Seasons & Episodes
The Swan
1979. Businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lackluster Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, t
Is That All There Is?
After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm fellow franchise owner of the Celti
The Good Life
Leaving the Lakers to deal with the fallout of Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas, and soon b
Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?
As the Lakers head to Palm Springs for the start of training camp, Buss finds himself in over his head financially, and
Pieces of a Man
As the Lakers prepare for their season opener against the Clippers, an increasingly frustrated Kareem begins to doubt hi
Memento Mori
Assistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers' growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy
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 ti
California Dreaming
As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their position
Acceptable Loss
As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's
Promised Land
Down two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspi
One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his re
The Magic Is Back
When Earvin’s return threatens the Lakers’ new "system," Pat Riley and Jerry West push for a risky trade. While Coac
The Second Coming
In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for
The New World
Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach
The Hamburger Hamlet
After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the piece
"BEAT L.A."
Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Lar
What Is and What Should Never Be
Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.
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