Dr. Jerry Buss
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Dr. Jerry Buss has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Sean Callagy. His death is described as triggering Buss-family power struggles; used to contextualize the Lakers’ ownership transition and internal dynamics.
Gerald Hatten Buss was an American businessman, investor, chemist, and philanthropist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Sean Callagy |
| Role | Businessman; former owner of the Los Angeles Lakers |
| Affiliation | Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) (former owner) |
What do podcasts say about Dr. Jerry Buss?
2 quotes from Sean Callagy, recorded on Stephen A. Smith and Sean Callagy.
When Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013.
Stephen A. Smith · · Hear itI asked Dr. Buss who was the owner of the Lakers to become my first mentor.
Sean Callagy · Sean Callagy · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Dr. Jerry Buss?
2 shows discussed Dr. Jerry Buss in these episodes.
- Stephen A. Smith — 1 episode
When Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013.
Jeanie Buss responds to report about her relationship with LeBron James - Sean Callagy — 1 episode
I asked Dr. Buss who was the owner of the Lakers to become my first mentor.
Magic Johnson: Winning Mindset, Mentorship, and Building Legacy Beyond the Game
Who talks about Dr. Jerry Buss on podcasts?
Sean Callagy brought up Dr. Jerry Buss; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stephen A. Smith.
- Jeanie Buss responds to report about her relationship with LeBron James on Stephen A. Smith (Jan 2026)
- Magic Johnson: Winning Mindset, Mentorship, and Building Legacy Beyond the Game on Sean Callagy (Dec 2025) — Sean Callagy