Netflix's new hit comedy Running Point is a must-watch TV show for anyone interested in an empowering story about women in sports. Co-created by Mindy Kaling, the first 10-episode season stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon,

If the story sounds familiar, it’s because there appears to be some similarities to real-life Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Jeanie Buss became the president and owner of the NBA team after her father,

Here's what to know about Buss' influence on the show and the legal issues "Running Point" faced before any episode was released.

This story discusses plot details from the Netflix series “Running Point,” which is now streaming. Kate Hudson has always been a sports fan, and growing up between California and Colorado meant cheering for the Denver Broncos,

If the story sounds strangely familiar, that's because it is actually loosely based on a true story. As it turns out, Isla’s character is inspired by Jeanie Buss, who is president of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Like Isla, Jeanie’s family owns the Lakers—and Jeanie actually serves as an executive producer on the series.

The show draws parallels to Jeanie Buss and the Lakers, blending fictional elements with real-life challenges faced by women in sports.

A new Netflix comedy series starring Kate Hudson, Running Point, is based on the life of L.A. Lakers' president Jeanie Buss, who inherited the team from her flamboyant father and had to contend with her brothers in the front office.

The Lakers' trade for Luka Doncic is the kind of move that will shape Jeanie Buss' organization into the future — and it’s the kind of trade she thinks her father would’ve made.

Is Kate Hudson in Running Point based on Jeanie Buss? The connection to the Mindy Kaling Netflix series, explained.