Spencer Pratt Pops Up in Lakers’ VIP Seats at Playoff Game

The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually hang out at Lakers events, but a recent fire that destroyed his Palisades home has pushed him toward public office. He was spotted in the fourth quarter, wearing a custom black hat that read “Los Angeles Pratt” instead of the usual team logo. The hat matched the Lakers’ style, giving him a playful twist on the franchise’s branding. While most fans can’t get past Buss’s former second‑row seats, Pratt was there with her close friend Linda Rambis. Buss herself moved closer to the baseline courtside, a spot that Lakers owner Mark Walter often occupies. Nearby were actor James Franco and entrepreneur Izabel Pakzad, all part of a group that usually sits with Buss’s circle. When the game ended in a 131‑108 loss for the Lakers, they all exited together.The sight of Pratt beside Buss and her husband, comedian Jay Mohr, isn’t a surprise after all. A recent post on The California Post revealed that Buss donated the full $1, 800 allowed by law to Pratt’s campaign, a fact first highlighted on social media by user @UnrigLA. The money came from public contribution records, and it ties Pratt’s political ambitions to his newfound celebrity status. Pratt has been riding a wave of media buzz lately. Viral ads, eye‑catching moments, and a recent mayoral debate kept him in the headlines. Being visible at a high‑profile event like a Lakers playoff game, where power and popularity collide, fits perfectly into his strategy to stay in the public eye. For a political candidate, this move makes sense. Playoff games attract fans from all walks of life and media attention that can turn a simple appearance into a talking point. By occupying the VIP section, Pratt signals his willingness to mingle with influential circles while reminding voters that he’s present in the city’s biggest moments.