Jeanie Buss talks about growing up with Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss

Lakers president and co-owner Jeanie Buss talks about the relationship with her father, Jerry Buss, and her upbringing alongside Magic Johnson and the ‘Showtime’ Lakers. (Producer/Editor)

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

10 titles in 34 years. Only missed the playoffs twice in that time frame. Absolutely the greatest team sports owner of my lifetime and probably always will be.

[@joejett5084]

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[@KrazieSevin]

Magic probably smashed that at some point

[@qs4177]

@@joejett5084 10 Titles 16 NBA finals Appearances 32 NBA playoff runs during Dr. Buss’s 34 year tenure as the owner of the LA Lakers.

[@russs7574]

Please tell me you're not counting winning the Disney Bubble Tournament.

[@russs7574]

@@qs4177 Dr. Buss must have been one of the best owners to play for. We've been blessed like that here in Pittsburgh with the Rooney family, and Mario Lemieux. And, oh yeah, Bob Nutting, too......NOT. Nutting sucks.

[@petercameron4576]

THE NEW HBO series is FANTASTIC!!!!

[@lameloball2867]

Ya really shows Kareem well lol that Mf does not like anything makes sense how he talks now lol Mf hates everyone and everything

[@p00784]

On God

[@joseywales4874]

If you love fake ass shit

[@Jman417]

I love it

[@qs4177]

You like it but the Lakers don’t

[@tinamina5859]

Magic and Jennie are so lucky to have someone like Dr Buss as a mentor that was willing to share information about business and goals.

[@fml5910]

I wouldn't be surprised if Magic put his wand in Jeanie's box.

[@billblaski9523]

​@@fml5910lol

[@DungNguyen-vn3eu]

Dr Buss hands down the best owner of a team a team can ever ask for. Players loved him and fans loved him as well.

[@cartergomez5390]

Yes, we all love him. ❤ he reminds me of my grandpa 👴 who is always guiding me in spirit.

[@MaverickIceman]

Well. There's Mark Cuban

[@killaseason82]

@@MaverickIceman not even close n not half as much success or innovative things added to the game

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

Such a visionary!!

[@darthsmallville]

EVER. 🙏🏻god bless that man. He literally saved basketball ❤️

[@castlejrichardson6308]

Magic Johnson rookie year changed the Dynamics Forever in Lakers History 🏀🏆💍💜💛💜💛

[@nfsapaulo9058]

You seen the show🔥

[@slauzon01]

I would add the he changed the landscape of basketball forever along with Larry legend. Those 2 saved basketball.

[@markjackson6134]

@@slauzon01 So much so, Bird and Magic should be the NBA symbol. They changed college, the NBA, ushered in-"Making others around him better". The NBA playoffs were on tape delay when they arrived. I only wonder how it would've turned out if they were drafted by other teams, including reversing theirs.

[@thomaswilson7538]

@@markjackson6134 I slightly disagree. We should have a 5 leaft clover for the NBA logo. 5 legends, all. 5 heads in that 5-leaf clover? MJ and MJ, Bird, Russell, and last but not least, in the middle, no one but Red Auerbach.

[@markjackson6134]

@@thomaswilson7538 I have zero problem with that suggestion:):) But Magic and Bird's "game" revolutionized the game itself.

[@bubbahenderson7418]

You know Magic hit that

[@timhoward5]

no offense that's ugly with that forehead no offense

[@SportsFan329]

I know I would

[@alexhuerta2947]

Bubba Henderson haha you got that right

[@VanIyke]

@CHARLES, Dennis Rodman does not count. That dude was fuckin' half the chicks in LA AND Chicago. Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

[@marleneduterte7988]

Bubba Henderson i

[@benchang1022]

The man who brought us showtime. Basketball was never the same. Magic was my idol growing up.

[@billblaski9523]

Jack McKinney brought Showtime, get your facts correct please

[@Gtagwithreece]

Dr Buss was a special dude you could just tell by looking him. What a great Dad. I loved those 80’s Lakers teams Kareem Magic Jamal Wilkes Worthy Norm Nixon Super Cooooooper. Showtime

[@richardjones1257]

The ol Coop a loop I Loved Showtime I love Magic a walking highlight reel Kareem a special time! I teared up watching Kobe ask for a moment of silence! Chick let’s put it in the Refrigerator I will never ever forget them!!!!

[@kennethbailey6634]

What a treasured life. No question that Mr Buss was the greatest owner ever. He got what life and the joy of life is all about. That kind of joy is priceless. I met Magic in 1981 and he is down to earth.

[@davidluck3539]

Dr. Buss 😉 👍

[@Rikcuh]

@@davidluck3539 Jerry 😄👍🏻

[@ethelredhardrede1838]

@@davidluck3539 Actually no. Only medical doctors are normally called Dr. even when not on a job concerning their doctorate. Jerry Buss PhD was not doing chemistry as the owner of the Lakers. He taught chemistry at Cal State Long Beach before I went there in the 70's. I took two classes in chem but he was gone by then. When he was teaching chem, then he would properly be called Dr Buss. Not as a team owner. Yes I know its popular to call him Dr. Buss but isn't right to do so.

[@ticowayne6691]

I love jeannie Buss! Such a beautiful, down to earth, & humble woman!! God Bless her!!

[@franchino88]

She’s beautiful 🤩

[@davehowes5162]

As someone who moved from San Francisco to OC and became a Lakers fan while remaining a 49ero faithful, it was a great time to be fan. Dr Buss and Eddie D helped make those teams top shelf for decades. Great owners.

[@squintso8961]

Thank you JB for making us laker fans feel the love and compassion for the purple and gold. Usually team owners are asses but Dr Buss and his daughter kept it real and never put the fans to the side. True laker nation #goldarmor#

[@russs7574]

Yes, but "daughter" brought a real ass to LA. It was so satisfying to see LeDiva and the Lakers crash and burn this season.....and to watch him blame it on everybody but himself.

[@damarideadass8305]

@@russs7574 LeBron brought a title to LA.

[@realamerican5016]

He seems to be the best owner of any sport ever. I'm from the east coast and I didn't know as much about him as I could have but the more I learned the more I like him and respect him.

[@fml5910]

I agree way better than that POS Kraft owner of the Cheatriots.

[@keithwallace5983]

My favorite basketball player of all time. My favorite basketball team of all time. Thank you Magic. Thank you Lakers !!!!

[@seankennedy18]

As a Boston born Celtic fan I can honestly say that I have so much respect for the Lakers and the Buss family. You have to have respect for your enemy, and in a way you even have to love them. Lakers vs Celtics forever. The greatest robbery in the history of organized sport. Yes even greater than Red Sox Yankees. I may hate the Lakers when we play them, but I never hate the players. Okay, I was close with Ron Artest, but other than World be Free, I ain't got nothing but love for ya and the epic memories! And a bit of respect for Ron. 😊 Go Green!

[@blakedmc1989HD]

much respect! i'm still Lakers for life even tho Boston is tha biggest rival to tha Lakers

[@patrickr.5900]

"The greatest ROBBERY in the history of organized sport"...???

[@jamespetersen6433]

Nope sorry Yankees -Red Sox appx 90 years

[@broadstreet21]

I respect Dr. Buss, but his daughter, well, she's no Dr. Buss.

[@martyc909]

As a Lakers fan, it takes me time to appreciate the Celtics, lol, like the late-90’s to appreciate Bird. Growing up Boston was the enemy, and green was the worst color. But over time you learn about Bill Russell who seems like the most amazing person, Bird who was grit personified, and even the Big 3 team. But Boston always found a way to win, which I appreciate. Just don’t make me say anything nice about Tatum and Brown right now, they can be the ones to give Boston a title and break the tie!

[@Playsinvain]

This woman seems about as down to earth and humble a human being that I’ve heard in a long time. All the best to her

[@PIP...33]

SHE POSE FOR PLAYBOY MAGIG DID HER WHEN SHE WAS 16 SHE WILL NEVER BE GOOD PERSON.

[@bailinnumberguy]

I like her. Very genuine. She could be a seriously stuck up rich girl, but she's just the opposite.

[@87alock]

Randy Bailin. How do you know that, because of some interview on the internet?

[@georgewilson7706]

This comment has aged poorly.

[@chosenone2503]

@@georgewilson7706 How so?

[@rexscipio3344]

How do you know what she truly is?

[@jaimemonzon2817]

Do you see it though

[@awesumpowerz6805]

Jeanie Buss is Beautiful!!! I Love Magic!!!

[@athletesattorney5045]

AweSum PowerZ marry me jeannie BUSS

[@decretiahearn2674]

Winning Time is one of the best shows out right now I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maxxmabemwe4859]

There will never be another team like SHOW TIME. When they took the court magic was in the air. My favorite player of all time is Mr. Earvin Johnson, it was really like watching a magic show when that Lakers team took the court.

[@edwinhooks]

The bulls is the greatest team to me micheal jordan took a franchise that was never a winning culture and won 6 titles in 8 years that’s amazing and they beat magic and Kareem for his first title 4 1 I was too hound to watch magic but my mom and grandma loved magic and Kareem and James worthy

[@markcianfarani8777]

@@edwinhooks kareem! Wasnt on that team..do your research better my friend. It was vlade divac. On tge lakers 91 team. That lost to the bulls.

[@markcianfarani8777]

@@edwinhooks Jordan! Only won..when tge celtics n pistons..n lakers got old. When those great crltucs teams were around..tge bulls didn't win once..get it straight..

[@Richiefreshhh]

@@markcianfarani8777 STOP 🤣🤣

[@russs7574]

I'm just a little older than you, I'm guessing. Not a Lakers fan, but Kareem was always my favorite player, going all the way back to his days as Lew Alcindor at UCLA.

[@jacobbogner9043]

may Dr. Buss and Kobe continue to RIP.

[@austinsandifer5006]

This was such a good interview,I love her energy .

[@ernieakina8879]

Jeanie is legendary like her dad and all of the Lakers past, present, and future....Dr. Jerry Buss raised her well. Go Jeanie lead Lakers back to the championship days...

[@makula5543]

Jeanie is legendary?????

[@russs7574]

I don't think she's legendary anymore.....not after bringing the LeDiva Circus to town. And please, do NOT start about rings.....they didn't win an NBA title. That was the Disney Bubble Tournament Championship.

[@cryaboutit1304]

@@russs7574 lol someone’s crying like a bitch😂

[@elwin38]

Rest in Power Dr Buss and Kobe!!🙏🏾🏀🏀✊🏾😢

[@elwin38]

....and Gianna too♥🙏🏾

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

This is beautiful! Thank you!

[@normpanado7774]

The best owner ever of the lakers 🙏rip mr bus…. Love the history u gave the hole world .. I love LA

[@eboooo]

This was beautiful

[@edkiely2712]

Great piece! Dr. Buss helped create a vision for the Lakers and he achieved that vision! So many great memories from the time he bought the team until now. There's something to be said about the Southern California image that fits so well with the Showtime Lakers. There was nothing better than those summers during the 80's when the Lakers were making that playoff push. Great times! Thanks Dr. Buss!

[@vanjohnson9837]

Dr.j.buss left a legend r.i.p.march2022.

[@benjamingohring6163]

What a beautiful Woman, what a Wonderful daughter, what great female owner she is but Most important what a nice Woman. I am proud to be a Lakers Fan. Jerry Buss was a great Person

[@Paul-ew5st]

Actually you listed the important one first. If she was ugly you wouldn't be saying the rest.

[@kendob9642]

@@Paul-ew5st your opinion doesn't matter, paul

[@richardgaines9450]

man i am in love with her !

[@savinay4812]

Jeanie Buss can still get it!

[@greggarner1428]

Dr. Buss is the greatest owner in all sports. WE MISS YOU! Laker nation loves Dr. Buss!

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

It's so sad to see what they've done to our Lakers 😔😔

[@rickvictor8939]

SHE IS A VERY SIMPLE AND DOWN TO EARTH LADY WITH KNOW EGO I JUST LOVE HER ,OF COURSE MAGIC HIT THAT

[@loweni7460]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@TL2354]

NO ego, not know you idiot

[@charliev-lakers4life415]

Rick Victor I bet not only Magic. She probably saw the players as Meat to devour 😂😂

[@71ishmar]

Fluke Walton is hitting that Now,that’s why he still got a Job! 😂

[@prime535]

@@TL2354 We have to learn to teach without ridicule! The world would be a lot better place

[@sonnycook5346]

Greatest Owner ever Dr. Buss

[@TheAvargas687]

Dr, buss the best owner in sports ,loved his players ,the fans and the city of L,A . HE CARED about winning and the image of the Lakers, the forum was not just a arena but also a place to get away ,

[@yeshuaford]

Great interview. Never saw most of this footage

[@jahson460]

Merci beaucoup pour ce content, si riche et instructif...

[@1burnman]

It was a special time and I'm privileged to be growing up at the same time great memories I will never forget them because they were my memories what a time that was very special also with chick hearn on the mic thank you very much Jeannie

[@Jiltedin2007]

I can’t wait to see Jeannie’s version of Winning Time so she can tell us about the Dr. Jerry Buss ERA in Los Angeles.

[@ebenezertetteh4214]

seeing Kobe speech put tears in my eyes

[@johnricciojr.5324]

Amazing fam ❤️

[@Mike-sp9sk]

Jeanie will always be the lakers sweetheart

[@lynetteclark2344]

The lakers and players will go down in history as the show time team of all times.

[@lorenzodelre7001]

YT showed this today only. I am thankfull for what father and daughter have done and been doing for the Lakers fans. Magic Johnson's the reason I wanted start learn how to play ball, in the first place. Now I shall ask Miss JB to take back the squad from every other business ineterst, hire athletse who are able to play, keep the few ones good already in the room and waive who does not now how to play. Lets start over. A three years project.

[@stevensylvester2658]

She's still beautiful Jennie Buss

[@251Trioxin]

Dr Buss was an amazing human being 👍

[@brianogden1789]

I meet and talked with Dr Buss twice, not full of himself, very considerate of others, a gentleman, nothing bad to say about him. RIP 🙏

[@cntfoolmebuddy]

She loved that Magic Johnson.

[@nightgoggles9931]

Apparently he doesn't love her

[@chuyozuna2398]

RIP the GOAT jerry buss

[@lionkingmohamed3929]

LeShannon Sharpe Mexican Son nice and funny avatar name lol creative skiiipppp

[@themoneytree622]

BEST OWNER IN THE GAME! HE WAS ALWAYS LOOKING OUT FOR HIS GUYS THAT HELPED HIM OUT. Like MJ Said he looked out for him outside of the Game.... Billionare Boys Club!!

[@guanou8025]

OH My God !Amazing Great 💖🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jessie_edits4854]

Amazing woman

[@themoneytree622]

Your Absolutely Correct!!!

[@mellotainment]

Simply the absolute best LAKER NATION BE PROUD BUT ALSO BE GRATEFUL!

[@davidr4523]

Very few people on this planet has had a better life than Dr. Jerry Buss. 1. Established credibility for himself as a PhD in Chemistry 2. Highly successful real estate owner 3. As the owner of Lakers he was one of biggest people in Los Angeles for many years. Friends to athletics, celebrities, politicians, businessmen, etc. 4. Tremendous success with the Lakers. From Kareem and Magic to Shaq and Kobe. Wow. 5. Had a great deal of fun with the women 6. Raised a daughter Jennie Buss who is a true winner.

[@adamNDkipker]

Dude got some great pussy over the years....lol...

[@dieselsour]

Well said. How are you liking the show

[@USMC-cv5sd]

You could have left the womanizing out. That didn't work to well for Magic or most men in one way or other....especially their soul.

[@USMC-cv5sd]

Women aren't entertainment objects. When will we learn that ?

[@ericsnow2069]

@@USMC-cv5sd Never...ha ha

[@not2old4watts]

I wish Jennie Buss would declare a moratorium on trading any more first round draft picks for players that are injury prone or past their prime. The rest of the league has 1st round draft talent and these teams like Memphis, Phoenix, and Minnesota are unceremoniously punking the Lakers. These teams had patience with their players and are now dominating the league.

[@USMC-cv5sd]

Maybe you should ask Lebron but I'm from Boston. Lol

[@russs7574]

I think you need to take that up with LeDiva....he is, after all, the REAL GM of the team. Frankly, I'm hoping the rest of the league avoids the Lakers like the plague this off-season. That way, they can spend NEXT year in Salary Cap Hell, too. I hope Jeanie thinks she got a good return on her moves by winning the Disney Bubble Tournament Championship. I wonder how many face palms her boyfriend Phil did when he saw that signing?

[@russs7574]

@@USMC-cv5sd I know. Wasn't that fun watching LeWoke's hand-picked team crash and burn?

[@USMC-cv5sd]

@@russs7574 Burn baby 🔥 🔥 disco inferno

[@kinghiggins5021]

Congratulations governor Jeanie buss Lakers nation Forever Black mamba forever This win dr bus And the Bryant family

[@quincybryant5231]

Magic hit it

[@dcint6692]

Def. I was lookin for tbis comment.

[@markcianfarani8777]

I'm a huge celtics fan. Overv50 years now. You laker fans..were so dam lucky. To have an owner that got it..a visionairy!!!! Dr. Jerry buss. R.i.p.

[@sandramarnoch9143]

I watched winning time well done, I know there fact and fiction, but I admired the doctor and the Lakers. All players had a story, it shows dreams come true with hard work.

[@willoneil1456]

He was the Lakers. A great dudes dude. RIP A great Guy. There's only one Jerry Buss.

[@D84D]

Prime Ticket! Watched em' all!!!

[@TheHitman0024]

Once she Opened the Door to Magic that's it don't need to hear More LOL,Shit I would Hit it and keep Hitting it!

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

Love Winning Time!! I hope you also do a series on Kobe and Shaq🤩🤩🤩

[@CCJ3]

Magic hit that real good

[@athletesattorney5045]

cameron coleman kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQe3ubmZtgisk

[@_lilbruh]

Athlete's Attorney I watched it to dislike it 😂

[@ayeoritseakharume3022]

RIP KOBE BEANNNN!!!

[@johnnygutierrez9855]

Jerry you will always be an LA legend

[@Heybighead.]

Dr. Buss is and was that guy, that Lakers doc is so amazing

[@vinewood8295]

Being from South Carolina, growin up in the 80's I was actually a fan of Dr. J and the Sixers but my mom would buy me Lakers t-shirts now and then. She wasn't even a fan of sports either but maybe she just defaulted to them because of how popular they were during that time I don't know but it rubbed off. I live in Southern California now and have been to a lot of Laker games and yeah, it's pretty awesome walking into Staples or Crypto whatever it's called now and just sitting down and enjoying watching Dr. Buss's team...

[@themoneytree622]

She is truly the Laker Fan and Treats the Team as if it were her own family and children.. She is Very Down to Earth Women, That has the Looks and the Money and Does not Care for the showoff Drama... She Puts the Team First!!!

[@USMC-cv5sd]

Phil Jackson doesn't approve of this comment. Just kidding. Hey, no matter how nice you are I guess business comes first.

[@lennygrzywa923]

Your new show is the best how you had your Dad's back.

[@EmiliosFather]

I wonder if Magic hit that….I just don’t see how he didn’t…the show on HBO is so good..wasn’t expecting it either

[@terryharris9401]

She is the best love my team owner

[@Philliesphan32]

Young Jeanie rode the magic man.

[@SC68170]

What proof do u have of that?? ....she doesnt come off as one that just sleeos with a bunch of dudes cause there famous and have money. Shes down to earth and didnt need money back then.

[@yoanneM]

@@SC68170 dude she was on playboy magazine back then lol

[@veli1100]

Jeanie buss is that grown woman every young boi has that crush on

[@brucefranklin1317]

What a nice caring man...men like him should have alot to do with the culture of america... he had the ingredients.

[@Spawn-wt6ul]

Winning Time on HBO is the best show going today, fucking awesome 👍🏻😎

[@og4life237]

She rode that magic wand

[@cheesenibz7643]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 she is beautiful

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

Cheese Nibz yes she is

[@athletesattorney5045]

Cheese Nibz kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQe3ubmZtgisk

[@SuperiorWare]

1:50 Oh so thats why the named the street Kareem's Court behind the great western forum. I still have pictures with Magic Johnson, Kareem, James Worthy from when they won the 88 finals.

[@shaunbang]

The NBA should return to having draftees at home instead of at the draft event as it really isn’t that interesting watching the players walk onto a stage just to put on a hat and shake hands with the commissioner. It’s way more fun watching the players family around them and reacting to them being selected and drafted by a NBA team. I love when the family is there to celebrate especially the later picks when the players anxiety reach a boiling point and they finally are selected and relieved and all fheir emotions pour out with their loved ones

[@stevenallen6245]

Lakers 4 life💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@paulvece3714]

So much respect for Jerry and Magic and Jeanie! (and I guess that guy LeBron is pretty ok too lol)

[@martindonato8024]

Beautiful Woman ❤️

[@akaisoras]

Thought this was an ad for Winning Time

[@DaVisionary95]

Buss the visionary

[@jimbaker5110]

RIP - Dr. Buss

[@Jman417]

I love the Boogie Nights vibe of Winning Time. John c Riley aka Rick Rothchild is a good choice to play Jerry Buss. It is exaggerated yet I love it. Jerry West is a nut.

[@JUSLOFI]

They played that same song when Roller Girl seduced Dirk at the club.

[@donnelladams163]

Beautiful bright and a very good business lady

[@LiamDH3021]

Jeanie may not have the best basketball mind but she delegates very well and knows her lane. That’s what makes her such a good executive

[@e2zbasketball288]

Well shes a woman so yea heard her sandwiches are good

[@andrewkarp5067]

She delegates well? To whom exactly? The Rambises???

[@vercingetorix4532]

RIP KOBE!!!

[@toddsands6000]

I was recommended to this page after the recent news of Magic Johnson and coach Luke Walton stepping down. I wonder how Jeanie Buss will handle the LA Lakers after the latest fallout?

[@jaycepero8069]

If Winning Time is indicative of who Dr Buss was as an owner then he could of owned my teams anytime. He like Steinbrenner bought low, GS paid $10M for the Yankees in 74, and Buss paid $18M for LA in 1979 and now their teams are worth billions. They knew you had to spend money to win and the rest would take care of itself.

[@williebutler5067]

Jeanie buss is gorgeous.

[@FYRFOX198]

I hope one day they put a statue of Dr. Buss at the Staple Center.

[@samjon6403]

You own the media. How can not you become successful

[@definitelyduse]

I’m here after watching Winning Time on HBO

[@mobetta2092]

1:41 - 2:22 is what I really felt. The genuine humility and excitement they had as a family almost allows me to understand how they felt as owners of those franchises and arena.

[@Johnnyblaze-jh5xh]

After looking at the show on hbo I have a different kind love and respect for the bus family

[@itatiruelas7408]

Jeanie is the ultimate Girl Boss . Respect

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

It never was the same since Dr Jerry Buss died hope the Lakers can be relevant again