Netflix's 'Running Point' is based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Here's how the show compares to real life.
Lakers President Jeanie Buss Reacts to Kate Hudson’s ‘Familiar’ Role in Netflix’s ‘Running Point’ — Here’s What She Really Thinks
The True Story Behind Jeanie Buss, Who Inspired Kate Hudson’s Running Point Protagonist
‘Running Point’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Netflix’s Basketball Comedy?
Now streaming on Netflix, the series focuses on Isla Gordon (Hudson), as she’s unexpectedly given control of her family’s basketball team, the Waves. Though a fictional team and story, “Running Point” is loosely based on Lakers president Jeanie Buss.
‘Running Point’ Is a Fun Basketball Comedy With a Deep Bench
Inspired loosely by the life of Jeanie Buss, the Netflix series counts Mindy Kaling among its creators and Kate Hudson among its stacked cast.
Mindy Kaling goes for a layup with comedy series ‘Running Point’
Real life Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss, an admired, larger than life figure, inspired Thursday’s “Running Point,” Netflix’s 10-episode sports comedy series.
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Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently funny.
Netflix's 'Running Point' ends on a juicy cliffhanger — here's what we know about a potential season 2
Netflix's new show "Running Point" ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the door open for more. Here's what we know about a potential second season.