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“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” 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 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. When charismatic real estate tycoon Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers in a wildly risky and complex business deal, nobody could’ve predicted just how much success was to come. Kicking off the “Showtime” era in 1979, the notorious L.A.-playboy pioneered the business of basketball. He raised the price of floor seats, introduced dancers and a live band, opened an exclusive private club inside the arena, and cultivated famous fans in Hollywood. Over the last 40 years, the team captured 11 titles and retired the jerseys of some of the NBA’s most legendary players. Today, Dr. Buss’s empire is now worth more than $5 billion. But all of that success did not come easy. Along with notorious feuds, career-ending illnesses, and a bevy of insurmountable on-court obstacles, the Lakers have also weathered intense drama off the court – within Dr. Buss’s own family. Running the franchise as a “mom and pop” operation, Dr. Buss gave his children front office jobs with the understanding they would, someday, inherit his kingdom. But sibling rivalry, interpersonal conflict, and corporate unrest threatened to destroy everything Dr. Buss worked so hard to build. Ultimately, “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” is about family, business, and power –and how all three must be harnessed to achieve greatness.
Original Release
08/15/2022 on Hulu
US Release
08/15/2022
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Jerry Buss | Self - Owner of the Lakers |
Jimmy Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son |
Johnny Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son / Self - President. LA Sparks |
Flea | Self - Musician / Lakers Fan |
Gary Vitti | Self - Athletic Trainer / Self- Athletic Trainer |
Michael Jordan | Self - Chicago Bulls |
Jerry West | Self - General Manager / Self- General Manager/Head Coach / Self - Head Coach |
Jesse Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son |
Ice Cube | Self - Rapper / Actor / Lakers Fan |
Snoop Dogg | Self - Honorary Laker / Self - 'Honorary Laker' |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Episode #1.1 | Monday, 15 August 2022 |
2 | Episode #1.2 | Monday, 15 August 2022 |
3 | Episode #1.3 | Monday, 22 August 2022 |
4 | Episode #1.4 | Monday, 29 August 2022 |
5 | Episode #1.5 | Monday, 05 September 2022 |
6 | Episode #1.6 | Monday, 12 September 2022 |
7 | Episode #1.7 | Monday, 19 September 2022 |
8 | Episode #1.8 | Monday, 26 September 2022 |
9 | Episode #1.9 | Monday, 03 October 2022 |
10 | Episode #1.10 | Monday, 10 October 2022 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jerry Buss | Self - Owner of the Lakers |
Jimmy Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son |
Johnny Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son / Self - President. LA Sparks |
Flea | Self - Musician / Lakers Fan |
Gary Vitti | Self - Athletic Trainer / Self- Athletic Trainer |
Michael Jordan | Self - Chicago Bulls |
Jerry West | Self - General Manager / Self- General Manager/Head Coach / Self - Head Coach |
Jesse Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son |
Ice Cube | Self - Rapper / Actor / Lakers Fan |
Snoop Dogg | Self - Honorary Laker / Self - 'Honorary Laker' |
Chick Hearn | Self - Assistant General Manager / Broadcaster / Self - Broadcaster |
James Worthy | Self - Small Forward |
Jeanie Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Daughter / Self- Jerry Buss' Daughter/Executive VP, Business Operations / Self - Executive VP, Business Operations / Self - President, The Forum / Self - Governor, CEO & Controlling Owner |
Derek Fisher | Self - Point Guard / Self - Former Laker |
David Stern | Self - NBA Commissioner 1984 - 2014 |
Byron Scott | Self - Shooting Guard / Self - Nets Head Coach / Former Laker / Self - Head Coach / Self - Former Laker / Self - #4 Draft Pick, San Diego Clippers |
Linda Rambis | Self - Director of Special Events, The Forum / Self - Advisor |
Claire Rothman | Self - General Manager, The Forum / Self - Former General Manager, The Forum |
Joey Buss | Self - Jerry Buss' Son |
Magic Johnson | Self - Former Laker / Self- Point Guard / Self - Point Guard / Self - President of Basketball Operations / Self - Head Coach / Self - #1 Draft Pick |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Christopher Boyd | Executive Producer |
Anderson M. Hinsch | Executive Producer |
Jessie Creel | Executive Producer |
Linda Rambis | Executive Producer |
Luke Rodgers | Executive Producer |
Morgan Earnest | Executive Producer |
Jeanie Buss | Executive Producer |
Steven Leckart | Executive Producer |
Antoine Fuqua | Executive Producer |
Jeffrey Soros | Executive Producer |
Simon Horsman | Executive Producer |
Kevin Mann | Executive Producer |
Kat Samick | Executive Producer |
Brendan Bragg | Executive Producer |
Rick Matros | Executive Producer |
Mark Ankner | Executive Producer |
Michael Mann | Executive Producer |
Andrew Blau | Executive Producer |
Demi Boxley | Producer |
Jordan Rambis | Producer |
Yousif Nasr | Producer |
Kanani Datan | Producer |
Jake Pushinsky | Producer |
Brett Tomberlin | Producer |
Dominic Ottersbach | Producer |
Toby Louie | Producer |
Pamela Madeiros | Producer |
Bo Kovitz | Producer |
Brian Rocha | Producer |
Caitlyn Hynes | Producer |
Lou Christopher | Producer |
Nicholas-Gregory Huffman | Producer |
Andrew Trapani | Producer |
Tobin Armbrust | Producer |
Kristopher Belman | Producer |