His innovations, from the time he bought the franchise in 1979 until his death in 2013, turned his team into L.A.’s hottest ticket and changed sports history.

From Dr. Jerry Buss to his daughter, Jeanie Buss, here's the full history of the family owning one of the most iconic sports franchises.

History of the Lakers since being bought by Dr. Jerry Buss in 1979, taken over by Jeanie Buss in 2017 and sold to Mark Walter in 2025.