Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty , Promised Land
Season 1, Episode 10
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It's 1979, and businessman Jerry Buss has just staked his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lacklustre Los Angeles Lakers.
Is That All There Is?After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm fellow franchise owner of the Celtics, Red Auerbach.
The Good LifeAs the Lakers respond to Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas and becomes entangled with a dangerous foe.
Who The F*** Is Jack McKinneyAs the Lakers head to Palm Springs for the start of training camp, Buss finds himself in over his head financially.
Pieces Of A ManAs the Lakers prepare for their season opener against the Clippers, an increasingly frustrated Kareem begins to doubt his place on the team.
Memento MoriAssistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers' growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.
Invisble ManAs Buss clashes with West and Paul calls in a favour, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones in Lansing, before heading to Boston to square off against Larry Bird.
Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughAs the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions.
Acceptable LossAs the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health.
Promised LandDown two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspiration.
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- Down two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspiration.
- Ratings
- CastJohn C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke
- GenreDrama
- Seasons2
- StudioSky Atlantic