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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
★ 8.1/10•2022•14•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 15, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

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.

Aug 15, 2022

Episode 2 - Episode 2E262m

Episode 2

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.

Aug 15, 2022

Episode 3 - Episode 3E354m

Episode 3

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.

Aug 22, 2022

Episode 4 - Episode 4E448m

Episode 4

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.

Aug 29, 2022

Episode 5 - Episode 5E560m

Episode 5

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.

Sep 5, 2022

Episode 6 - Episode 6E659m

Episode 6

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.

Sep 12, 2022

Episode 7 - Episode 7E754m

Episode 7

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.

Sep 19, 2022

Episode 8 - Episode 8E848m

Episode 8

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.

Sep 26, 2022

Episode 9 - Episode 9E957m

Episode 9

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.

Oct 3, 2022

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1067m

Episode 10

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.

Oct 10, 2022

Actors

Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss

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

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Michael Cooper

Self

Jerry West

Jerry West

Self - General Manager/Head Coach

Mitch Kupchak

Self - Assistant General Manager

Pat Riley

Self - Head Coach

Gary Vitti

Self - Athletic Trainer

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