The "Running Point" creator Mindy Kaling said Jeanie Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, approached her to make a TV show about her life five years ago.

Jeanie Buss, who inspired Kate Hudson's character in 'Running Point,' famously took over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013

ICYMI, “Running Point” is Netflix’s newest hit series, and it’s already getting a second season.

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.

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.

The actor stars in Netflix's new comedy 'Running Point,' playing a character modeled on the Lakers' president who must prove her business savvy and basketball know-how.

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

Mindy Kaling's new sports comedy with Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment is making waves at Pepperdine University — but not for a good reason.

Netflix will be reuniting the team for another season of Running Point. The Kate Hudson-starring sports comedy, co-created by Mindy Kaling, has been renewed for a second season just a week after its debut.