Jeanie Buss
Self - Jerry Buss' Daughter/Executive VP, Business Operations
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Synopsis
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
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1. Episode 1Now viewing2022-08-151h8.4Real 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.
2. Episode 22022-08-151h 2m9.0After 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.
3. Episode 32022-08-2254m8.0Dr. 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.
4. Episode 42022-08-2948m8.0Kareem 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.
5. Episode 52022-09-051h9.3A 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.
6. Episode 62022-09-1259m8.0Expectations 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.
7. Episode 72022-09-1954m8.0A 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.
8. Episode 82022-09-2648m8.0A 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.
9. Episode 92022-10-0357m8.0An 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.
10. Episode 102022-10-101h 7m6.0Jeanie 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
Top Billed Cast
Magic Johnson
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
No photo Michael Cooper
Self
Jerry West
Self - General Manager/Head Coach
No photo Mitch Kupchak
Self - Assistant General Manager
No photo Pat Riley
Self - Head Coach
No photo Gary Vitti
Self - Athletic Trainer
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers have?
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers has 1 season and 10 episodes.
When did Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers first air?
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers first aired in 2022.
Is Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers still running?
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers?
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers is classified as Documentary.