Dr. Jerry Buss Appreciation Thread

The Laker Kid · Post #81 » by **The Laker Kid** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:17 pm

RIP Dr Jerry Buss

sportjames23 · Post #82 » by **sportjames23** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:17 pm

myersia wrote:RIP Jerry! Ironic that he passed away after the All Star game considering he is and will always be the true All Star Owner in all of sports. Thank you for showtime in the 80's, dominance in the 2000's. and everything else you have done for our team. Much love and respect!

Well said. The Bulls are my team, but when I first started watching NBA basketball in the mid-80s, Dr. Buss' Lakers, with Magic running Showtime, got me into the sport. So many great memories of that time, thanks to the man for putting all together.

Rest in Peace, Doc.

Post #83 » by **Slava** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:23 pm

Rest in peace dr buss! Such a rockstar!

ROballer · Post #84 » by **ROballer** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:23 pm

RIP,you will never be forgotten

Air Poohdini · Post #85 » by **Air Poohdini** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:25 pm

RIP Dr. Buss.

Although I'm not personally a Lakers fan I will always respect that he would always put a solid product on the court, I would have taken him as my owner over Jerry Reinsdorf anyday.

coach-bdj · Post #86 » by **coach-bdj** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:25 pm

we all saw this day coming... doesn't make it any easier!

you will be missed

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local ... 77081.html

zerogravity15 · Post #87 » by **zerogravity15** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:26 pm

R.I.P

bluez48 · Post #88 » by **bluez48** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:27 pm

RIP Dr. Buss.

Greatest Owner ever.

large1974 · Post #89 » by **large1974** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:28 pm

RIP: Dr. Buss you are the greatest.

dreamchaser · Post #90 » by **dreamchaser** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:28 pm

RIP dr. buss, you did so much for the game of basketball as a whole, not just the lakers organization...

Ming Kong! · Post #91 » by **Ming Kong!** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:30 pm

Jazz fan here, RIP to a great owner, wish we had one nearly as good right now.

Nanogeek · Post #92 » by **Nanogeek** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:31 pm

Buss was an icon and a deserving member of the HOF. He built dynasties again and again!! The NBA wouldn't be nearly as amazing without Buss as an owner. The NBA needs more owners like Buss. I am concerned what his death means for the Lakers franchise. Hope he did some decent estate tax planning or otherwise passing the Lakers franchise at a ~$1b valuation is going to cost ~$400m in estate taxes. The kids might even need to sell part or all of the franchise to pay for it.

therobg125 · Post #93 » by **therobg125** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:34 pm

rip dr buss.....looks like our fate is in the hands of one man (jimmy) now.... good god these will be turbulent times until we get new ownership....

Post #94 » by **LLcoleJ** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:35 pm

RIP good man, RIP.

pp34thetruth_ · Post #95 » by **pp34thetruth_** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:40 pm

rip king of LA

Jetset · Post #96 » by **Jetset** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:42 pm

Nanogeek wrote:Hope he did some decent estate tax planning or otherwise passing the Lakers franchise at a ~$1b valuation is going to cost ~$400m in estate taxes. The kids might even need to sell part or all of the franchise to pay for it.

Their dad just died and you're talking about taxes? Gtfo

bluez48 wrote:RIP Dr. Buss.

Greatest Owner ever.

Co-signed.

OrlDave · Post #97 » by **OrlDave** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:48 pm

Sorry for your loss. He was a very instrumental figure in the history of the NBA and will be missed.

Lost Angel · Post #98 » by **Lost Angel** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:49 pm

RIP Dr. Buss

chefy · Post #99 » by **chefy** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:52 pm

RIP. Thanks for making the Lakers the best franchise in sports! I'm gonna be wearing my black Lakers tshirt today at school.

Alienware · Post #100 » by **Alienware** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:56 pm

Rest in peace Jerry, you really deserve all the credit for these amazing 34 years.
Best owner of the history of sports owners.