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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

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IMDB:

8.0
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Released

8/15/2022

Duration

1h 7m

Genre

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Overview

This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it.

Episodes

Episode 1EP 1Available

Episode 1

60m8.4

Real estate mogul Dr. Jerry Buss buys the Lakers, drafts rookie sensation Magic Johnson, and welcomes his kids into the family business. Facing dramatic setbacks and shocking turns, the team captivates fans as Dr. Buss’s approach changes the NBA forever.

Episode 2EP 2Available

Episode 2

62m9.0

After Magic Johnson shocks the media and asks to be traded, Dr. Buss does damage control. As the team welcomes a new coach and vital role-players who cement Showtime, the Buss kids juggle more responsibilities – and pressures – for the family business.

Episode 3EP 3Available

Episode 3

54m8.0

Dr. Buss, a self-made man from a broken home and humble beginnings, is shocked when his eldest son quits the family business. After trade rumors upset the team, Dr. Buss qualms concerns and the team gets back on track. But their legendary streak ends.

Episode 4EP 4Available

Episode 4

48m8.0

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires, creating doubts about the team’s future. As the Buss kids pull away from their dad in business and life, coach Riley becomes distracted by fame. The team soldiers on – until tragic news shocks the franchise and the world.

Episode 5EP 5Available

Episode 5

60m9.3

A new era dawns, as gangsta rap explodes and the Lakers draft a gritty point guard who embodies the cultural shift. As Dr. Buss struggles to rebuild, his kids return to The Forum. Magic also returns, right before the franchise finds its next superstars.

Episode 6EP 6Available

Episode 6

59m8.0

Expectations build when Dr. Buss' new superstar comes to Hollywood, and a teen rookie makes bold claims; as the family business grows, Dr. Buss' kids all get promotions; business and family become more entwined than ever when an iconic coach enters.

Episode 7EP 7Available

Episode 7

54m8.0

A major front office change threatens the team’s chances of making history. Dr. Buss’s eldest son seeks to impress his father, while family tensions brew. Meanwhile, the Lakers weather shocking off-court drama to chase another title.

Episode 8EP 8Available

Episode 8

48m8.0

A retooled lineup and new coach attempt to live up to the Laker legacy, as Kobe Bryant shoots for the record books. But he won’t be content until they win another title. Meanwhile, Dr. Buss empowers his son Jimmy to assume more power in the franchise.

Episode 9EP 9Available

Episode 9

57m8.0

An aging Dr. Buss cements his legacy, while the franchise seeks another historic title amid dysfunction on and off the court. A dramatic and emotional loss puts the franchise and family into unprecedented disarray.

Episode 10EP 10Available

Episode 10

67m6.0

Jeanie Buss encounters upheaval in her personal and professional life as she struggles to balance running a family and a business. As she attempts to find equilibrium, the events of 2020 throw the franchise, and the world, into chaos.

Cast

Jeanie Buss

Self - Jerry Buss' Daughter/Executive VP, Business Operations

Jeanie Buss

Magic Johnson

Self

Magic Johnson

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Michael Cooper

Self

Michael Cooper

Jerry West

Self - General Manager/Head Coach

Jerry West

Mitch Kupchak

Self - Assistant General Manager

Mitch Kupchak

Pat Riley

Self - Head Coach

Pat Riley

Gary Vitti

Self - Athletic Trainer

Gary Vitti

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