Claire Rothman, a central figure during the Lakers’ Showtime championship dynasty, died Saturday at 97.

As president of the Forum, she brought superstar musicians including Prince to the venue while championing the team.

Jeanie Buss credited Rothman as a mentor who helped her navigate an industry that historically excluded women from leadership positions.

Claire Rothman, a trailblazing sports and entertainment industry executive indelibly tied to the Los Angeles Lakers during their 1980s heyday, has died.

Family members confirmed her death, on Saturday, was due to complications from a fall. She was 97.

As the president and general manager of the “Fabulous Forum,” Rothman was pivotal in bringing big-name musicians to the Inglewood venue and had deep ties to the Lakers when it was the t

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