Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Has Died at the Age of 80

It is a sad day in the sports world.

Longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry Buss has passed away today at the age of 80. Buss purchased the Lakers in 1979 and has been a vital part of the team that included the talents of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’ Neal, Kobe Bryant and more. It is a sad day for Southern California, for the sports world, and for the world as a whole.

Rest in Peace, Dr. Buss.