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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.
In 'Running Point,' Kate Hudson gets having to prove yourself, like Lakers boss Jeanie Buss
The actor stars in Netflix's new comedy 'Running Point,' playing a character modeled on the Lakers' president who must prove her business savvy and basketball know-how.
Kate Hudson Says She Relates With Her Character In Netflix’s ‘Running Point’
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‘Running Point’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Netflix’s Basketball Comedy?
Now streaming on Netflix, the series focuses on Isla Gordon (Hudson), as she’s unexpectedly given control of her family’s basketball team, the Waves. Though a fictional team and story, “Running Point” is loosely based on Lakers president Jeanie Buss.
The True Story Behind Jeanie Buss, Who Inspired Kate Hudson’s Running Point Protagonist
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
Mindy Kaling: Jeanie Buss has no ego
Mindy Kaling says Jeanie Buss has no qualms with being the inspiration for Kate Hudson's 'Running Point' character. In fact, it was her idea. (Feb. 25)
Meet Jeanie Buss: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Running Point's Main Character
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.
How Kate Hudson and the 'Running Point' Creators Brought Their Jeanie Buss-Inspired Character to Life
In ELLE.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went into creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor,
Is Netflix's 'Running Point' based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss?
If the story sounds familiar, it’s because there appears to be some similarities to real-life Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Jeanie Buss became the president and owner of the NBA team after her father,
Jeanie Buss: 'We were not looking to move Anthony Davis'
You know, in my position, there are certain players in the league that you think, ‘There’s no way I’ll ever have that player on my team.’ It’s just
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss talks hiding the Luka Dončić trade, his connection with Kobe and Gigi Bryant
Now several weeks removed from the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, team owner Jeanie Buss couldn’t help but laugh. Seeing her new star mesh well with LeBron James in the early days of their partnership is a great sign.
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes JJ Redick Admission
While Redick has gotten off to a great start, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently admitted concerns she had about hiring a first-year head coach.