Episodes
n 1979, businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lacklustre Los Angeles Lakers. The team's ...read more n 1979, businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lacklustre Los Angeles Lakers. The team's coach, Jerry West, bristles at the prospect of drafting college phenom Earvin Johnson, who has been given the moniker `Magic'. show less
After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm Red Auerbach; Earvin's efforts to ...read more After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm Red Auerbach; Earvin's efforts to impress the women in his life fall flat; Claire's mandate to get creative brings conflict with Buss' daughter, Jeanie. show less
Leaving the Lakers to deal with the fallout of Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas, and soon ...read more Leaving the Lakers to deal with the fallout of Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas, and soon becomes entangled with a dangerous foe. Back in LA, Earvin finds himself alone in a new city, while former Laker Pat Riley seeks out a new place within the team. show less
The Lakers are going to a training camp in Palm Springs; Buss is struggling financially; the new team coaches implement a ...read more The Lakers are going to a training camp in Palm Springs; Buss is struggling financially; the new team coaches implement a groundbreaking idea. show less
The Lakers prepare for the opening game against the Clippers; Kareem doubts his place on the team; Coach McKinney fuels his ...read more The Lakers prepare for the opening game against the Clippers; Kareem doubts his place on the team; Coach McKinney fuels his rivalry with Earvin. show less
Assistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers' growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy.
As Buss clashes with West, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones, before squaring off against Larry Bird.
McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful status quo, while Earvin and Buss each face ...read more McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful status quo, while Earvin and Buss each face shocking truths. show less
As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's ...read more 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. show less