Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers Episode #1.7 (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Documentary, History, Sport

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

Episode #1.7 (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV Episode | Documentary, History, Sport

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.

Writer

Steven Leckart (written by)

Cinematographer

Maz Makhani

Editor

Jake Pushinsky

Production Designers

Rodrigo Cabral | Aidan FioRito | Michael Fitzgerald

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 19, 2022

Release date

Sep 19, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
39 cast members

Name	Known for
Jerry West Self - General Manager Self - General Manager See fewer	Uncle Drew (2018)
Phil Jackson Self - Head Coach Self - Head Coach See fewer	Three-Peat: The Chicago Bulls' Historic Third Championship Season (1993)
Brian Shaw Self - Guard Self - Guard See fewer	NBA on Bally Sports (2021)
Kurt Rambis Self - Special Consultant Self - Special Consultant See fewer	Johnny Mnemonic: The Interactive Action Movie (1995)
Jeanie Buss Self - Executive VP, Business Operations Self - Executive VP, Business Operations See fewer	WOW: Women of Wrestling (2000)
Jimmy Buss Self - Jerry Buss' Son (as Jim Buss) Self - Jerry Buss' Son (as Jim Buss) See fewer	Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Mitch Kupchak Self - General Manager Self - General Manager See fewer	The 1978 NBA Finals (1978)
Johnny Buss Self - President. LA Sparks Self - President. LA Sparks See fewer	Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Shaquille O'Neal Self - Center Self - Center See fewer	Steel (1997)
J.A. Adande Self - Journalist, LA Times Self - Journalist, LA Times See fewer	The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (1999)
Rick Fox Self - Small Forward Self - Small Forward See fewer	Shameless (2011)
Robert Horry Self - Power Forward Self - Power Forward See fewer	The Lincoln Lawyer (2022)
Vlade Divac Self - Sacramento King / Former Laker Self - Sacramento King / Former Laker See fewer	Eddie (1996)
Ice Cube Self - Rapper / Actor / Lakers Fan Self - Rapper / Actor / Lakers Fan See fewer	Friday (1995)
Byron Scott Self - Nets Head Coach / Former Laker Self - Nets Head Coach / Former Laker See fewer	Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Snoop Dogg Self - Honorary Laker Self - Honorary Laker See fewer	Training Day (2001)
Pat Riley Self - Former Head Coach Self - Former Head Coach See fewer	Glory Road (2006)
Michael Cooper Self - Sparks Coach / Former Laker Self - Sparks Coach / Former Laker See fewer	Men of a Certain Age (2009)
Lon Rosen Self - Sports Agent Self - Sports Agent See fewer	The Kilborn File (2010)
Linda Rambis Self - Director of Special Events, The Forum Self - Director of Special Events, The Forum See fewer	Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Gary Payton Self - Point Guard Self - Point Guard See fewer	After the Sunset (2004)
Derek Fisher Self - Point Guard Self - Point Guard See fewer	The Fix (2019)
Luke Walton Self - Small Forward Self - Small Forward See fewer	NBA on Bally Sports (2021)
Devean George Self - Small Forward Self - Small Forward See fewer	NBA on NBC (1990)
Ramona Shelburne Self - Journalist, LA Daily News Self - Journalist, LA Daily News See fewer	Clipped (2024)
Carmelo Anthony Self - Denver Nuggets, Forward Self - Denver Nuggets, Forward See fewer	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
Gary Vitti Self - Athletic Trainer Self - Athletic Trainer See fewer	Blue Chips (1994)
Flea Self - Musician / Lakers Fan Self - Musician / Lakers Fan See fewer	Baby Driver (2017)
Kobe Bryant Self - Shooting Guard (archive footage) Self - Shooting Guard (archive footage) See fewer	Dear Basketball (2017)
Jerry Buss Self - Owner of the Lakers (archive footage) (as Dr. Jerry Buss) Self - Owner of the Lakers (archive footage) (as Dr. Jerry Buss) See fewer	Law of the Lawless (1964)
JoAnn Buss Self - Jerry Buss' Ex-Wife (archive footage) Self - Jerry Buss' Ex-Wife (archive footage) See fewer
Anderson Cooper Self - CNN Anchor (archive footage) Self - CNN Anchor (archive footage) See fewer	Chappie (2015)
Chick Hearn Self - Broadcaster (archive footage) Self - Broadcaster (archive footage) See fewer	Fletch (1985)
Allen Iverson Self - Guard (archive footage) Self - Guard (archive footage) See fewer	Hustle (2022)
Magic Johnson Self - Former Laker (archive footage) Self - Former Laker (archive footage) See fewer	Obsessed (2009)
Michael Jordan Self - Chicago Bulls (archive footage) Self - Chicago Bulls (archive footage) See fewer	Space Jam (1996)
Lisa Leslie Self - Center (archive footage) Self - Center (archive footage) See fewer	Think Like a Man (2012)
Karl Malone Self - Power Forward (archive footage) Self - Power Forward (archive footage) See fewer	After the Sunset (2004)
Dan Patrick Self - Host, Sports Center (archive footage) Self - Host, Sports Center (archive footage) See fewer	Just Go with It (2011)