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Jeanie Buss, Running Point and Los Angeles Lakers

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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.

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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.

Women's Health on MSN · 3d

Meet Jeanie Buss: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Running Point's Main Character

If the story sounds strangely familiar, that's because it is actually loosely based on a true story. As it turns out, Isla’s character is inspired by Jeanie Buss, who is president of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Like Isla, Jeanie’s family owns the Lakers—and Jeanie actually serves as an executive producer on the series.

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‘Running Point’ Boss David Stassen on Adapting Jeanie Buss’ Life and Channeling That Iconic Michael Jordan Commercial

The showrunner also pushes for productions to return to L.A. following the fires: "We're really lucky that our show about a ...

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Who’s In The ‘Running Point’ Cast? Meet The Stars Of Netflix’s Basketball Comedy

Netflix’s new sports comedy "Running Point" is currently the No. 1 show on the platform. Get to know the cast of the ...

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‘Running Point’ Is a Fun Basketball Comedy With a Deep Bench

Inspired loosely by the life of Jeanie Buss, the Netflix series counts Mindy Kaling among its creators and Kate Hudson among ...

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