Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson made the media rounds today to talk about the death of Lakers owner Jerry Buss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Dr. Jerry Buss. He was a great man and an incredible friend.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2013
WOW!Where do I begin?! I was 19 when I first met Dr. Buss and for 34yrs he has been a father figure and best friend.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2013
This is a great loss for the LAKER NATION–1st the legendary Chick Hearn and now my 2nd dad, the beloved Dr. Jerry Buss. I LOVE you Dr. Buss!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2013
All Dr. Buss ever wanted to do was WIN and he did. Dr. Buss won 10 Championships – 5 with me as a player & 5 with me as his partner.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2013
Dodgers president Stan Kasten called Buss “a role model for owners in all sports.” Kasten was president of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks from 1979-90 and said that he became friends with Buss over the years.
“I was there when he was voted into the NBA,” he said. “I remember it like yesterday.”
