Jerry Buss -- Laker-Sized Chip on His Shoulder

Orlando fans weren't the only ones who couldn't care less about the Los Angeles Lakers' victory parade yesterday. Jerry Buss -- the dude who owns the team lock, stock and barrel -- had better things to do ... playing poker at a cheesy casino all by his lonesome.

Jerry Buss Los Angeles Lakers

Jerry was so engrossed in his hand at the Bicycle Casino -- 10 miles from the parade route -- he wasn't even looking up at live TV coverage of the celebration. We're thinkin' any other owner would be leading the band!

Turns out, this is S.O.P. for Jerry. His peeps tell us Buss has never attended a championship parade because he hates the traffic and the attention.

Hope he's not bettin' with the Lamar Odom money ....



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16. I heard Jerry always plays at the Bicycle Casino which is not a cheesy casino. In fact, it's a pretty nice one.

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Kay

17. Who would want to be in a crowded place with sweating people all around? I'd rather be playing poker myself. That's a no brainer. The Bicycle Casino is a great place to play.

Posted at 1:52PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Kay

18. sounds like he has a little gambling problem

Posted at 1:47PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Steve

19. I don't know anything about the Lakers,but I enjoy playing at the Bicycle Casino.....

Posted at 1:03AM on Jun 19th 2009 by A...A

20. You don't play poker in a casino alone. You play against other players, not the house. That is either a game that is about to start, has ended, or a tournament on a break. Check your facts!

Posted at 1:50PM on Jun 18th 2009 by KnowItAll

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Posted at 2:14PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Brandon

22. After the appalling behavior of the Lakers fans the other day I would be embarrassed to be seen with them as well.

Posted at 2:44PM on Jun 18th 2009 by What the . . .

23. You CANNOT play poker by yourself, good job TMZ.

Posted at 3:17PM on Jun 18th 2009 by Yankeespg23

24. THATS INTERESTING HOW DOES THE OWNER OF SUCH A PRESTIGOUS FRANCHISE LAY BACK AND JUST PLAY POKER OR HANGOUT FOR DRINKS WHEN HIS TEAM FINALLY WON A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER 7 LONG YEARS????? COME ON JERRY IT ISNT LIKE YOUR LAKERS WIN THE TITLE EVERY YEAR ESP AFTER GETTING THERE BUTTS HANDED TO THEM LAST YEAR AGIANST KEVIN GARNETT AND THE BOSTON CELTICS, I KNOW THE LAKERS BEAT THE PITYFUL ORLANDO MAGIC BUT SHOW SOME SPIRIT, BUT CANT BLAME YOU I HATE BIG CROWDS AS WELL

Posted at 6:01PM on Jun 18th 2009 by jitesh patel

25. I WAS AT THE LAKER PARADE YESTERDAY AND I LOVE THE LAKERS. IM THIN AND I WAS SANDWICHED IN BETWEEN TWO CUTE AND THIN LATINO GUYS AND THEY WERE NOT SWEATY. IF JERRY IS TOO SHY TO GO TO THE PARADE THATS UNDERSTANDABLE. THE LAKERS FANS WERE ON GOOD BEHAVIOR YESTERDAY

Posted at 5:10PM on Jun 18th 2009 by prettyblackgirl

26. What would Kobe say?

Posted at 5:35PM on Jun 18th 2009 by wasted days and wasted nights

27. i love the lakers and poker but i would rather be playing poker then attending a parade...i've seen jerry at Oceans Eleven Casino in Oceanside, Ca with some young ass

Posted at 6:35PM on Jun 18th 2009 by b

28. Jerry Buss should start dating Billy Joel's wife.........unless she is too old.

Posted at 12:27PM on Jun 19th 2009 by Jimbo

29. Jerry Buss has been the GREATEST owmer of any California sports team franchise!!!! Hw's a winner and just producing winneers. Apparently he could care less about being in the spot light. There should be more sports celebrities like him. Next best owner is Moreno of theC california Angeses!!

Posted at 6:23PM on Jun 19th 2009 by LA Fan Sports Nut

30. Jerry Buss is the greatest owner in any Sprts franchise. He justt keeps producing winners. Get off his case and let him enjoy his life!!

Posted at 6:25PM on Jun 19th 2009 by LA Fan Sports Nut

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