Basketball Hall of Famer died at a hospital Monday morning . Buss had been in poor health , suffering from an unspecified type of cancer . The Los Angeles Lakers won 10 NBA championships under his ownership . More importantly , we have lost a dear and valued friend , '' NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement . NBA Commissioner David Stern , former teammate James Wade , his health , vision .
Basketball Hall of Famer died at a hospital Monday morning . Buss had been in poor health , suffering from an unspecified type of cancer . The Los Angeles Lakers won 10 NBA championships under his ownership . NBA Commissioner David Stern , former teammate James Wade , his health , vision .