Netflix, Kate Hudson and Running Point
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Critics Have Seen Running Point, And They Can’t Agree On If Kate Hudson’s New Netflix Comedy Is A Slam Dunk Or An Air Ball
Kate Hudson's basketball comedy 'Running Point' hits most of its shots: Review
‘Running Point’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Netflix’s Basketball Comedy?
Now streaming on Netflix, the series focuses on Isla Gordon (Hudson), as she’s unexpectedly given control of her family’s basketball team, the Waves. Though a fictional team and story, “Running Point” is loosely based on Lakers president Jeanie Buss.
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
Mindy Kaling says Jeanie Buss has no qualms with being the inspiration for Kate Hudson's 'Running Point' character. In fact, it was her idea. (Feb. 25)
After the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, Jeanie Buss gave her thoughts on why she was proud about it. As new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic works through shooting struggles, there is no doubt that the trade that sent him away from the Dallas Mavericks was one fans will never forget.
As it turns out, Isla’s character is inspired by Jeanie Buss, who is president of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Like Isla, Jeanie’s family owns the Lakers—and Jeanie actually serves as an executive producer on the series.
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In Running Point, Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl who is unexpectedly put in charge of the family business - which just so happens to be pro basketball team the Los Angeles Waves.
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a very good season. Even before they swung one of the biggest trades in NBA history to acquire Luka Doncic, Los Angeles had a
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