Jim Buss

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Buss
Occupation	Sports Administrator
Date Of Birth	Nov 9, 1959(1959-11-09)
Age	65
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jim Buss Biography

Jim Buss is one of the most popular and richest Sports Administrator who was born on November 9, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Buss was born the second of four children to Jo Ann and Jerry Buss. He grew up with older brother Johnny and sisters Jeanie and Janie. Their parents divorced in 1972.

Buss invested in a small business with his best friend, but the friend died in a car accident in 1981. The death left Buss devastated and lost, and the business was left to fade. In 1985, Buss became president of his father’s indoor soccer team, the Los Angeles Lazers, after his brother Johnny had quit. Buss brought annual losses down from $1 million to $500,000, but the team folded in 1989. He next became a horse trainer, receiving from his father the half-dozen thoroughbreds he owned. In 1997, Jerry divested himself of his horse racing stock that was increasingly unprofitable. Shortly after, he invited his son to join the Lakers, a basketball team he acquired in 1979 and built into one of the most lucrative and popular franchises in all of sports.

Jim Buss Net Worth

Jim Buss is one of the richest Sports Administrator from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Buss 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James Hatten Buss (born November 9, 1959) is a part-owner and former executive vice president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Buss was president of the Los Angeles Lazers professional indoor soccer team from 1985–1989. He later trained thoroughbred race horses for nine years before joining the Lakers in 1998 as an assistant general manager. He was promoted to vice president of basketball operations in 2005. After his father Jerry died in 2013, his controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his children via a family trust, with each child receiving an equal interest.

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Public perception is that Buss was instrumental in distancing the team from Jackson, including discounting his assistant Shaw from succeeding him as Lakers head coach. During his interview for the position, Shaw said he had to defend Jackson when Buss spoke negatively of their former coach. In a May 2011 interview, Jackson said “there’s really not a relationship” with him and Buss. However, Buss in 2013 denied the perception of his relationship with Jackson. “I have zero problem with Phil, and Phil has zero problem with me.” Buss said he would be fine if Jackson, who is engaged to Buss’ sister Jeanie, was on the Lakers’ payroll, but only as a consultant. According to Jeanie, Jackson served as an unofficial consultant: “Phil is a part of the organization because of me … Jim and Mitch know Phil is a phone call away.” Kupchak confirmed that he had interacted with Jackson on unspecified team issues. However, Jackson did not envision a role on the team unless there was “some seismic shift” in the organization. Jeanie also said the Lakers were “in good hands” with Buss and Kupchak in their current roles. The Orange County Register, though, wrote that “many fans would love to imagine” Jackson returning to the Lakers to replace Buss as the leader of basketball operations, and teaming with Jeanie to build a championship team. In 2014, public pressure mounted on the Buss family to hire Jackson, as he was discussing a front office position with the New York Knicks. However, the Lakers did not have a suitable front office role to offer him, and Jackson joined the Knicks as their president of basketball operations.

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Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Sports Administrator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Buss celebrates birthday on November 9 of every year.

After Jackson retired in 2011, Buss explicitly told coaching candidates Brian Shaw and Mike Brown that Bynum needed to receive the ball inside. Shaw was passed over as Jackson’s replacement although the Lakers assistant was openly supported by players. Buss instead hired Brown without consulting their star player, Kobe Bryant. He later said it was a mistake to not involve Bryant. Shaw was not bitter that the Lakers went with Brown, but he was disappointed that after 12 years of service, they did not contact him until three weeks after their decision. The well-respected Shaw atypically criticized Buss in a radio interview over his treatment during the hiring cycle. The offseason also included the NBA player lockout, during which the Lakers let go of nearly two dozen employees with a combined 100 years of experience from the basketball operations staff. Assistant General Manager Ronnie Lester, whose contract was not renewed after 24 years with the team, said “great organizations don’t treat their personnel like they’ve done.” CBSSports.com wrote that NBA executives are typically discreet, and Lester’s public criticism “shows how strongly he feels the Lakers were in the wrong here”. Buss feared the season would be cancelled, and said that “we had to do what we had to do. It’s not fun; there’s no question about that.” The lockout ended in the winter of 2011.

How much is the Buss family trust worth?

Dr. Jerry Buss had a net worth of $600 million and was an American entrepreneur and professional sports franchise owner.

When did Jim Buss buy the Lakers?

In 1979 , Dr. Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, and The Forum, Buss shelled out a grand total of $67.5 million.

Why is Jeanie Buss the owner?

After her father died in 2013, his controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his six children via a family trust , with each sibling receiving an equal vote. Buss took over as team president and as the Lakers representative on the NBA Board of Governors.

How did Jeanie Buss get rich?

Jeanie Buss has a net worth of $500 million. She began her career at the age of 19 when she became the general manager of the Los Angeles Strings, a professional tennis team. After becoming the owner of a roller hockey team called the Los Angeles Blades, she became the president of the Great Western Forum.

Where is Jim Buss now?

James Hatten Buss (born November 9, 1959) is a part-owner and former executive vice president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).