "gender": "Female" }, Joey Buss{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Joey Buss", "gender": "Male" }, born 1985, age 37 (approx.) Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss, and Phil Jackson, Lakers celebrate their 1985 Championship over the Celtics. Back then, you could drive in right off the street. With an active income from real estate, he even purchased Pickfair, the Beverly Hills estate in 1979, which Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks once owned. We reached our natural peak as a team in 87, 88 and 89. 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. With his franchise point guard at the helm, Dr. Buss saw to the creation of Showtime, an all-time great sports dynasty that saw the Lakers go to the NBA Finals nine times in 12 years, amassing five championships with their owner front and center. Ultimately we came back and made another offer and Lamar took it. Id run into him in Los Angeles at various places and said hello. He didnt walk around with a big hammer. And Id just played in a rec league game maybe a week prior. Between 2006 and 2011, Id see him when I was coaching, and wed reflect on memories. He was very, very friendly, and the door was always open. He would just sit there, empty desk, and Id go through the business with him and vary rarely would he say, Let me think about that and get back to you. It was almost always he had an opinion or a decision right then and there. Life is funny that way. Today, the value of the Lakers is up to $1 Billion as one of the most valuable sports franchises. [24][25] On February 21, hundreds of friends, colleagues, and family members gathered to pay tribute to Buss in a televised memorial service at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, across from the Lakers' home court, Staples Center. I gave him Jerrys number. Almost never, to my knowledge, I dont remember ever seeing him with a pen or a pad in front of him. Im going to always remember Vegas, Hawaii, Palm Springs all his favorite places. Well, except for the getting along part. They watched the game and came out cheering and smiling, and I asked whats happening, and he said, Were getting ice cream! I was excited to have the ice cream thats probably when becoming a Lakers fan began for me. He spent two years convincing Cooke to sell him the team, in May of 1979. And I knew, dont talk about management. It was a very unique way of conducting business. But inside it was the 4th of July, with fireworks. mark on the world. They traded their starting center for a guard. investment in West Los Angeles in 1959. We were up 3-1, and I remember about 2-to-3 hours before tip, I called him and said, Where are you, why are you not coming to Orlando? He said, Im not going to make it, you have to hold down the fort if we win, you have to accept the trophy. I said, Why cant someone else do it. He said, No, youre an owner, Im having you do it. I said, Well, OK do you have any advice? He said, Oh youll do great, dont worry, and he hung up the phone. [18], On May 29, 2007, Buss was issued a citation for driving under the influence after two California Highway Patrol officers saw him driving his gold Mercedes-Benz on the wrong side of the road in the coastal community of Carlsbad in northern San Diego County, with a 23-year-old woman passenger. Hed get a chuckle out of it, and a lot of satisfaction. California Trust Notification Requirements, Probate Without a Will / Intestate Succession, 9018 Balboa Blvd., #620, Northridge, CA 91325, Lakers expected to remain a Buss family-owned team,, Man Leaves $1 Million Estate to Actors Hed Never Met, Doctors Can Assist in Communication with Health Care Proxy. Buss became the third Laker to enter the Hall as a contributor, alongside Chick Hearn and Pete Newell. If we werent playing well, he would just show up at practice, unannounced, wouldnt say anything. widespread reactions from the sports world and beyond. The NBA wasnt like what it is today at that time. He treated people with respect. In 1978, they moved to the Forum from the Sports Arena, and my dad was a big sports fan, so hed go to Laker games. Afterwards, I had to go to the hospital for three days. While still very much involved with the Lakers, Dr. Buss continued to rely on Mitch Kupchak, Phil Jackson, Jim Buss, Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson as the Lakers built back up from the Kobe-Shaq years into the Kobe-Pau Gasol-Lamar Odom years. Pat learned his job on the fly. You focus on star players like Kobe and Shaq when youre a kid. At the end of the conversation he pushed that over, and he said, What I want to do Pat, is to take care of you and to be fair with you. So he pushed the number towards me, and I turned it over and I said, Thats more than fair, Dr. Buss. Shook his hand, and we had a deal on a new 3-year contract. 1988). A lot of people have different memories of him mine were always good, and he just always showed the best about who he was. 66% share of the Lakers and passed this down equally to his children, who now I dont know if its Jerry West, or if its Magic, I dont know whats going on. I just couldnt believe it. The Lakers are on fire. Bulls are the next best with six wins and were one of the reasons the Lakers Even after I got traded away, we still kept in touch. Johnny, Jim, Jeanie, and Janie with his wife JoAnn Mueller (divorced The team was dominant He joined the Lakers in 1998 as an apprentice to General Manager Jerry West. New Jersey in 2002 was great; we stayed in New York. I knew he and Magic were really close. But it wasnt just He was doing it because it was truly his passion. The league wasnt faring that well prior to 1979, for whatever the reasons were, so whether it was Magic, Dr. Buss or a combination of things that coincided with their arrival, it helped save this league and helped pave the way for all of us to do what we do today. Jerry would wake up at 4.30am to dig ditches for hours before heading to 5 stars - Have you ever seen anybody win the lottery? After we lost to the Pistons*, we had an organization type of dinner, with all the players and the media in a banquet room. Im like the janitor, pretty much. All relationship and family history information shown on FameChain has been compiled from data in the public domain. It was amazing. dropping just one game throughout. In 1985, before we left (L.A. after Game 5), I told the dudes only take one set of clothes. It is believed to be correct at the . My dream was to be a businessman after I was done. There was purity to that. If I was offended by the book, or what my feelings were. Her mother, Jessie, remarried after three years of moving to Los Angeles, and again, they had to move to Kemmerer, Wyoming. As a millionaire businessman and real estate investor, Jerry was also fond of playing poker. People thought he grossly overpaid, and people wondered who is this maverick, who is this Dr. Buss? general, owe him a debt of gratitude. So that was one of the things I noticed about him. At the end of the day, it was almost like a perfect puzzle. I knew he wanted to win, and I think what I was doing while I was there with the team that he had put together, he was satisfied with. And Jerry West pulled off the biggest free agent signing there ever was when he brought Shaquille ONeal in 1996. Very genuine, honest guy, and I respected him a lot.
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