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Johnny Buss -- L.A. Lakers Exec DIVORCING Ex-Clippers Dancer

Los Angeles Lakers executive Johnny Buss -- oldest son of deceased Lakers owner Jerry Buss -- has filed for divorce from his wife, who happens to be an ex-Clippers dancer, TMZ has learned. Johnny -- who's currently the V.P. of Strategic Development…

Kobe Bryant Invited to Play at WSOP as Tribute to Former Lakers Owner Jerry Buss

The World Series of Poker will be without one of its brightest stars this July, as Dr. Jerry Buss—longtime participant in the various WSOP events and former Los Angeles Lakers team owner—passed away on February 18 of this year. WithShow More Summary

Jerry Buss Told Young Girlfriend ... KEEP QUIET!!!!

3 months agoPop Culture / Celebrity : TMZ.com

The woman who scored an expensive condo, Bentley AND MORE from deceased L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss had clear instructions from the mogul -- KEEP QUIET about the relationship. Delia Cortez tells TMZ... she started dating Jerry "years ago" when she…

Jerry Buss leaves young girlfriend Hawaiian condo and Bentley in will

Following his death in February, Lakers owner Jerry Buss's will reveals the 80-year-old left a Hawaiian condo and Bentley to his young girlfriend.

Jerry Buss Left Condo, Bentley To Young Girlfriend

Before his death Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, wrote his much younger girlfriend Delia Cortez into his will. A recently surfaced copy of Jerry’s will shows that he has left Delia his condo in Hawaii and his 2009 Bentley. The estate according to the filed will is worth $5.5 million and is [...]Show More Summary

In keeping Kobe Bryant, not Shaq, Jerry Buss made right call

The conflict between Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal years ago forced the Lakers owner to make a bold call that completed his legacy. It was the summer of 2004, and an aging sports owner was faced with a decision for the ages. It was a choice between two small words with giant ramifications. It was a hurried selection that would last forever.

Los Angeles Lakers: Jerry Buss and the 5 Most Influential Lakers Executives

In honor of the late Dr. Jerry Buss, arguably the greatest owner an NBA franchise has ever seen, we take a look at some executives and front-office personnel that solidified Los Angeles Lakers lore. Dr. Buss brought "Showtime" to the NBA in the form of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy, winning five championships. Show More Summary

Lakers owner Jerry Buss brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.

Lakers fans will remember the real estate mogul for enjoying extraordinary NBA success — 10 championships in three-plus decades — but equally important to his legacy was a sense of showmanship. The frozen fields of Wyoming came first. Show More Summary

Lakers greats speak fondly of their time with Jerry Buss

From Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant, Pat Riley to Phil Jackson, Jerry Buss is remembered as a savvy team owner and a friend. At Jerry Buss' memorial service Feb. 21, more than a dozen speakers honored the longtime Lakers owner, who died Feb. Show More Summary

And now, the rest of the story about Jerry Buss

A chat with Bob Steiner, a confidant to the Lakers boss, yields insights into the team owner and his decision-making. It took several cups of coffee and a couple of hours one recent morning to realize there was still so much more to know about Jerry Buss.

Jerry Buss' everlasting purple and bold effect

The late Lakers owner's impact can't be contained in a single city or a single sport. Jerry Buss may be gone, but Jerry Buss hasn't gone anywhere.

It was USC that made him Dr. Jerry Buss

The future Lakers owner's education included a PhD in physical chemistry from the university, and he went on to give millions of dollars to support its needs. Jerry Buss did not enroll as a USC graduate student with aspirations of becoming one of the most successful owners in professional sports history.

L.A. Lakers Game-by-Game Predictions for the Month of March

As March quickly approaches, it is apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be playing some very inspirational basketball after the passing of their owner, Dr. Jerry Buss. However, with both the Utah Jazz and the Houston RocketsShow More Summary

Jerry Buss Death Certificate -- Prostate Cancer Led to Kidney Failure

4 months agoPop Culture / Celebrity : TMZ.com

Late L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss suffered from prostate cancer before ultimately succumbing to kidney failure... this according to his death certificate.According to the doc, Buss suffered from metastatic sarcomatoid prostate cancer in the 15…

Lakers Undefeated in Post-Buss Era

The Los Angeles Lakers won their third consecutive game since the death of their legendary and iconic owner Dr. Jerry Buss last Monday when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 103-99 in a crucial battle for playoff positioning in theShow More Summary

LETTERS: Going all in for Jerry Buss

Lakers owner is remembered as one of a kind Jerry Buss was one of those few men who seemingly recognized that owning a sports franchise is different than owning any other type of business. He appeared to disdain the mantle of chief executive,...Show More Summary

Legendary Lakers owner Buss buried in private ceremony

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was buried in a private ceremony on Friday.

Kobe Bryant Channels Inner Phil Jackson to Deliver Message to Dwight Howard

On February 21, thousands showed up to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles to pay their respects to former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who passed away on Feb. 18 after an 18-month battle with cancer. The Nokia Theatre crowd was filled with former Lakers players and coaches, and many of them took to the stage to express how much Dr. Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & More Tribute Jerry Buss During L.A. Memorial [Photos]

Los Angles Lakers owner Jerry Buss passed away from cancer earlier in the week, and today he was memorialized during a ceremony in the City of Angels. Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Shaquel O’Neal, and many more packed the Nokia Theatr...

A memorial service perfectly suited to Jerry Buss: glitz, grace and some goofiness

Lakers greats past and present show up to remember the team's owner, who died Monday. Phil Jackson fights back tears, Shaquille O'Neal recalls calling Buss' bluff and Kobe Bryant reminds his teammates of their duty going forward. The stage was filled with flowers and gold. The audience was filled with short skirts and diamonds.

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