Thursday 21 February 2013

INQUIRER.net: Lakers owner Jerry Buss remembered at service

INQUIRER.net
Philippine News for Filipinos
Lakers owner Jerry Buss remembered at service
Feb 22nd 2013, 01:58

LOS ANGELES -- Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West were among a host of basketball greats who gathered to remember the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss.   They spoke at a memorial service held Thursday for Buss, who died this week at 80 after an 18-month struggle with cancer. The stage at the Nokia Theatre across from Staples Center was bedecked with all 10 of the NBA championship trophies won by the Lakers under Buss and more than 30 floral arrangements.   Johnson punctuated the 1 1/2-hour service by getting the audience on its feet, clapping and cheering for Buss. "He didn't like it sad, he wanted it to be fun," Jo...

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