In 1979, Jerry Buss paid $67.5 million for a package of Los Angeles properties that included the Lakers; 46 years later, his family sold their majority stake, valuing the team at $10 billion

Jerry Buss turned a major investment into a lasting Lakers legacy.

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Nov 6, 2026 @ 9:58am