It’s not every day that the worlds of Hollywood and the NBA collide, but when they do, it’s bound to get people talking. With Netflix teasing a new comedy show starring Kate Hudson and backed by the creative genius of Mindy Kaling, social media was already abuzz. Jeanie Buss, no stranger to mixing sports with entertainment, has a knack for staying at the forefront of pop culture moments.

From the team’s iconic Showtime era to its current status as a global brand, the Lakers have always been more than just basketball. And with Hollywood just a stone’s throw from the Crypto.com Arena, the crossover potential has always been huge! Then came a tweet from Lakers CEO Buss, adding fuel to the speculation fire.

“This looks a little familiar 🤔@mindykaling and Kate Hudson on @netflix- sounds like a winner 🏆”, Buss tweeted on X. The Lakers owner’s latest online activity has fans wondering if she’s more than just a spectator in this intriguing Netflix project!

Fans are excited to see her story being told once again. Think about it—she doesn’t just run the Lakers; she redefines leadership in a male-dominated league. If you’ve followed the Lakers’ ups and downs over the years, you’ve seen how much Jeanie Buss ties the franchise’s identity to her bold decisions and unshakable vision.

Lakers fans are excited to watch the series based on Jeanie Buss!

“Oh this is definitely Lakers/Jeanie inspired we will be tuning in 🙏🏾💜💛” wrote one fan. Buss’s tweet about Running Point on the $371.75 billion platform, hints at something more personal—possibly a nod to her own journey as a trailblazing female executive in a male-dominated field.

As the CEO of one of the most storied franchises in NBA history worth $7.1 billion, Buss has consistently embraced the entertainment aspect of sports, often blurring the lines between the hardwood and the big screen.

Another fan wrote, “It looks like YOU, Jeanie”. The official logline says- when Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, steps into the role of president for the Los Angeles Waves, it’s not just about running a team—it’s about proving her worth in a space dominated by skepticism and tradition.

Like Isla, Buss had to navigate her way through doubts and prove her mettle after taking the reins of the Lakers, one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises.

“There’s no way dude,” tweeted a fan. The sheer coincidence of a fictional show featuring a female president of a legacy basketball franchise feels almost too on the nose for some fans, leading to speculation about whether Buss inspired the narrative and played a bigger role. And in true Jeanie Buss fashion, her cryptic tweet only deepens the mystery, leaving fans to piece the puzzle together.

One netizen had a rather humorous take. “I hope Rob cameos as the clueless new hire they new a famous player for her team so he gets the job,” they wrote. This is a playful nod to Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager.

Fans imagining Pelinka as a “clueless new hire” playfully contrast his real-life role as a calculated, strategic executive who has brought marquee talent, including LeBron, to the Lakers. Yes, the franchise has been struggling to put up consistent wins recently, but that doesn’t mean the front office is doing a bad job. They’re overly cautious like anyone would be, if they had to manage the final stages of LeBron’s career.

One fan did not want anything to do with the series, they just wanted to be heard by Jeanie.

“Please consider selling. The Lakers can no longer operate as a mom and pop shop in this new era,” they wrote. This sentiment isn’t new. Critics argue that the modern NBA demands not just basketball acumen but also the kind of corporate scale and technological innovation seen in franchises like the Golden State Warriors and now the LA Clippers.

While the Buss family has maintained a personal, family-driven approach to running the franchise, some fans view this as a limitation in an NBA increasingly dominated by ownership groups backed by vast financial resources.

So, will you be watching Running Point on Netflix?