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Shaquille O’Neal sets the record straight on his departure from the Lakers

Most still think Shaquille O'Neal left the Lakers because of Kobe Bryant, but the Hall of Fame center said it was because of something else.

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LeBron’s Record-Breaking Moment Will Be Fit for a King. Kareem’s? It Was, Um, Cute.

James needs just 36 points to eclipse Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, a moment that will come soon—and with considerably more pomp and circumstance than in 1984.

Sports Illustrated

Brian Windhorst: Buss family could sell Lakers at some point

Could ownership of the Lakers change hands for the first time since 1979?

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How these producers are building a 'Legacy' with Lakers documentary and indie films

LOS ANGELES — Lacing together an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Lakers' history took seven years, team owners' participation, thousands of hours of video, NBA approvals — and producers willing to bankroll such an ambitious effort.

Los Angeles Times

'Legacy' is the official story of the Lakers. Jeanie Buss says it's also 'the truth'

How good does the story need to be for it to be told again and again?

Los Angeles Times

Joe Dumars Recalls Pistons’ Near Trade for Kobe Bryant: ‘It Was That Close’

The Hall of Famer reflects on his tenure as Pistons GM—his proudest moments, biggest regret and the time he almost landed Kobe Bryant.

Sports Illustrated

‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers’ debuts today

A 10-part docuseries about the history of the Lakers under the reign of the Buss family debuts on Monday.

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Jeanie Buss is still committed to surpassing Celtics in championships

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hasn't lost sight of her quest to leapfrog the Celtics in total NBA championships won.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Scotty Pippen Jr and Shareef O’Neal chase NBA dream amid long shadows

The Lakers’ Summer League roster included a pair of NBA scions whose Hall of Fame fathers cast lengthy shadows over their pro prospects

The Guardian - US

Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Tweets Emotional Kobe Bryant Message

She shared a tweet paying homage to the late Hall of Famer on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Review: Winning Time

The absurdly enjoyable TV drama shows how managers transformed the NBA in the 1980s.

Reason

John C. Reilly loves the Lakers, Dr. Buss and LA — just not West LA

LOS ANGELES — John C. Reilly does not like the Westside. He felt this aversion deep in his bones from the moment he moved to Los Angeles from Chicago some 30-odd years ago. Venturing into Santa Monica one day, Reilly took inventory of the ostentatious wealth surrounding him and felt…

Los Angeles Times

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss still relies on Magic Johnson for advice

Magic Johnson is one of several people within the Lakers' family owner Jeanie Buss has admitted to consulting.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Plaschke: Jeanie Buss says she isn't happy, vows 'I've got to make it better'

Jeanie Buss isn't happy.

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Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: ‘Winning Time’ was great junk food TV. Now how about a series on the 2004 Chicago Cubs?

The day after the series finale of your favorite TV show is always difficult.

Los Angeles Times

Can Jerry West take his case against HBO to the Supreme Court? Or any court?

LOS ANGELES — It might have sounded like a bluff when Jerry West recently vowed to take his much-publicized battle with HBO "all the way to the Supreme Court."

Tribune News Service

HBO defends ‘Winning Time’ against Jerry West’s criticism of on-screen portrayal

NEW YORK — HBO would like to remind you — and Jerry West — that “Winning Time” is not a documentary.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: HBO's 'Winning Time' gets some things about Showtime era right — but not Jerry West

LOS ANGELES — The HBO "Winning Time" series about the Lakers' Showtime era gets some of it right.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Jerry West says HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ is a ‘deliberately false characterization’

“The portrayal of NBA icon and LA Lakers legend Jerry West in ‘Winning Time’ is fiction pretending to be fact — a deliberately false characterization that has caused great distress to Jerry and his family,” West’s attorney said in a statement.

Los Angeles Times

Jerry West demands retraction of his 'cruel' portrayal in 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'

NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West is declaring the depiction of his character in HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" to be "cruel" and "deliberately false," and is demanding a retraction within two weeks from today.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Laker Jerry West is upset over his portrayal in “Winning Time”

Lakers legend Jerry West has demanded action over the way he has been portrayed in the HBO series "Winning Time."

The Guardian - AU

Jerry West demands retraction over ‘rage-aholic’ portrayal in Winning Time

Former LA Lakers player and general manager claims HBO has ‘demeaned him for shock value’ in popular drama about basketball team

Sports Illustrated

Jerry West Requests Retraction for Depiction in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

The Lakers’ legend said the show is a “baseless and malicious assault” on his character.

The Independent UK

‘Winning Time’ shows authentic human side of Laker legends

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Irish Mirror

Actor John C Reilly opens up on his love of hurling

The US actor described the sport as “theatrical” and “thrilling”.

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