A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
EPISODE 1
The Swan
In 1979, businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lackluster 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."
EPISODE 2
Is That All There Is?
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.
EPISODE 3
The Best Is Yet to Come
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; Earvin finds himself alone in a new city; Pat Riley seeks out a new place within the team.
EPISODE 4
Who the F... Is Jack McKinney
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured Lakers franchise.
EPISODE 5
Pieces of a Man
The Lakers prepare for the opening game against the Clippers; Kareem doubts his place on the team.
EPISODE 6
Memento Mori
Tragedy strikes the Lakers coaching staff, adding to Buss' mounting list of professional, personal and financial problems.
Quincy Isaiah
John C. Reilly
Gaby Hoffmann
Jason Clarke
Adrien Brody
Sally Field
Tracy Letts
Hadley Robinson
DeVaughn Nixon
Austin Aaron
Solomon Hughes
