bigdog17k Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0404/la_g_buss_200.jpgSources: Buss elected to HOFLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, multiple sources within the organization confirmed. Buss, who has been the owner of the Lakers since 1979 and has won nine NBA championships in Los Angeles, was among 19 finalists for the Hall of Fame, including Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Johnson, ex-WNBA star Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and longtime St. Anthony's High School coach Bob Hurley, who were reportedly elected as well. An official announcement is expected Monday morning in Indianapolis, where the Final Four is being held. The induction ceremonies are scheduled for Aug. 13 in Springfield, Mass. Buss, 77, helped usher in the "Showtime" era of the Lakers after purchasing the team along with the Los Angeles Kings, the Forum and a 13,000-acre Kern County ranch in 1979 for $67.5 million, then the largest transaction in sports history. Buss later sold everything but the Lakers, who are now primarily run by his son Jim and daughter Jeannie.Full Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 No surprise. Best owner in the NBA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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