Buss took over as team president and as the Lakers representative on the NBA Board of Governors. In 2020, she became the first female controlling owner to guide her team to an NBA championship, giving her six NBA titles overall as an owner/executive.
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The daughter of legendary Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Jeanie grew up immersed in the world of professional sports, learning invaluable lessons from her father about leadership, determination, and perseverance.
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Buss’s journey into sports management began at a young age when she became involved with the Los Angeles Strings, her father’s World Team Tennis franchise.
At just 19 years old, Buss was appointed as the general manager of the Strings, marking the beginning of her illustrious career in sports management. Despite her youth, Buss demonstrated exceptional leadership and business acumen, laying the foundation for her future success in the industry.


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