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What Is and What Should Never Be
s02e07 · 2023-09-18 · 01:00
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The drama series that goes back in time to chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties. The show takes a look at a team that defined its era, both on and off the court. Based on Jeff Pearlman's book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers, and executive produced by Adam McKay
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10 this season · 17 totals01e01 The Swan 2022-03-07 02:00
The Swan
Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and rookie phenom Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
s01e02 Is That All There Is? 2022-03-14 01:00
Is That All There Is?
As Buss attempts to connect with a fellow franchise owner, Coach West and Claire face near impossible mandates, and Earvin looks for love.
s01e03 The Good Life 2022-03-21 01:00
The Good Life
As Buss courts new talent, a former Laker ponders a future with the franchise, and Earvin's move to LA isn't quite as magical as he hoped.
s01e04 Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney? 2022-03-28 01:00
Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured Lakers franchise.
s01e05 Pieces of a Man 2022-04-04 01:00
Pieces of a Man
While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of faith, and Buss clashes with those closest to him.
s01e06 Memento Mori 2022-04-11 01:00
Memento Mori
Tragedy strikes the Lakers coaching staff, adding to Buss' mounting list of professional, personal, and financial problems.
s01e07 Invisible Man 2022-04-18 01:00
Invisible Man
While Buss clashes with West over the coaching staff, Paul calls in a favor from Pat Riley. On the road for the first time, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones in Lansing, before heading to Boston to square off against longtime rival Larry Bird.
s01e08 California Dreaming 2022-04-25 01:00
California Dreaming
As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions. Then, Earvin meets his childhood hero at the NBA All-Star game, where he receives some sage advice. Jessie convinces Jeanie to help shield her father from a devastating truth.
s01e09 Acceptable Loss 2022-05-02 01:00
Acceptable Loss
As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health. Later, Haywood receives an ultimatum from Kareem.
s01e10 Promised Land 2022-05-09 01:00
Promised Land
Down two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspiration. In Philly, Earvin faces off against his role-model-turned-rival Dr. J, while in LA, Haywood grapples with his own worst enemy: himself.