By The Huffington Post News Editors
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was buried in a private ceremony on Friday.
The team says Buss was buried in front of family and close friends at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.
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Legendary Lakers owner Buss buried in private ceremony
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was buried in a private ceremony on Friday. …read more
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Lakers owner Buss remembered at memorial
Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West were among a host of basketball greats who gathered to remember the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. …read more
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Kobe Bryant Jerry Buss Tribute: Lakers Star Honors Late Owner Before Celtics Game (VIDEO)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, the team honored late franchise owner Jerry Buss, who passed away on Monday.
After a tribute video was played for the crowd, Kobe Bryant delivered a moving speech.
“On Monday, we lost we all know to be the greatest owner in sports. Ever. He was a brilliant incredible owner. He was even a better person with a great heart. His vision has transcended the game and we are all, all spoiled by his vision and by his drive to win year after year after year,” Bryant said. “And through our years being here at the Staples Center, the one thing we could always count on, was the great Dr. Jerry Buss over looking this franchise from his box. I’d like to ask all of you to please join us in a moment of silence to honor the great Dr. Jerry Buss.”
Notebook: Lakers 113, Celtics 99
THE FACTS: On a night when the Lakers paid tribute to their revered owner Jerry Buss, who died Monday following a long illness, they showed the same passion that he displayed in 24 years at the helm. The Lakers dismantled their longest-running rival almost from the start, getting huge games from Dwight Howard and Earl Clark on their way to a 113-99 victory Wednesday night against the Celtics at Staples Center. …read more
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Lakers Beat Celtics 113-99 In 1st Game Since Jerry Buss’ Death (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics.
Playing their first game since Buss died, the Lakers earned an emotional 113-99 victory over their greatest rivals on Wednesday night.
Lakers honor late Buss with moving tribute
By Dave McMenamin Kobe Bryant once told Dr. Jerry Buss that he wanted the Los Angeles Lakers owner to be announced at center court so Buss could receive the recognition from the fans he deserved. …read more
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Kupchak, Lakers players mourn passing of Buss
By Dave McMenamin Before the Los Angeles Lakers could move on with the second half of the season following the All-Star break, they were left looking back at the life of legendary owner Dr. Jerry Buss on Tuesday. …read more
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Bryant, Kupchak endorse Buss heirs
Kobe Bryant and general manager Mitch Kupchak endorsed the six children of the late Jerry Buss as worthy heirs to running the Los Angeles Lakers. …read more
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Memorial service set for Lakers owner Jerry Buss
A memorial service for Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss will be held Thursday across from Staples Center. …read more
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Dr. Jerry Buss Remembered: Masterful Showman and Brilliant Businessman who Artfully Delegated Authority
With the passing of Dr. Jerry Buss on Monday night, one can only reflect favorably and marvel in hindsight upon how this real-estate businessman transformed the Los Angeles Lakers into one of the largest sports brands in the world over the course of 30 years. …read more
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Lakers owner was smart, with marketing instincts
Lakers owner Jerry Buss passed away Monday morning following what the team said was a battle with cancer that lasted a year and a half, leaving behind a legacy few peers in any sport can match. …read more
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Lakers Jerry Buss Leaves Legacy As The NBA's Greatest Owner
By Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes Staff
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers’ owner Jerry Buss died Monday at the age of 80. He had been at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in recent days with an undisclosed type of cancer. The news was first reported by the Los Angeles Times. …read more
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Former Kings owner Jerry Buss dies at 80
Former Los Angeles Kings owner Jerry Buss died Monday at age 80.
Buss, who bought both the Kings and the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers in 1979, had been hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for cancer, though his assistant Bob … …read more
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Statements on the passing of Jerry Buss
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Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies at 79
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LA Lakers' owner Jerry Buss dead at 79
Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers‘ playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships, has died. He was 79. …read more
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Jerry Buss, owner of 10 Laker titles, dies at 80
By ESPN.com news services Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who presided over a team that won 10 NBA titles and showcased some of the biggest names in professional basketball, died Monday. He was 80. …read more
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Lakers Owner Hospitalized With Illness
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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, 79, reportedly has checked into a hospital with a serious disease and is in the intensive care unit.Report that he may be ‘near death’
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Report: Jerry Buss hospitalized with cancer
The Los Angeles Times reports that Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized with cancer. …read more
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