Jerry+Buss

“Anybody who makes an outlandish salary obviously attract attention.” (Brainyquote). Jerry Buss was an owner of many different sport teams in Southern California, often called NBA’s Showtime Era (Bucher). Jerry Buss had an abundant amount of rings, occasionally wearing it once in a while. Additionally, winning 10 League Championships also member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Dwyre). Furthermore, the Buss family had funded millions of dollars in scholarships at a minimum of three universities combined (Medina).
 * Introduction**

Jerry Buss was born on January 27, 1933 (Medina NBA). Buss had a hard childhood living only with a single mother. Furthermore, Jerry Buss a very successful student including going to USC also earning his Ph.D in physical chemistry. Always had a love for gamboling poker, and making it into many tournaments (Dwyre). Jerry Buss also earned a scholarship at University of Wyoming (Bucher).
 * Personal Background**

 In addition, Mr. Buss obtained his doctorate degree at a very young age of 24 (Plaschke). After, procuring a doctorate degree Jerry Buss began teaching Physical Chemistry at the Bureau of Mines and at a University. His belief began to spread throughout the community included that more money equals more time to achieve bigger goals such as owning many businesses (Medina NBA). Jerry Buss needed a better income so, he decided to take his earnings to real estate. While, earning tons of money, he eventually became known as the mogul (Dwyre).

As a result of a real estate, he eventually purchased the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and a ranch. Furthermore, he soon became a superstar making history in 1979 for what he has done to L.A (Medina). Jerry Buss was not only an international superstar, but also an advertiser to play basketball. Mr. Buss had mentored famous NBA players such as; Magic Johnson. In addition, Jerry accomplished many goals in order to become a successful owner ( Bucher).

Whenever Jerry Buss, was depressed or felt down, he would always turn to the casino to play poker. Nearly every picture Jerry Buss takes, he is usually with an elegant background. In addition, one reason why Jerry Buss bought the Lakers was to defeat the Boston Celtics. However, Jerry Buss had many bumps throughout his life such as; divorce with his wife, and striving to make Los Angeles Lakers better (Dwyre). Buss was also a co-owner of a real-investment company called Mariani- Buss Associates (Plaschke).

Jerry Buss was a man that had many personality traits. Jerry Buss’s personality traits contradicted everyone around him, and even around certain people (Bucher). In addition, when Jerry Buss was a youth he had gigantic dreams of becoming a scientist. Often times they would consider Jerry Buss the god of basketball CEO’s. Many National Basketball Association players would consistently rely on Jerry Buss because of his knowledge (Medina).
 * Personality Traits**

When Jerry Buss grew older he advanced more knowledge and becoming adventurous soon, traveling around the world. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Lakers have become ranked number one, all because of Jerry Buss’s significance (Sam). For example, he has led the Los Angeles Lakers to twenty-eight playoffs on, winning eight of those championships. Jerry Buss had the love of playing poker, he even went to the World Poker Tour. Most likely, Jerry Buss had won all of his Poker matches (Dwyre).

Leading towards the end, Jerry Buss had an exclusive amounts of traits all of it becoming very unique. Jerry Buss had one of a kind trait all leading towards a great future approaching his family’s future (Plaschke). Furthermore, Jerry Buss was always a caring person, caring for the universities also donating millions of scholarships. One other, personality trait was buying many new homes, and turning his real estate to transactions. Jerry Buss, also changed the landscape of professional sports and the virtue that collaborated with the business community (Sam).

Jerry Buss had many obstacles including him wanting to own the National Basketball Association league. In addition, Jerry Buss considered to be a chemist when he grew up. When Jerry Buss grew up he was majoring in chemistry, but he felt that he needed more money so he became a real estate agent (Dwyre). Also, Jerry Buss didn’t believe that his son would really make it this far. Another obstacle would be to play poker, eventually this would be accomplished (Plaschke).
 * Obstacles**

Jerry Buss’s obstacles included, becoming an owner of many businesses and an investment company. Furthermore, Buss wanted to televise his own games and also making advertisements that would tour throughout the whole country (Medina). In addition, one of his obstacles was to win at least ten championships with Los Angeles Lakers. Indeed, he motivated the future Lakers to do better, and make this season be better than any other season. On the other hand, Jerry Buss had a divorce including four children (Sam).

Additionally, Jerry Buss obstacle was to donate money to USC’s Department of Chemistry. On the other hand, Jerry Buss’s obstacle was to play poker for his whole life, this eventually did not happen it resulted in him owning many companies (Dwyre). As a matter of fact, Jerry Buss sold most of his companies to make even more money. Furthermore, he has turn the Los Angeles Lakers into one of the most influential franchises in history. Also, Jerry Buss obstacle was to provide the Los Angeles Lakers with the best equipment, and the best personal trainers (Sam).

When most business sport owners buy a team the intension is to seek business profit. However, Jerry Buss, Los Angeles Lakers owner, proved that the real objective was more than business. In fact, this can be seen when Jerry Buss won at least 10 championships with magnificent players such as Kareem- Abdul – Jabbar, Magic-Johnson, and Kobe Bryant. Furthermore, many players have thanked Jerry Buss for wonderful causes, of how he became a good owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. When most business sport owners buy a team the intension is to seek business profit (Sam).
 * Historical Significance **

Additionally, Jerry Buss he first wanted to start in Wyoming, his hometown eventually, moving to Los Angeles where dreams come true. Jerry Buss first wanted to be a chemistry teacher, however making a decision Jerry Buss needed more money to support his family, and Buss became a real estate agent. When Jerry Buss was a young child, he had hopes and dreams of becoming a great chemist, in order he would have to work harder than what a normal high school education would give him (Medina). In addition, while Jerry Buss worked really hard each day eventually, obtaining a scholarship. This is one of the days he wants to go to the playoffs (Bucher).

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Specifically, while Jerry Buss became older around twenty-two years old, Jerry Buss enrolled in University of Southern California majoring in Chemistry. Also, making history for a magnificiently basketball team to transfer to a different college. After receiving a degree in Chemistry, Jerry Buss went to work in the Bureau of Mines for an exceptional amount of time. Throughout, Jerry Buss had accomplished many goals such as offering m y Jerry Buss really worked hard in order to get to what he really is now. As Jerry Buss made History many business owners initiated replica of his ways to become a successful owner. Furthermore, Jerry Buss raised the price of Los Angeles Lakers to a superb high, remarkably no owner attempted on looking at the Lakers (Bucher). On the other hand, Jerry Buss showed that the Los Angeles Lakers really are a profitable team by making into twenty- eight playoffs m <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">any chances for scholarships, and also teaching at a university. Making history, Jerry Buss was the first owner to advertise a sport on National Television. Jerry Buss had many convincing ideas to invite many favorable players come to Los Angeles Lakers (Plaschke).

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additionally, making history Jerry Buss was the first owner to play poker, and be a really good poker player. Throughout, Jerry Buss years he liked to make several appearances at the GSN show High Stakes Poker. Furthermore, Jerry Buss wanted to make history by buying The Forum, and a ranch. Moreover, history was a big step toward his career, and making huge goals throughout his life. In order for Jerry Buss to make even more money selling ads increases the popularity of the Los Angeles Lakers. Further, Jerry Buss selling ads provided a marvelous example of how to make money in a much faster way (Dwyre).
 * References**

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 * Bucher, Ric ** "Can the Lakers Dynasty Outlive Jerry Buss?" //Hollywood Reporter//. 23 Aug.2013: 48. //eLibrary.// Web 15 Oct. 2014. ** Source Evaluation 3. **
 * Dwyre, Bill** "Lakers fans need a new anguish list." //Los Angeles Times.// 25 March 2014: C1. //eLibrary.// Web.16 September 2014. **Source Evaluation 1.**