Magic Johnson Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Deserves Next Lakers Statue

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes that Dr. Jerry Buss is next in line to receive a statue outside the arena.

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Coverage first published: 2026-09-13 14:39:56 UTC

Coverage updated: 2026-09-14 02:06:15 UTC

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• Primary article: Magic Johnson Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Deserves Next Lakers Statue · Lakers Nation

  Article published: 2026-09-13 14:30:59 UTC

  When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era. The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between […]

• Magic Johnson makes Jerry Buss demand after Phil Jackson honor · Reddit r/lakers

  Article published: 2026-09-14 01:37:50 UTC

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