The Los Angeles Lakers family was hit with the bad news that the club announced on Monday, related to the Buss family. Late on Monday afternoon, the Lakers announced the passing of JoAnn Buss, the wife of Dr. Jerry Buss and the mother of Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss.
Rather than flowers for the departed, the Lakers are asking for donations to the American Cancer Society or the Lakers Youth Foundation. Shortly after the news broke, LeBron James reached out on twitter to Jeanie Buss and sent a message that “Lakers Nation stands as one” during a difficult time for the Buss family.
My condolences and prayers goes out to @JeanieBuss and the entire Buss family on their lost! #LakerNation stands as 1 with you guys during your difficult time! 🙏🏾💜💛
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 17, 2019
Jerry Buss, the previous owner of the Lakers who was married to JoAnn Buss, passed away in 2013.
James and the Lakers have otherwise had a storybook season so far after starting the season with a 24-3 record through the first 27 games. The trade for Anthony Davis and their roster has worked out better than anyone had hoped it would, resulting in both a top-five offense and a top-five defense.