Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Documentary
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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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2022-08-15
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
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
Michael Cooper
Self
Jerry West
Jerry West
Self - General Manager/Head Coach
Mitch Kupchak
Mitch Kupchak
Self - Assistant General Manager
Pat Riley
Pat Riley
Self - Head Coach
Gary Vitti
Gary Vitti
Self - Athletic Trainer
Official Videos
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Full Kingdom Teaser
Full Kingdom Teaser
Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
Episode 6
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.
Episode 7
Episode 7
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.
Episode 8
Episode 8
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.
Episode 9
Episode 9
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.
Episode 10
Episode 10
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.
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