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Laker Girl ReviewJeanie Buss started out sort of like the Ricky Schroeder of the professional basketball world, and I know that's a weird analogy. But she took that shiny silver spoon handed to her by her rich genius dad and she worked her tail off and took no guff and exercised her business acumen. As the Executive Veep of Business Operations for the Buss empire, she makes the hard decisions, and she's earned the right to do that. She claims she's not comfortable with the "female role model" label except she's so damn good at being one. Jeanie Buss, in her various interviews and public functions, has never come off as less than engaging and personable and amazingly down-to-earth. In many ways, she's become the face of the business side of the Lakers franchise, and always seemingly accessible. Jeanie has stated that she struggled with writing this book, that she's really not a writer, that it's a bit irritating to her that while it took her around nine months to finish this book, her boyfriend scribe Phil Jackson, well within that same span of time, had sharpened his quill, dipped into his ink bottle, and flourished off yet another potential best-seller. But does any of Phil's tomes come off as warm and engaging as Jeanie's LAKER GIRL?Jeanie offers such a unique, interesting perspective. As she writes in her intro, "This is the story of a family business in which the owner's daughter is dating her father's star employee. No matter what the business is, who wouldn't be interested in that?" And she's right. This is a good hook. And, it turns out, Jeanie has things to say. Co-author Steve Springer helps her to say them. Phil Jackson himself writes the foreword.
If you're still soaking in the 2009-2010 Lakers season and that unbelievable Game 7 in the Finals, LAKER GIRL keeps you in that honeymoon phase. Alternate chapters serve as Jeanie's diary of this past season, from opening night thru the playoff run to that Game 7 and a bit beyond, up to when her father finally gets inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in August. Jeanie knows basketball, loves basketball, but this book isn't about in-depth analysis of the game as much as it is about the more human, personal aspects of it. Throughout this book, Jeanie's devotion to the Lakers is palpable. And she gives us full access beyond anything her Twitter friends usually get.
Jeanie details her father's rough childhood during the Depression era, and you can't help but note the dichotomy between the life of privilege Jeanie was born into versus her parents' skimping and penny pinching and barely making ends meet before Jerry amassed his stack of greens. But Jeanie is one of those folks who makes the most of what she's given. In watching and listening to her in various public appearances, I've always walked away with the impression of how grounded she is, and I could totally see how she was able to be so successful. Yep, her father gave her that foot in the door, but you can't front on what she's accomplished once she was given the opportunity. She touches on her own struggles as a professional woman executive battling prejudice in a predominantly male-oriented business field. You get an inside look on how she does business, on how she treats people. One thing is clear: She cares about the Laker brand. She loves the Lakers fans, who then gladly reciprocate.
I love how frank and forthcoming she is and the insights she gives us. The most important men in her life get a lot of run in her book. Her dad, of course. And her boyfriend. Jeanie has strong opinions, and she discusses her occasional disagreements with Phil, and she doesn't mince words. She gives you a peek into a side of Phil Jackson that no one but his intimates ever get to see. You see Coach Jackson on the sidelines and he's always calm and stoic and doesn't call timeouts. Jeanie informs us that Jackson is very passionate about the game, that losses would always result in restless nights. There's one anecdote Jeanie recounts in which, following a loss to Dallas, Phil in his sleep rips the pillow out from under Jeanie because he was dreaming that it was a loose ball and he was trying to steal it. When Jeanie told him about this in the morning, Phil was pretty proud of himself. Heh.
For those who think TMZ is a cool thing, there are bits here that smack of gossipy gossipy. Jeanie gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Lamar's wedding and the Lakers' visit at the White House. She talks about her decision to pose for Playboy when she was 32. She touches on her divorce. She mentions Sasha Vujacic's feud with the coaching staff and puts to rest that rumor about the Laker wives hating on each other. She even talks about how actor David Arquette helped a Staples Center security guard subdue an overly aggressive fan. Yeah, this book comes with the juicy.
Maybe it's because I'm an avid Lakers fan, but I found LAKER GIRL to be really engrossing. Jeanie and Steve Springer have written a book that is informative and entertaining. It does give you a feel for what makes Jeanie Buss tick and the warmth she exudes and how real she is. It's been a charmed life for her, absolutely. But she's worked for it, too. She deserves it. For my money, Jeanie Buss is THE Laker Girl. Let me gently push Paula Abdul to the side.
And did you figure out yet who "Boobah" is in her dedication blurb?Laker Girl Overview
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