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Lakers owner Jerry Buss passes away

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Sydeffect, Feb 14, 2013.

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  1. Sydeffect

    Sydeffect Member

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    UPDATE: Sadly, Dr. Buss has died.

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    http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/02/lakers-owner-jerry-buss-dying-of-cancer-family-at-hospital/

    Dude was one of the best owners ever.
     
    #1 Sydeffect, Feb 14, 2013
  2. YaosDirtyStache

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    #2 YaosDirtyStache, Feb 14, 2013
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    Weird gif for the circumstance but ok.
     
    #3 yo, Feb 14, 2013
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    What a dumb ass post at the wrong time.
     
    #4 Gimmmethemike, Feb 14, 2013
  5. A_3PO

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    Lakers fans were fortunate to have Jerry Buss own their team for such a long time.
     
    #5 A_3PO, Feb 14, 2013
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    End of the Buss Dynasty
     
    #6 supdudes, Feb 14, 2013
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    79 is a little too young to die. Maybe a bit early, but RIP.
     
    #7 NotInMyHouse, Feb 14, 2013
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    There's more Buss' around and that's how an actual dynasty occurs.
     
    #8 Ziggy, Feb 14, 2013
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    It is a man yelling NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! over and over.

    AKA being in disagreement.

    It was appropriate.
     
    #9 YaosDirtyStache, Feb 14, 2013
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    No disrespect intended: Any heirs besides Mrs. Phil Jackson?
     
    #10 eman, Feb 14, 2013
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    I thought this was going to be a thread about firing D'Antonio and rehiring Phil Jackson.
     
    #11 KingCheetah, Feb 14, 2013
  12. A_3PO

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    I guess you've never heard of Jim Buss.
     
    #12 A_3PO, Feb 14, 2013
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    Lol...
     
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    Was always cheap.
     
    #14 Nook, Feb 14, 2013
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    It doesn't matter how rich you are, being healthy should be the greatest gift of all.
     
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    What's interesting is that Jim and Jeanie Buss have supposedly not spoken to each other since the Phil Jackson debacle. I wonder how Jerry's death is going to affect their relationship, and the management of the team going forward. I'm guessing Jeanie was against the D'Antoni hire from the start.....things are getting incredibly dysfunctional in LA.
     
    #16 Fyreball, Feb 15, 2013
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    Jim is his oldest son...you don't pas down the family business to the woman and you have two male sons in line.

    She wanted control she couldn't have...phil was going to leave anyway..health issues and Jim was already running a few things
     
    #17 Awesome, Feb 15, 2013
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    Lakers fans wish they had never heard of Jim Buss, who should be busing tables.
     
    #18 Deckard, Feb 15, 2013
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    Watch Papa Buss leave the team to Phil Jax and Jeanie in the will, that would be fun.
     
    #19 JoeBarelyCares, Feb 15, 2013
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    I think it's a little over the male life expectancy in the US... so I guess you could say he beat the odds.

    That said, the longer you live, generally, the longer your life expectancy becomes. In other words, I think if you make it to 65, then your expectancy goes up to 81 or something like that.

    In any case, a full life at 79 I would probably take. I don't want to die like everybody else, and it would be cool to live a full life to 100 or whatever but I know a guy my age (early 30s) that's been fighting brain cancer for a couple years and has a young family... you never know. Jerry lived a full life. Hate to see anyone go, but he shouldn't have a ton of regrets...

    Best of luck on your way out Jerry, if it is indeed your time.
     
    #20 JayZ750, Feb 15, 2013
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