Recently I was browsing through some old photos and it got me thinking about the whole Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson saga. You know, the Lakers’ owner and the legendary coach? Their relationship was such a big deal back in the day, so I decided to dig into it a bit more. I started by looking up when they first got together. Turns out, they were an item from 1999 all the way until 2016. That’s a long time! It’s crazy to think about how much the NBA changed during those years.
First, I went to look at some pictures from back then.
- I was trying to find some photos, there are a ton of pictures of them at games, looking all lovey-dovey.
- I wanted to see how their relationship went public, so I searched for old news articles. There was this one from 2016, it talked about their breakup.
Then I dug into their professional relationship.
- I found out that Jeanie learned a lot from Phil, especially during her time dating him. It’s interesting how their personal and professional lives were so intertwined.
- I also read that Jerry West, a Lakers legend, was uncomfortable with their relationship. It’s crazy how their romance caused tension within the organization.
Next, I focused on the breakup.
- I read a bunch of articles from 2016, when they called off their engagement.
- They were engaged for four years, it must have been tough to end things after being together for so long.
- Phil even tweeted a statement about it. It’s wild how social media plays a role in these high-profile relationships.
After that, I looked into some specific moments in their relationship.
- There’s this story from 2005, where Jeanie wanted Phil to put Kobe Bryant back in a game just for fun. It’s a funny little anecdote that shows their dynamic.
- I also looked into a time when Phil was thinking about leaving the Lakers in 2004. He wanted to double his salary! It’s interesting to see how money played a role in their professional lives.
Finally Realization
In the end, reflecting on all this made me realize how complicated relationships can be, especially when they’re in the public eye. Jeanie and Phil’s story is a mix of love, basketball, and business. It’s a reminder that even the most powerful people have their ups and downs. Oh, and I also found out that Jeanie recently got married to comedian Jay Mohr. Good for her! It’s nice to see her moving on and finding happiness after such a long and publicized relationship.
