Jerry Buss through the years

Lakers owner Jerry Buss died Monday at the age of 80. The footprint he left on the NBA and the sports landscape in Los Angeles won't soon be forgotten.

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Guard Earvin (Magic) Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on with Lakers owner Jerry Buss during a game.
Guard Earvin (Magic) Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on with Lakers owner Jerry Buss during a game.