With Kareem injured, the team's sensational rookie steps up to play center in a dramatic Game 6 victory — but we likely haven't seen the last of the Showtime Lakers
In the season's penultimate episode, three members of the Showtime family make their exit in a critical moment, as the team heads into the NBA Finals
While the Lakers seem like clear favorites heading into the playoffs, coaching conflicts, Jerry Buss’ womanizing, and Magic’s inferiority complex threaten to hold the team back
The Lakers star rookie struggles with comparisons to his Boston rival, while Pat Riley finds himself courtside as L.A.'s new assistant coach
With Jack McKinney down for the count after his bicycle accident, a reluctant Paul Westhead takes over as Lakers coach
A spotlight episode on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar traces his evolution to activist — and how he made peace with Magic
Coach Jack McKinney installs a new style of play while Jeannie Buss and Claire Rothman amp up life at the Forum
The notorious Jerry Tarkanian, brainy Jack McKinney, and a twitchy Pat Riley compete for the Lakers head coaching job, while Magic attends the premiere of a terrible yet iconic movie
As Jerry West moves on, a young Magic Johnson begins grappling with his newfound celebrity
Four-part documentary about Lakers legend premieres April 22
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