Who is Jeanie Buss? Net worth, family and all we know about LA Lakers owner 

If you're a basketball enthusiast, then you probably know all about the popular team Los Angeles Lakers. However, this article is not exactly about the famous basketball team; it is more about who controls and owns the team. And that would be Jeanie Buss. The 63-year-old American executive is the one calling all the shots when it comes to the LA Lakers. In this article, you'll find out everything you need to know about Jeanie Buss.

Jeanie Buss is the daughter of Jerry Buss, the former owner of the LA Lakers. She became the president and the controlling owner after her father passed away. Jeanie is the third child of four born to her father and mother, JoAnn Buss. She was born in Santa Monica, California, on September 26, 1961, and eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she grew up. She went to Palisades Charter High School and continued her further education at the University of Southern California.

Not many people are aware of this, but Jeanie Buss is the first female to own and control a championship NBA team. She not only owns the LA Lakers but also a bunch of other business ventures as well. She also co-owns Women of Wrestling, which is the United States women's professional wrestling promotion. Now that you have a clear idea about Jeanie Buss, let's find out some more interesting details about her.

Let's take a closer look at Jeanie Buss' family

Jeanie Buss' family was like many other wholesome American families, with four children and loving parents. But every family has their own share of difficulties. Buss was pretty close with her mother (JoAnn) and father (Jerry). Having said that, things did change for her when her parents ended up in a divorce. Her parents' separation truly affected her.

The LA Lakers owner has two older brothers, and their relationship with one another has not been that great. There was always some complication among the siblings. Not to mention, some reports claim after Jerry Buss' demise in 2013, Jeanie Buss and her brothers got involved in a legal battle regarding who gets to control and own the Lakers. Besides that, a 1998 Sports Illustrated profile on the Buss family stated that Jeanie had hardly spoken to her brother Johnny since the year 1995.

Jeanie Buss might not have a good relationship with her brothers, but she is quite close to her younger sister Janie Buss. Not only did they share a healthy relationship with each other, but Janie has always supported her elder sister and even publicly defended her during their family conflict regarding the ownership of the Lakers.

Jeanie Buss tied the knot with actor/comedian Jay Mohr

Jeanie Buss and Jay Mohr dated since 2017 and used to post on social media quite often. On September 3, 2023, Buss and Mohr got married in Malibu, California. It was an intimate occasion with limited people and close friends. One of the attendees at the wedding was Aaron Larsuel, the host of the Lakers podcast. According to him, the wedding was followed by an epic after-party.

TMZ was the first news outlet to cover the story and said there were around 20 of the couple's closest buddies and family members who were present. The wedding ceremony was organized and planned by Sahar Whitley, who owns Whitley Events.

Jay Mohr is a popular stand-up comedian, actor, and radio host. He is also widely known for his roles in movies and TV shows like Action, Ghost Whisperer, and Jerry Maguire (1996). This is the third marriage of the 54-year-old comedian, who was previously married to Nicole Chamberlain and Nikki Cox. He also has a 23-year-old son named Jackson Mohr.

Everything you need to know about Jeanie Buss' former husband Steve Timmons

Before tying the knot with Jay Mohr in 2023, Jeanie Buss was married to Steve Timmons for three years, from 1990 to 1993. Timmons is an American former volleyball player and has won several medals, including a gold at the Summer Olympics. Buss met him in 1986 at the Forum and eventually got married to him.

Post their marriage, the couple shifted to Italy; Buss worked long-distance, but due to her excessive responsibilities, she had to move back to Los Angeles. Timmons stayed back in Italy and played volleyball there. With time, things did not work out between the two, according to the New York Times.

Besides being a professional volleyball player, Timmons also shared an interest in playing basketball. He grew up in Newport Beach, California, and attended the University of Southern California, where he ended up getting a volleyball scholarship.

In 1993 the couple got divorced as Jeanie wanted to have kids, but Timmons did not. Later, he got married again and had three children. He is currently an assistant volleyball coach at San Diego State University.

What is the net worth of Jeanie Buss?

This is something that might interest many people. According to reports, Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has a net worth of $700 million. Jeanie and her other siblings inherited their father's 66% stake. All of Jeanie's siblings have given her 100% control over the team, and each of them owns an 11% stake. Each of the 11% stake is valued at $715 million. The present valuation of the LA Lakers is $6.5 billion.