Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and more NBA stars hit the court in Hulu’s new documentary, “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.” On Aug. 1, a month after first announcing the documentaries on June 21, the streaming platform released a teaser trailer — including decades-old footage — for the 10-part docuseries, directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua. Featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches and executives, the series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic basketball team’s legacy, from their “Showtime” era in 1979 to off-court business deals that resulted in a $5 billion empire.
Buss Family Empire
“When charismatic real estate magnate Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers in a wildly risky and complex business deal, no one could have predicted the success that would follow,” reads Hulu’s description of the doctor. “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 … But all that success did not come easily. Along with infamous feuds, career-ending illnesses and a series of insurmountable obstacles on the court, the Lakers have also dealt with intense drama off the court—within Dr. Buss’s own family.”
In addition to celebrating the team’s success on the field, the doc will examine the “sibling rivalry, interpersonal conflict and corporate turmoil” prominent among business leaders over the past 40 years. Unlike HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” which came out in March, “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” is executive produced by Lakers CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss and will feature interviews casting new light on the collision between “family, business and power” that threatened the Lakers’ emblematic legacy.
“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” Release Date
Hulu has not yet set a premiere date for “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.”
“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” Trailer
On June 21, Hulu released a teaser trailer for “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers,” featuring clips from interviews with Lakers players, coaches and executives. Watch both trailers for the upcoming documentary here.
