Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Name: Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-08-15
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper, Jerry West

ENDED1 Season10 Episodes★ 8.1

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers is a documentary series on Hulu that premiered in 2022, ending after 1 season and 10 episodes.

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NetworkHulu

First AiredAug 15, 2022

Last AiredOct 10, 2022

GenreDocumentary

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionLos Angeles Media Fund, Haven Entertainment, Hill District Media

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

Hulu

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Cast

Jeanie Buss

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

Magic Johnson

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Michael Cooper

Self

Jerry West

Self - General Manager/Head Coach

Mitch Kupchak

Self - Assistant General Manager

Pat Riley

Self - Head Coach

Gary Vitti

Self - Athletic Trainer

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Aug 15, 202260m★ 8.4

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.

E2Episode 2

Aug 15, 202262m

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.

E3Episode 3

Aug 22, 202254m

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.

E4Episode 4

Aug 29, 202248m

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.

E5Episode 5

Sep 5, 202260m★ 9.3

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.

E6Episode 6

Sep 12, 202259m

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.

E7Episode 7

Sep 19, 202254m

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.

E8Episode 8

Sep 26, 202248m

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.

E9Episode 9

Oct 3, 202257m

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.

E10Episode 10

Oct 10, 202267m★ 6.0

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.

About Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers is a documentary series on Hulu. The show first aired on Aug 15, 2022 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers has ended. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 34 votes. The cast includes Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper, Jerry West.