Jeanie Buss is an American sports executive who is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
She was born on September 26, 1961, in Santa Monica, California, and attended the University of Southern California.
Buss is the daughter of the late Jerry Buss, who was the previous owner of the Lakers.
She is also a co-owner and promoter of the U.S. women’s professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling.
Buss has been involved with the Lakers for many years and has held various positions within the organization.
She became the president of the team in 2013 and has been the controlling owner since 2017.
Buss has been instrumental in the Lakers’ success, helping the team win six NBA championships.
She is widely respected in the sports world and has been praised for her leadership skills.
In addition to her work with the Lakers, Buss is also involved in other business ventures.
She is the co-founder and co-owner of Cincoro Tequila, a premium tequila brand.
Buss has also been involved in philanthropic work, supporting various causes such as cancer research and animal welfare.
Buss has had a personal life that has been in the public eye.
She was previously engaged to former Lakers coach Phil Jackson, but the couple broke up in 2016.
In 2021, Buss announced on Twitter that she was in a relationship with comedian Jay Mohr, and the couple got engaged in December 2022.
Jeanie Buss net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Buss has an estimated net worth of $500 million.
Jeanie Buss career
Buss graduated with a degree in business from the University of Southern California.
She started her career in the World Team Tennis league, where she worked as general manager of the Los Angeles Strings.
In 1999, Buss joined the Los Angeles Lakers as the executive vice president of business operations.
She was responsible for overseeing the team’s business operations, including marketing, public relations and community relations.
In 2013, Buss became the controlling owner of the Lakers after her father, Jerry Buss, passed away.
She is also a co-owner and promoter of the U.S. women’s professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling.
Buss has been recognized for her contributions to sports management; in 2005, Sporting News named her one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Sports.
In 2011, Forbes called Buss “one of few powerful women in sports management,” and ESPN said she is “one of the most powerful women in the NBA”.
In 2011, Buss published a memoir titled “Laker Girl,” which details her life and career.
Despite her success, Buss has faced criticism for the Lakers’ performance in recent years.
However, she remains a prominent figure in the world of sports management and continues to lead the Lakers organization.
