Netflix's 'Running Point' is based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Here's how the show compares to real life.
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Is Netflix's 'Running Point' based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss?
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Is 'Running Point' based on a true story? How Lakers' Jeanie Buss helped inspire Netflix comedy starring Kate Hudson
Here's what to know about Buss' influence on the show and the legal issues "Running Point" faced before any episode was released.
How Kate Hudson’s Longtime Relationship With Lakers President Jeanie Buss Shaped ‘Running Point’
Hudson plays a pro basketball team owner in the new Netflix series, which is loosely based on Buss' real story.

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Kate Hudson and Brenda Song team up for new Netflix comedy "Running Point"
In the new Netflix comedy "Running Point," Kate Hudson stars as the president of a fictional L.A. basketball team, with Brenda Song as her best friend and advisor. Created by Mindy Kaling and inspired by Lakers president Jeanie Buss,
Meet Jeanie Buss: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Running Point's Main Character
If the story sounds strangely familiar, that's because it is actually loosely based on a true story. 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.
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.