Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the juggernaut sports franchise owned by her family.

Peak TV may technically be in the past, but its specter still lingers. How else do you get two flashy, star-studded TV shows about the Los Angeles Lakers in the span of three years? The first, HBO's "Winning Time,

Moments after Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is named president of the Los Angeles Waves professional basketball team, her best friend/Waves’ Chief of Staff Ali Lee (Brenda Song) offers a warning along with her congratulations.

Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are a comedy dream team. Here, they talk about their new 10-episode Netflix series 'Running Point' which is centered in the world of basketball.

Netflix comedy Running Point, from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, was inspired by Jeanie Buss, the co-owner and CEO of the Los Angeles Lakers. "Her life and career in the NBA are fascinating, and the idea of exploring the behind-the-scenes world of a professional basketball team was too good to pass up," said Kaling.

A sports comedy created by Mindy Kaling, “Running” is inspired – and executive produced by – real-life Los Angeles Lakers’ president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss.

The Netflix series about an L.A. NBA dynasty is a "much more full, honest portrayal of a woman's life than just the pursuit of love," Hudson tells PEOPLE

The upcoming Netflix series will see the actor star as a determined businesswoman navigating the world of basketball in this sports comedy