Johnny Buss

Executive

Birthday October 18, 1956

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Los Angeles County, California, U.S.

Age 67 years old

Nationality United States

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1956

Johnny Hatten Buss (born October 18, 1956) is part-owner and vice president of strategic development of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He previously held positions as president of the Los Angeles Lazers professional indoor soccer team and the Los Angeles Sparks professional women's basketball team.

He is the oldest son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss.

1990

Buss was previously married to Christy (Curtis) Buss from 1990 to 2015.

2013

After Jerry died in 2013, his 66% controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his six children via a trust, with each child receiving an equal interest.