The Best Episodes of Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(163 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E18/15/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Steven Leckart

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   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Steven Leckart
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   8.1/10(131 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E28/15/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(125 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E38/22/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Unknown

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4. 

   8.6/10(135 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E48/29/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(120 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E59/5/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.3/10(115 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S1:E69/12/2022

   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.

   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Steven Leckart

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   Director:Antoine Fuqua

   Writer:Steven Leckart
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7. 

   8.3/10(108 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S1:E79/19/2022

   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.

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   8.2/10(101 votes)

   #8 - Episode 8

   S1:E89/26/2022

   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.

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   8.1/10(100 votes)

   #9 - Episode 9

   S1:E910/3/2022

   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.

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    7.8/10(108 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E1010/10/2022

    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.

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