Netflix's new hit comedy Running Point is a must-watch TV show for anyone interested in an empowering story about women in sports. Co-created by Mindy Kaling, the first 10-episode season stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon,

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,

The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.

Here's what to know about Buss' influence on the show and the legal issues "Running Point" faced before any episode was released.

But who is Jeanie Buss and how much does Running Point pull ... I did it and learned a lot of good lessons.” Mindy Kaling, who is a co-creator of Running Point, told Time that Jeanie originally ...

This story discusses plot details from the Netflix series “Running Point,” which is now streaming. Kate Hudson has always been a sports fan, and growing up between California and Colorado meant cheering for the Denver Broncos,

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series "Running Point" is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.

The showrunner also pushes for productions to return to L.A. following the fires: "We're really lucky that our show about a famous L.A. family was able to shoot here. It wouldn't be right to do it anywhere else.

Released on February 27, the comedy series has been renewed by Netflix for another series with a week. The sports show was co-created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. Check out the renewal video by Kate Hudson below!

Sorry Boston, but don’t expect to hear Mindy Kaling chant “beat LA” the next time the Celtics take on the Lakers.

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

Real life Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss, an admired, larger than life figure, inspired Thursday’s “Running Point,” Netflix’s 10-episode sports comedy series.