“They found SOULMATES in each other” Jeanie Buss reveals the unsaid chemistry of her father and Magic Johnson
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Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss
Recently, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss revealed a lot about her father, Dr. Jerry Buss and his friendship with LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson. She was talking in the fourth episode of Hulu’s ten-part docuseries, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers where she mentioned that when in 1991, LA Lakers star player Magic Johnson announced his retirement was only the second time she saw Dr. Buss cry.
Jeanie Buss said, “They found SOULMATES in each other.” Magic Johnson had contracted HIV which forced him to retire early in his career. Back then, there was very little knowledge about the disease and hence it was a heavy setback for Magic. He was integral part of the LA Lakers’ success upon Buss buying the team and forming the Lakers’ ‘Showtime’ era dynasty in 1980s when they won five NBA championships.
Dr. Buss treated Johnson like his son. Buss made sure that he felt like his home, when Magic joined LA Lakers for the first time. The former Lakers owner would often show him around, take him to parties, watch football games, and do other activities. Johnson and Dr. Buss shared a solid friendship ever since they met. The latter also helped the former grow as a businessman for years after his retirement.
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