Jeanie Buss

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jeanie Buss born?September 26, 1961
2. Where was Jeanie Buss born?Los Angeles, California
3. How tall is Jeanie Buss?Six NBA titles as an owner/executive
4. What is the primary role?Governor and minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers
5. What is the co-ownership?Co-owner and promoter of Women of Wrestling (WOW)
6. What is Jeanie Buss known for?Jeanie Buss is the boss of the Los Angeles Lakers and loves basketball and wrestling.

Sports Executive: A high-level manager responsible for the business and operational aspects of a sports organization.
NBA Board of Governors: The governing body of the National Basketball Association, composed of team owners and their representatives.
Family Trust: A legal mechanism for holding and managing assets for the benefit of designated beneficiaries, often family members.
Controlling Owner: The individual or entity that holds the majority of voting power and ultimate decision-making authority for a sports franchise.