Robert Horry reflects on Jerry Buss' influence on the NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Robert Horry discussed the significant impact Jerry Buss had on the NBA during an interview with the California Post. Horry emphasized Buss's contributions that transformed the sport, including the integration of Hollywood culture into basketball, the development of the Showtime Era, and the creation of iconic elements such as the Laker Girls and the Forum Club. He expressed concern about the possible absence of the Buss family from the league's future, calling it a 'sad thing.' As discussions around Buss’s legacy continue, Horry's remarks add to the ongoing dialogue about the effects of ownership on the NBA.
- •Horry speaks to the California Post on Buss' NBA influence
- •Highlights Buss' integration of Hollywood into basketball culture
- •Calls potential Buss family absence from the league 'sad'
- •Discusses Buss' creation of the Showtime Era and Laker Girls
- •Comments reflect ongoing concerns about team ownership dynamics
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — “There are so many things like that that he brought to …
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