The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic sports teams in the entire world, let alone the NBA. And through its decades-long history, the team has reached the highest of highs and lowest of lows, which makes great fodder for a new docuseries, “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.”
As seen in the teaser for the series, ‘Legacy’ comes from director Antoine Fuqua, who also produces the series alongside Lakers CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss. So, while there might be plenty of drama discussed in the series, definitely understand that this carries the Lakers seal of approval. Take that for what it’s worth.
“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” doesn’t have an official release date yet, but Hulu is saying that the docuseries is “coming soon.” You can watch the teaser below.
Here’s the synopsis:
“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. When charismatic real estate tycoon Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers in a wildly risky and complex business deal, nobody could’ve predicted just how much success was to come. Kicking off the “Showtime” era in 1979, the notorious L.A.-playboy pioneered the business of basketball. He raised the price of floor seats, introduced dancers and a live band, opened an exclusive private club inside the arena, and cultivated famous fans in Hollywood. Over the last 40 years, the team captured 11 titles and retired the jerseys of some of the NBA’s most legendary players.
Today, Dr. Buss’s empire is now worth more than $5 billion. But all of that success did not come easy. Along with notorious feuds, career-ending illnesses, and a bevy of insurmountable on-court obstacles, the Lakers have also weathered intense drama off the court – within Dr. Buss’s own family. Running the franchise as a “mom and pop” operation, Dr. Buss gave his children front office jobs with the understanding they would, someday, inherit his kingdom. But sibling rivalry, interpersonal conflict, and corporate unrest threatened to destroy everything Dr. Buss worked so hard to build. Ultimately, “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” is about family, business, and power –and how all three must be harnessed to achieve greatness.
