"Michael never was a starter," Riley said, per the Legends of Sport podcast. "Really, he was a sixth who was a starter. Jerry Buss rewarded his sacrifice because he could've started anywhere in ...

He asked Jerry Buss a special favor regarding the Hollywood legend. "Jack was different," Riley said. "When I got there, I think Jack's seats originally were closer to the Lakers bench.

Buss added that her father, Lakers owner Jerry Buss, "recognized Pat’s obsession and ability to take talented players and coalesce them into a championship team.The style of basketball Pat and ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have commissioned a statue of legendary coach Pat Riley, the team announced Monday. Riley, 79, won six championships as a Lakers player (1972) and coach (1982, 1985, 1987 ...

With the Lakers ownership changing hands, we dive into the biggest moments in the team's history under the Buss family.

From Showtime glory to a bubble-era masterpiece and the clutch trades that redefined a dynasty, the Buss family's 46‑year run ...

Jerry Buss rewarded his sacrifice because he could've started anywhere in the league, probably made a lot more money. So he paid him like a starter." Coop reportedly made $600,000 per year with ...

The Lakers have announced they will honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, joining Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and five others.

Hollywood legend Jack Nicholson is arguably the biggest Los Angeles Lakers fan in the world. The Oscar winner has been a season ticket holder since the 1970s and has been with the Purple and Gold ...