'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers': Date, time, and how to watch Hulu's hit docuseries
Joining the extensive list of NBA documentaries that released over the last three years is Hulu's 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'. The 10-part series has already opened to rave reviews from critics and is all set to premiere in August 2022. At the outset, this piece of content seems to be a far cry from the controversial HBO series 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'. The portrayal of former Lakers legends didn't sit down too well the players and the series faced extreme criticism.
Now, the latest bit of the series comes as the star attraction taking the focus away from the Purple & Gold's offseason moves as they prepare for the NBA 2022-23 season. Whether Kyrie Irving suits up with LeBron James or Russell Westbrook finding a new home is all going to fade away from focus thanks to 'Legacy'. And on that note, we take a look at what we know so far.
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Who stars in 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'?
The Hulu docuseries will feature appearances from legendary NBA figures. Among the list are Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lebron James, Phil Jackson, Derek Fisher, Jerry West, and Jeanie Buss.
When will 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers' release?
'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers' premieres in the US on Monday, August 15, 2022, on Hulu. Following the premiere, the remaining episodes will be available to stream every Monday.
What is 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers' all about?
According to Hulu, the official description of the docuseries reads, "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 LA-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," the description further reads.
"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."
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