1 00:00:07,248 --> 00:00:09,917 - Linda Zafrani: Are you joking? - Lon Rosen: Oh, what the fuck? 2 00:00:12,086 --> 00:00:13,879 I thought we were supposed to be the cover. 3 00:00:13,879 --> 00:00:16,632 Chick Hearn (on TV): Halftime here as the boys in Forum Blue 4 00:00:16,632 --> 00:00:18,092 {\an8}close out their exhibition season, racking up 5 00:00:18,092 --> 00:00:20,678 {\an8}a 28-point lead against the newly minted champs. 6 00:00:20,678 --> 00:00:22,805 Now, don't buy stock just yet, though. 7 00:00:22,805 --> 00:00:25,307 That score can be deceiving. These Celtics have yet 8 00:00:25,307 --> 00:00:27,476 to play a single member of their starting five... 9 00:00:27,476 --> 00:00:29,895 - Hey, Kareem. - What's that, Lon? 10 00:00:29,895 --> 00:00:31,564 -"Sports Illustrated"? - Yeah. 11 00:00:31,564 --> 00:00:33,524 - What the fuck is this, Lon? - I know, I know. 12 00:00:33,524 --> 00:00:35,735 Paul Westhead: How about that score, huh? 13 00:00:35,735 --> 00:00:37,528 These guys struggle with The System all through camp, 14 00:00:37,528 --> 00:00:39,029 but then you get it on the floor... 15 00:00:39,029 --> 00:00:40,114 It is a symphony. 16 00:00:40,114 --> 00:00:41,907 It's an exhibition against their bench. 17 00:00:41,907 --> 00:00:44,034 Paul, we're running the guys ragged. 18 00:00:44,034 --> 00:00:45,035 Why not give our subs a look? 19 00:00:45,035 --> 00:00:46,120 We still need to decide 20 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:47,830 who fills out that last roster spot. 21 00:00:47,830 --> 00:00:49,165 We did that already. Mikey? 22 00:00:51,208 --> 00:00:52,293 Oh, no, you cutting Rambis? 23 00:00:52,293 --> 00:00:55,963 - Yeah, his numbers are subpar. - He's not a numbers guy. 24 00:00:55,963 --> 00:00:58,174 H-He's effort. That's the kind of shit that wins games. 25 00:00:59,884 --> 00:01:01,010 Ooh! Our issue! 26 00:01:01,552 --> 00:01:04,054 Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo! 27 00:01:04,054 --> 00:01:06,140 Oh, my. Would you look at that? 28 00:01:06,140 --> 00:01:09,769 "What are Norm Nixon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 29 00:01:09,769 --> 00:01:12,813 "Jamaal Wilkes, and Magic Johnson doing in a classroom 30 00:01:12,813 --> 00:01:14,648 with Laker coach Paul Westhead?" 31 00:01:14,648 --> 00:01:17,026 Good fuckin' question. 32 00:01:17,568 --> 00:01:18,986 "Hitting the blackboards." 33 00:01:18,986 --> 00:01:21,947 (Mike Thibault giggles) 34 00:01:21,947 --> 00:01:24,617 - Do you get it? - Is that a joke? 35 00:01:24,617 --> 00:01:26,911 - Player: You're kiddin' me. - Norm Nixon: Okay. 36 00:01:26,911 --> 00:01:29,955 - This is the dumbest shit I ever seen. - Teaching basketball? 37 00:01:29,955 --> 00:01:31,874 It bad enough he got us playing like robots, 38 00:01:31,874 --> 00:01:33,209 running in his damn spot. 39 00:01:33,209 --> 00:01:36,170 Paul: Hit your spot! That's not your spot! 40 00:01:36,170 --> 00:01:37,880 Where's your spot? Not there! 41 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:39,757 I'll put a spot in that motherfucker eye 42 00:01:39,757 --> 00:01:41,967 - he keep yelling at me. - Hey, maybe put your picture on the floor, 43 00:01:41,967 --> 00:01:43,010 - you'll remember where to go. - (laughs) 44 00:01:43,010 --> 00:01:46,013 But we can't go criticize this man right now. 45 00:01:46,013 --> 00:01:47,598 Say right here he a genius. 46 00:01:47,598 --> 00:01:49,141 Earvin "Magic" Johnson: He don't know shit about basketball. 47 00:01:49,141 --> 00:01:52,686 - In his mind, this shit a science experiment. - Try telling that to Buss. 48 00:01:52,686 --> 00:01:54,271 He paying that man a million dollars. 49 00:01:54,271 --> 00:01:55,856 Norm: We can always send the Great White Hope in there 50 00:01:55,856 --> 00:01:58,025 to talk to him for us. Hey, Kupchak! 51 00:01:58,025 --> 00:02:00,402 - Go do some of that cracker talk. - If I'm the cracker, 52 00:02:00,402 --> 00:02:01,612 then you're the cheese. (clicks tongue) 53 00:02:01,612 --> 00:02:04,281 Mark Landsberger: I don't know why I'm not in this picture. 54 00:02:04,281 --> 00:02:05,866 I've been white on this team longer than you, Mitch. 55 00:02:05,866 --> 00:02:07,076 Landsberger, sit your ass down. 56 00:02:08,911 --> 00:02:10,621 Here, gimme a look of that. 57 00:02:10,621 --> 00:02:12,498 Oh, fuck, Bill! You see this? (laughs) 58 00:02:12,498 --> 00:02:15,251 Yeah. Publicity. 59 00:02:15,251 --> 00:02:17,211 Fuckin' telling the whole fuckin' world 60 00:02:17,211 --> 00:02:18,045 our captain's a fuckin' douchebag. 61 00:02:18,045 --> 00:02:21,257 - Jerry... - Oh, hey! There he is. 62 00:02:21,257 --> 00:02:23,259 - Mr. Matinee Idol. - How's it going, Jerry? 63 00:02:23,259 --> 00:02:24,760 How you doin'? Congratulations. 64 00:02:24,760 --> 00:02:26,887 Yeah, thank you. I thought your office was upstairs. 65 00:02:26,887 --> 00:02:29,348 Jerry, come on. Paul. We just... (sighs) 66 00:02:29,348 --> 00:02:31,976 We just stopped by to pick up the final roster. 67 00:02:31,976 --> 00:02:34,603 - Mikey's got it all figured out. - Good! Who's gettin' the axe, huh? 68 00:02:34,603 --> 00:02:36,438 Probably that long-haired hippie motherfucker, Rambis. 69 00:02:36,438 --> 00:02:38,899 I mean, come on. We should've axed him the first fuckin' week. 70 00:02:38,899 --> 00:02:41,068 Pat Riley: He's a good player. 71 00:02:41,068 --> 00:02:42,570 Can I see that for one second? 72 00:02:42,570 --> 00:02:44,446 Thank you. Excuse me, sorry. 73 00:02:47,449 --> 00:02:49,076 There we go. 74 00:02:49,076 --> 00:02:51,078 Next champions. 75 00:02:51,078 --> 00:02:53,873 Bill Sharman: Ah. Well, we'll start engraving the trophies. 76 00:02:53,873 --> 00:02:55,249 - Sounds good, Bill. - Come on, Jerry. Come on. 77 00:02:55,249 --> 00:02:56,333 This is fuckin' first-rate. 78 00:02:56,333 --> 00:02:59,044 - Bye, Jerry. - Pat: Yeah, see you guys. 79 00:02:59,044 --> 00:03:00,713 Jerry West: Let me look at that. What'd he fuckin' write? 80 00:03:00,713 --> 00:03:02,381 What'd you change? 81 00:03:02,381 --> 00:03:05,217 - Fuckin' the motherfuckin' hippie?! - Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! 82 00:03:05,217 --> 00:03:07,595 - Come on! Get outta here. Let's go. Let's go. - Jerry West: This fuckin'-- 83 00:03:07,595 --> 00:03:09,513 - God fuckin' damn it! - (throws down roster) 84 00:03:09,972 --> 00:03:11,599 Congratulations, Pat. Why don't you go tell him? 85 00:03:12,224 --> 00:03:15,352 Paul: Second half, let's go. System. 86 00:03:15,352 --> 00:03:16,896 - That means you, Johnson. - (snaps fingers) 87 00:03:16,896 --> 00:03:18,272 - (upbeat chatter) - Did he just snap at me? 88 00:03:20,649 --> 00:03:23,444 Hey. Rambis. 89 00:03:26,196 --> 00:03:29,241 Congrats. You made the team. You're a Laker. 90 00:03:32,286 --> 00:03:33,787 Cool. Far out, man. 91 00:03:37,124 --> 00:03:38,626 Ooh! I've been lookin' for one of those. 92 00:03:38,626 --> 00:03:41,253 Let me see that, Kurt. (laughs) 93 00:03:41,253 --> 00:03:44,131 Oh, damn. Red, you should've told your guy to smile! 94 00:03:44,131 --> 00:03:45,758 I don't pay my guys to smile. 95 00:03:45,758 --> 00:03:47,343 Unlike you and your fakakta lifetime contract. 96 00:03:51,055 --> 00:03:52,890 He runs the committee. 97 00:03:53,724 --> 00:03:55,309 Ah, don't worry. 98 00:03:55,309 --> 00:03:57,937 I can't approve it fast enough. Nothing makes me happier 99 00:03:57,937 --> 00:03:59,897 than watching you piss away your fortune. 100 00:03:59,897 --> 00:04:01,231 You know, you used to be ahead of the curve, Red, 101 00:04:01,231 --> 00:04:04,276 but now, you're about 10 steps behind. 102 00:04:04,276 --> 00:04:06,403 Listen, I'd explain business to you, 103 00:04:06,403 --> 00:04:07,821 but halftime is almost over, 104 00:04:07,821 --> 00:04:08,948 and you got enough to worry about 105 00:04:08,948 --> 00:04:10,532 with your team gettin' whooped! 106 00:04:10,532 --> 00:04:12,701 It's pre-season, Buss. Nobody gives a shit. 107 00:04:13,369 --> 00:04:14,912 No one but you and me! 108 00:04:14,912 --> 00:04:18,040 Wise ass. I'll see ya. 109 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:19,708 ♪ ♪ 110 00:04:19,708 --> 00:04:21,752 - Come on, fellas. - Bill Fitch: Don't be fuckin' dumb. 111 00:04:21,752 --> 00:04:24,129 - It's just a preseason game. - Larry Bird: We're down by 28 points, Coach. 112 00:04:24,129 --> 00:04:25,965 Yeah, and we're not gonna come back. 113 00:04:25,965 --> 00:04:28,175 Fuck you gotta drag me out here to La La Land 114 00:04:28,175 --> 00:04:30,052 - if you're just gonna sit me? - Put him in. 115 00:04:30,052 --> 00:04:32,930 - I thought you said-- - Go knock their dicks in the dirt. 116 00:04:32,930 --> 00:04:34,848 - About goddamn time. - Relax yourself. 117 00:04:34,848 --> 00:04:37,643 - We're gonna have some fun. - Bill: Make up your fucking mind, Red. 118 00:04:38,435 --> 00:04:41,647 Dyan! Heaven can wait, but I can't. (laughs) 119 00:04:41,647 --> 00:04:42,982 You're lookin' great. 120 00:04:42,982 --> 00:04:45,025 Looking good, Lou! It's gonna rain? 121 00:04:45,901 --> 00:04:48,445 Guys, look at that. Fantastic, right? 122 00:04:48,445 --> 00:04:50,114 Jack! (laughs) Nice to see ya. 123 00:04:50,114 --> 00:04:51,490 - Love the variety you got going on here. - Right? 124 00:04:51,490 --> 00:04:54,201 Exhibition game, but we got 'em on the run. I'll take it. 125 00:04:54,201 --> 00:04:56,161 A lotta angles, a lotta colors. 126 00:04:56,161 --> 00:04:57,705 ♪ ♪ 127 00:04:57,705 --> 00:05:00,833 - Gimme that. - The fuck? 128 00:05:02,126 --> 00:05:02,543 Larry: Count 'em. 129 00:05:02,543 --> 00:05:05,212 ♪ ♪ 130 00:05:08,048 --> 00:05:11,093 Okay, fellas. Who wants a scoop? 131 00:05:11,093 --> 00:05:12,094 - (reporters chattering) - Huh? 132 00:05:12,094 --> 00:05:14,388 How about this for a headline? 133 00:05:14,388 --> 00:05:17,808 "Magic Signs Lifetime Contract with the Lakers." 134 00:05:17,808 --> 00:05:19,351 - (camera shutter snaps) - Reporter: What are the terms? 135 00:05:19,351 --> 00:05:21,895 - Lifetime? What does that mean? - How much? How long? 136 00:05:21,895 --> 00:05:23,814 Red Auerbach: 25 million for 25 years. 137 00:05:23,814 --> 00:05:25,399 (camera shutters snapping) 138 00:05:25,899 --> 00:05:27,443 (reporters exclaiming) 139 00:05:27,443 --> 00:05:28,235 Reporter: Dr. Buss! 140 00:05:28,235 --> 00:05:31,155 Any comment on Magic's new contract? 141 00:05:31,155 --> 00:05:33,574 I told you boys. Just an extension. 142 00:05:33,574 --> 00:05:36,994 But I hear 25 million for 25 years. 143 00:05:36,994 --> 00:05:39,246 Yeah? Where'd you hear that? 144 00:05:39,246 --> 00:05:41,415 Let's say a, a little leprechaun whispered it into my ear. 145 00:05:41,415 --> 00:05:45,919 - League source. - Yeah, well, no comment. (laughs) 146 00:05:45,919 --> 00:05:47,129 (camera shutters snapping) 147 00:05:47,129 --> 00:05:48,255 - What's up, Doc! - Hey, kid! 148 00:05:48,255 --> 00:05:50,049 Think we can rap after the game? 149 00:05:50,049 --> 00:05:51,675 Oh, yeah, yeah. Sure thing. Sure thing. 150 00:05:51,675 --> 00:05:53,427 - Oh, there's Jerry. You can ask him. Go ahead. - Reporters: Dr. Buss! 151 00:05:53,427 --> 00:05:55,637 Jerry Buss: I'll be in the box. I'll come find you. 152 00:05:55,637 --> 00:05:56,889 {\an8}- Just be a minute. - Jerry Buss: Sure. 153 00:05:56,889 --> 00:05:57,431 {\an8}- Yeah? Cool. - Absolutely. 154 00:05:57,431 --> 00:05:59,641 (reporters exclaiming) 155 00:05:59,641 --> 00:06:02,311 ♪ ♪ 156 00:06:02,936 --> 00:06:05,773 - Reporter: You think he's really worth it, Dr. Buss? - Guys, guys, come on! 157 00:06:05,773 --> 00:06:08,942 - Halftime's almost over. - (typewriter clacking, rolls and dings) 158 00:06:08,942 --> 00:06:10,319 ♪ ♪ 159 00:06:10,319 --> 00:06:13,072 We can talk about it after the game! 160 00:06:13,072 --> 00:06:14,990 Reporter: That makes you the highest-paid athlete in history! 161 00:06:14,990 --> 00:06:16,283 (Red laughing) 162 00:06:16,283 --> 00:06:18,202 We gotta start the game again! Get outta here! 163 00:06:18,202 --> 00:06:20,245 We can talk about it after the game! After the game! 164 00:06:20,245 --> 00:06:22,039 - After the game! - (shutters snapping) 165 00:06:22,039 --> 00:06:24,625 After the game, baby! 166 00:06:24,625 --> 00:06:27,127 (sirens wailing) 167 00:06:27,461 --> 00:06:30,464 ("My Favorite Mutiny" by The Coup playing) 168 00:06:30,464 --> 00:06:32,341 {\an8}♪ ♪ 169 00:06:35,052 --> 00:06:37,096 {\an8}♪ There it is ♪ 170 00:06:39,556 --> 00:06:41,600 {\an8}♪ Yeah, ah, uh ♪ 171 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:42,017 {\an8}♪ Yeah ♪ 172 00:06:42,017 --> 00:06:43,519 {\an8}♪ Okay ♪ 173 00:06:44,645 --> 00:06:45,896 {\an8}♪ Check it out ♪ 174 00:06:45,896 --> 00:06:47,981 {\an8}♪ Death to the pigs is my basic statement ♪ 175 00:06:47,981 --> 00:06:50,484 {\an8}♪ I spit street stories 'til I taste the pavement ♪ 176 00:06:50,484 --> 00:06:52,778 {\an8}♪Tryin' to stay out the pen where we face enslavement ♪ 177 00:06:52,778 --> 00:06:54,905 {\an8}♪ Had a foolproof hustle 'til they traced the payments ♪ 178 00:06:54,905 --> 00:06:57,074 {\an8}♪ I was grippin' my palm around some shitty rum ♪ 179 00:06:57,074 --> 00:06:59,493 {\an8}♪ Tryin' to find psalm number 151 ♪ 180 00:06:59,493 --> 00:07:00,828 {\an8}♪ To forget what I'm owed, as I clutch the commode ♪ 181 00:07:00,828 --> 00:07:04,164 {\an8}♪ I read "Put down the bottle and come get the gun" ♪ 182 00:07:04,164 --> 00:07:06,625 {\an8}♪ Let's get off the chain like Kunta Kinte with a MAC-10 ♪ 183 00:07:06,625 --> 00:07:08,627 {\an8}♪ They want us gone like a dollar in a crack den ♪ 184 00:07:08,627 --> 00:07:11,046 {\an8}♪ Steadily subtractin' seeds and stems ♪ 185 00:07:11,046 --> 00:07:12,339 {\an8}♪ Mind cloudy through the wheeze and phlegm ♪ 186 00:07:12,339 --> 00:07:14,842 {\an8}♪ Numbin' my brain off of that and the Jesus hymns ♪ 187 00:07:14,842 --> 00:07:16,510 {\an8}♪ If we waiting for the time to fight, these is thems ♪ 188 00:07:16,510 --> 00:07:19,346 {\an8}♪ Tellin' us to relax while they ease it in ♪ 189 00:07:19,346 --> 00:07:20,514 {\an8}♪ We gettin greased again ♪ 190 00:07:20,514 --> 00:07:21,682 {\an8}♪ The truth I write is so cold ♪ 191 00:07:21,682 --> 00:07:23,225 {\an8}♪ It'd freeze my pen ♪ 192 00:07:23,225 --> 00:07:24,685 {\an8}♪ I'm Boots Riley it's a pleasure to meet you ♪ 193 00:07:24,685 --> 00:07:27,020 {\an8}♪ Never let they punk ass ever defeat you ♪ 194 00:07:27,020 --> 00:07:29,314 {\an8}♪ They got us on the corner wearin' pleather and see-thru ♪ 195 00:07:29,314 --> 00:07:31,567 {\an8}♪ All y'all's gold mines, they wanna deplete you ♪ 196 00:07:31,567 --> 00:07:34,153 {\an8}♪ I ain't just finna rap on the track, I finna clap on 'em back ♪ 197 00:07:34,153 --> 00:07:35,529 {\an8}♪ And it's been stackin' to that ♪ 198 00:07:35,529 --> 00:07:38,198 {\an8}♪ 500 years before Iceberg ever leaned back in the 'lac ♪ 199 00:07:38,198 --> 00:07:39,992 {\an8}♪ Before they told Rosa "Black in the back" ♪ 200 00:07:39,992 --> 00:07:42,744 {\an8}♪ Before the CIA told Ricky Ross to put crack in a sack ♪ 201 00:07:42,744 --> 00:07:43,912 {\an8}♪ And Gil Scott traded rappin' for smack ♪ 202 00:07:43,912 --> 00:07:46,123 {\an8}♪ This beat alone should get platinum plaques ♪ 203 00:07:46,123 --> 00:07:48,542 {\an8}♪ I'd rather see a million of us ecstatic to scrap ♪ 204 00:07:48,542 --> 00:07:50,043 {\an8}♪ 'Cause if we bappin' 'em back we automatically stack ♪ 205 00:07:50,043 --> 00:07:52,588 {\an8}♪ vocalizing ♪ 206 00:07:55,048 --> 00:07:58,343 (turntable scratching) 207 00:07:58,343 --> 00:08:01,013 Lansing hero Earvin "Magic" Johnson-- 208 00:08:01,013 --> 00:08:03,390 Reporter: News broke of Magic Johnson's new epic deal-- 209 00:08:03,390 --> 00:08:06,894 Earvin Johnson Jr., the showstopper-- 210 00:08:06,894 --> 00:08:09,188 The highest-paid athlete in the world. 211 00:08:09,188 --> 00:08:10,856 How did his teammates take the news? 212 00:08:10,856 --> 00:08:13,734 The normally tight-lipped Kareem had this to say. 213 00:08:13,734 --> 00:08:15,777 A basketball team is like a family. 214 00:08:15,777 --> 00:08:16,445 You pick out any one member and say, 215 00:08:16,445 --> 00:08:18,488 "This is my favorite child," 216 00:08:18,488 --> 00:08:20,199 it's inevitable that others will begin to wonder 217 00:08:20,199 --> 00:08:22,117 whether or not they belong. 218 00:08:22,117 --> 00:08:24,453 (reporters shouting questions) 219 00:08:24,453 --> 00:08:27,247 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The only other place 220 00:08:27,247 --> 00:08:29,333 I would consider playing is New York. Alright? 221 00:08:29,333 --> 00:08:30,876 I've always felt like the people there 222 00:08:30,876 --> 00:08:33,879 appreciate quality basketball, and I can provide that. 223 00:08:37,049 --> 00:08:38,717 Fuck 'em. 224 00:08:38,717 --> 00:08:40,260 They don't like it? 225 00:08:41,386 --> 00:08:42,471 Fuck 'em. 226 00:08:43,514 --> 00:08:44,473 Jerry Buss: Kareem should be happy! 227 00:08:44,473 --> 00:08:46,808 More money for Earvin means more for him! 228 00:08:46,808 --> 00:08:48,060 What if he tries to get it from another team? 229 00:08:48,060 --> 00:08:50,771 - He's not gonna do that. - Jerry West: He already fuckin' did! 230 00:08:50,771 --> 00:08:52,439 He ain't talkin' to the press, man! 231 00:08:52,439 --> 00:08:53,774 He's talkin' to the Knicks! 232 00:08:55,734 --> 00:08:57,402 Well, I'll talk to him first. 233 00:08:57,402 --> 00:08:59,655 - When am I sitting down with him at Benihana? - He rescheduled. 234 00:08:59,655 --> 00:09:02,449 - Oh, fuck. Oh... - Hey, he's a busy guy. I'll pin him down. 235 00:09:02,449 --> 00:09:04,034 - Bill: You ain't fuckin'-- - Paul: No! 236 00:09:04,701 --> 00:09:06,662 It has to be me. Okay? 237 00:09:09,039 --> 00:09:09,414 Who-- 238 00:09:09,414 --> 00:09:12,292 I'm his coach, 239 00:09:12,292 --> 00:09:14,586 so I will assure him 240 00:09:14,586 --> 00:09:17,256 that he's still the fulcrum of this team. 241 00:09:17,256 --> 00:09:19,716 - I'll handle that, Paul. - Paul: You can't. 242 00:09:19,716 --> 00:09:21,718 You just told him the opposite. 243 00:09:21,718 --> 00:09:23,845 You just told him 244 00:09:23,845 --> 00:09:25,889 and every other player on my team 245 00:09:25,889 --> 00:09:28,058 that Magic is more important. 246 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:32,145 I think you mean my team. 247 00:09:33,397 --> 00:09:34,314 Paul: Sure. 248 00:09:34,314 --> 00:09:37,109 But I'm the one who has to coach it, 249 00:09:37,109 --> 00:09:39,486 and that's been hard enough as it is. 250 00:09:40,070 --> 00:09:42,322 Look, gentlemen, none of us want a repeat of last year! 251 00:09:42,322 --> 00:09:45,617 Okay, Magic has been a... 252 00:09:47,452 --> 00:09:48,787 (weak laugh) 253 00:09:48,787 --> 00:09:51,748 struggle since the start of camp. 254 00:09:52,874 --> 00:09:54,960 Resisting his role in The System. 255 00:09:54,960 --> 00:09:56,295 At first, I thought, okay, 256 00:09:56,295 --> 00:09:58,630 this guy's not used to structured play. Now, I see. 257 00:09:59,089 --> 00:10:02,092 He thinks it's optional. And you know why? 258 00:10:02,092 --> 00:10:05,470 Because he has a direct line to the king. 259 00:10:05,470 --> 00:10:07,431 (clicks tongue) 260 00:10:07,431 --> 00:10:09,016 You know, Bill, Jerry, 261 00:10:09,016 --> 00:10:10,517 it's getting a little late. Why don't you hit the road? 262 00:10:10,517 --> 00:10:12,561 - Bill: Yeah, yeah, we should get outta here. - Yeah. Yeah, we're gonna... 263 00:10:12,561 --> 00:10:14,730 Bill: Get outta here. Good night, boss. 264 00:10:20,527 --> 00:10:22,321 You asked for Kupchak. 265 00:10:22,321 --> 00:10:24,114 I gave you Kupchak. 266 00:10:24,114 --> 00:10:25,574 {\an8}You asked for a million dollars. 267 00:10:25,574 --> 00:10:27,200 {\an8}I gave you that. 268 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:30,579 {\an8}Paul, this is a speed bump. 269 00:10:30,579 --> 00:10:31,038 {\an8}Don't whine to me about it. 270 00:10:31,038 --> 00:10:32,748 Figure it out! 271 00:10:34,624 --> 00:10:35,751 What the fuck else do you need? 272 00:10:37,461 --> 00:10:38,503 Nothing. 273 00:10:38,503 --> 00:10:41,548 But I'd like to be able to handle my players... 274 00:10:42,758 --> 00:10:44,593 without interference. 275 00:10:44,593 --> 00:10:47,721 So, if you can do that for me, 276 00:10:47,721 --> 00:10:50,724 I'll promise you that I'll bring you a-another trophy. 277 00:10:50,724 --> 00:10:52,476 Jerry Buss: Well, Paul, if you don't, 278 00:10:52,476 --> 00:10:55,103 I'm gonna look like a fucking idiot. 279 00:10:55,103 --> 00:10:56,730 {\an8}And you're gonna be looking for a new job. 280 00:11:04,071 --> 00:11:06,031 Sounds like we're in this together then, huh? 281 00:11:07,908 --> 00:11:08,867 (slams drink down) 282 00:11:08,867 --> 00:11:10,619 No, Paul. I'm the king! 283 00:11:10,619 --> 00:11:11,745 We're not in it together! 284 00:11:14,164 --> 00:11:17,042 (car departing) 285 00:11:17,042 --> 00:11:18,627 (insects chirring) 286 00:11:18,627 --> 00:11:21,213 - Hey. - Hey. Are you okay? 287 00:11:22,130 --> 00:11:24,925 (sighs) 288 00:11:24,925 --> 00:11:27,469 Yeah. 289 00:11:27,469 --> 00:11:28,637 It's just basketball. 290 00:11:30,180 --> 00:11:33,016 It is, you know? 291 00:11:34,559 --> 00:11:35,644 It's just ba-- 292 00:11:36,478 --> 00:11:39,106 ("Flatfoot Sam" by Slim the Heartbreaker playing) 293 00:11:39,106 --> 00:11:40,774 ♪ Flatfoot Sam bought an automobile ♪ 294 00:11:40,774 --> 00:11:43,110 ♪ No money down, it was a real good deal ♪ 295 00:11:43,110 --> 00:11:44,277 Oh, morning. 296 00:11:44,277 --> 00:11:47,906 ♪ He didn't wanna wait to ride around town... ♪ 297 00:11:47,906 --> 00:11:50,867 Oh, I-I took the last one. Do-- Do you wanna split it? 298 00:11:50,867 --> 00:11:53,453 ♪ ...you're always in a jam ♪ 299 00:11:54,538 --> 00:11:55,288 ♪ Flatfoot Sam... ♪ 300 00:11:55,288 --> 00:11:57,707 You want the whole thing? 301 00:11:58,417 --> 00:12:00,961 Oh, come on, Johnny! You have to talk to me eventually! 302 00:12:01,795 --> 00:12:03,296 (sighs) Fuck. 303 00:12:03,296 --> 00:12:04,798 You know, an apology works wonders. 304 00:12:04,798 --> 00:12:07,801 - (sighs) Excuse me? - (Honey laughs) 305 00:12:07,801 --> 00:12:10,303 - Honey Kaplan: He's hurting. - What fucking business is it of yours? 306 00:12:10,303 --> 00:12:12,889 Ooh. Okay. I'm just trying to help. 307 00:12:12,889 --> 00:12:15,308 - Jeanie Buss: Yeah. Well, I don't need your help, okay? - (oven dings) 308 00:12:15,308 --> 00:12:16,685 Well your father does, and I do love him. 309 00:12:16,685 --> 00:12:20,480 - (sighs) Okay, God. - We're not in competition. 310 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:22,816 Oh, yeah. Okay. That's good to know. 311 00:12:22,816 --> 00:12:24,359 Thank you for that, Honey! 312 00:12:24,359 --> 00:12:26,736 ♪ You're always in a jam ♪ 313 00:12:27,487 --> 00:12:30,532 - It's just a contract. - Contract? 314 00:12:31,741 --> 00:12:33,994 Fuck you think, we stupid? 315 00:12:33,994 --> 00:12:36,037 You part owner of this damn team now. 316 00:12:36,037 --> 00:12:37,998 Magic: Ain't like that. 317 00:12:37,998 --> 00:12:38,957 He offered, I said yes. 318 00:12:38,957 --> 00:12:42,335 - Same as any of y'all would. - I know I would. 319 00:12:42,335 --> 00:12:44,337 Right on! 320 00:12:44,337 --> 00:12:46,423 Look, this could be a good thing. 321 00:12:46,423 --> 00:12:48,675 Norm: Speak for yourself, man. 322 00:12:49,426 --> 00:12:52,846 You got your money. Boy. 323 00:12:53,722 --> 00:12:56,099 Won't be happy till everything else go your way? 324 00:12:56,099 --> 00:12:59,186 - Go run, tell Daddy. - Man, fuck you. 325 00:12:59,186 --> 00:13:00,812 Ain't enough money in the contract for that, bruh. 326 00:13:00,812 --> 00:13:02,689 - Norm, just calm down, man. - Norm: Nigga, you calm up! 327 00:13:02,689 --> 00:13:06,359 Stop acting like a bitch! All you motherfuckers! 328 00:13:06,359 --> 00:13:08,361 What? We supposed to kiss his ass now 329 00:13:08,361 --> 00:13:10,822 just 'cause he struck gold? Fuck all that! 330 00:13:10,822 --> 00:13:13,533 Y'all put on y'all uniform the same way he do. 331 00:13:13,533 --> 00:13:16,119 Ain't saying no otherwise. 332 00:13:16,953 --> 00:13:18,371 No. 333 00:13:19,831 --> 00:13:22,417 You got the boss man saying it for you. 334 00:13:22,417 --> 00:13:24,878 I'm just doing business. Maybe you could learn something. 335 00:13:25,462 --> 00:13:27,380 - (soft laugh) - I'ma talk to Coach. 336 00:13:28,423 --> 00:13:30,133 Straighten everything out. 337 00:13:31,635 --> 00:13:34,888 Straighten everything out. Oh. Y'all hear that? 338 00:13:34,888 --> 00:13:37,724 Big money talk to big money. 339 00:13:37,724 --> 00:13:39,309 Y'all just shut up. 340 00:13:39,309 --> 00:13:42,145 Let Richie Rich here take care of all our problems. 341 00:13:42,145 --> 00:13:43,355 Just mad it ain't you. 342 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:45,524 Yeah, whatever, nigga. 343 00:13:47,234 --> 00:13:48,818 I'm telling y'all! This don't change nothin'! 344 00:13:51,238 --> 00:13:53,240 - (door opens) - Paul: Gentlemen! 345 00:13:53,949 --> 00:13:57,494 - Bring it in. Bring it in. Bring it in. - (clapping, whooping) 346 00:13:57,494 --> 00:14:00,372 - Good. Gather round. - (clapping stops) 347 00:14:02,499 --> 00:14:05,544 (Paul sighs) 348 00:14:07,254 --> 00:14:09,297 As Viktor Frankl said, 349 00:14:09,297 --> 00:14:12,634 "What does not kill me makes me stronger." 350 00:14:14,427 --> 00:14:16,930 This is the start of a new season. 351 00:14:17,847 --> 00:14:20,433 And none of us wants it to end the way last one did. 352 00:14:20,433 --> 00:14:24,104 - Right? - Players: No. No. Mm-mm. 353 00:14:24,104 --> 00:14:25,564 Okay, great. 354 00:14:26,356 --> 00:14:27,941 I wanna make something clear. I have been empowered. 355 00:14:30,443 --> 00:14:33,029 I have been empowered to coach this team. 356 00:14:33,029 --> 00:14:34,573 Player: Mm-hmm. 357 00:14:34,573 --> 00:14:37,576 My way. And that means we run The System. 358 00:14:38,785 --> 00:14:42,247 Every play. Every game. No deviation. 359 00:14:42,247 --> 00:14:45,208 Anyone who has a problem with that is gonna find a home 360 00:14:45,208 --> 00:14:47,127 next to me on the bench. 361 00:14:48,211 --> 00:14:50,005 Anyone. 362 00:14:55,051 --> 00:14:57,554 Okay. Sound fun? 363 00:14:57,554 --> 00:14:59,556 Let's go out there and kick some ass, alright? 364 00:14:59,556 --> 00:15:01,766 - Player: Let's go! - System on three. One, two, three. 365 00:15:01,766 --> 00:15:02,475 - Players: System! Woo! - Paul: Good. 366 00:15:02,475 --> 00:15:06,813 (scattered clapping, chatter) 367 00:15:08,815 --> 00:15:10,734 (upbeat music playing) 368 00:15:11,359 --> 00:15:13,820 Chick: Well, happy Halloween, folks. Welcome to a new season, 369 00:15:13,820 --> 00:15:15,655 and, uh, hey, let's hope the Lakers have banished 370 00:15:15,655 --> 00:15:18,158 all the ghosts of last year. 371 00:15:18,158 --> 00:15:21,494 - Announcer (over PA): Your Los Angeles Lakers! - (crowd cheering) 372 00:15:22,412 --> 00:15:23,955 Chick: Nixon fighting to get open. 373 00:15:23,955 --> 00:15:25,290 - Norm: Ball! - Chick: Magic taking his time 374 00:15:25,290 --> 00:15:27,083 at the top of the key, searching. 375 00:15:27,083 --> 00:15:29,252 Boy, the offense is slow tonight. 376 00:15:29,252 --> 00:15:30,962 {\an8}-Westhead urging. - Let's go! Earvin! 377 00:15:30,962 --> 00:15:32,505 Chick: Magic finally with a move to the basket, 378 00:15:32,505 --> 00:15:34,007 but he turns it over. 379 00:15:34,007 --> 00:15:35,091 Fast break the other way, 380 00:15:35,091 --> 00:15:37,093 and Malone finishes it over Kareem. 381 00:15:37,093 --> 00:15:39,137 - Time out! Time out. - (whistle blows) 382 00:15:39,512 --> 00:15:40,597 (ball thuds) 383 00:15:42,265 --> 00:15:44,184 Chick: And so much for redemption, folks. 384 00:15:44,184 --> 00:15:44,934 A new year underway 385 00:15:44,934 --> 00:15:47,437 the same way last one ended 386 00:15:47,437 --> 00:15:49,189 with a loss to the Rockets. 387 00:15:49,189 --> 00:15:51,316 (buzzer blaring) 388 00:15:53,443 --> 00:15:56,404 {\an8}("King's Special" by B.B. King playing) 389 00:15:58,865 --> 00:16:01,576 ♪ ♪ 390 00:16:01,576 --> 00:16:03,703 (crowd groaning) 391 00:16:05,038 --> 00:16:07,123 Michael Cooper: Alright, let's go, Norm, I'm open! 392 00:16:07,624 --> 00:16:10,210 (crowd groaning) 393 00:16:12,462 --> 00:16:14,506 ♪ ♪ 394 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:16,466 (crowd groans) 395 00:16:16,466 --> 00:16:18,551 (Magic panting, grunting) 396 00:16:18,551 --> 00:16:20,845 - What was that? - Earvin! 397 00:16:20,845 --> 00:16:25,850 ♪ ♪ 398 00:16:25,850 --> 00:16:28,978 (ball thuds) 399 00:16:29,396 --> 00:16:32,565 - It ain't right, Cook. - Cookie Kelly: Have you just talked to him? 400 00:16:32,565 --> 00:16:35,902 - Man-to-man? - I tried! 401 00:16:35,902 --> 00:16:39,197 Told him we'd be best when we just goin'. 402 00:16:39,197 --> 00:16:42,450 Not thinkin' all the time, running no damn spots. 403 00:16:42,450 --> 00:16:44,411 Cookie (on phone): Okay, so what did he say to that? 404 00:16:44,411 --> 00:16:47,038 That's not your spot! Your-- Where's your spot? 405 00:16:47,622 --> 00:16:50,041 Not there! You're nowhere near your spot! 406 00:16:50,041 --> 00:16:53,044 But he ain't out there trying to make this dumb shit work. 407 00:16:53,044 --> 00:16:56,381 How I'm supposed to run the show when I gotta stop, 408 00:16:56,381 --> 00:16:59,467 find him, wait for him to throw some fingers in the air 409 00:16:59,467 --> 00:17:01,720 and then figure out what the hell them fingers mean? 410 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:04,347 Ain't no choice but to dump to Kareem! 411 00:17:04,347 --> 00:17:06,433 Rest of us just watching him do his thing. 412 00:17:06,433 --> 00:17:09,728 - Which ain't your thing. - Magic (on phone): Hell, no! 413 00:17:10,603 --> 00:17:12,564 Ain't how I got here! 414 00:17:12,564 --> 00:17:14,315 (sighs) I don't pull this team together, 415 00:17:14,315 --> 00:17:15,608 I'm gonna be outta here by next year. 416 00:17:16,693 --> 00:17:19,112 Heck, you might be off to, to New York City, huh? 417 00:17:22,115 --> 00:17:24,284 This franchise disrespected you. 418 00:17:24,284 --> 00:17:26,119 After all that you've given them. 419 00:17:26,119 --> 00:17:28,997 You'd be well within your rights to hold a grudge. 420 00:17:28,997 --> 00:17:32,375 ♪ ♪ 421 00:17:32,375 --> 00:17:34,627 They have me under contract for another year. 422 00:17:34,627 --> 00:17:37,130 Until it ends... 423 00:17:37,130 --> 00:17:38,757 I'll be a Laker. 424 00:17:40,216 --> 00:17:42,427 ♪ ♪ 425 00:17:42,427 --> 00:17:44,846 (crowd cheering) 426 00:17:44,846 --> 00:17:47,348 - Kareem: Team, let's go! - Feed Kareem in the post. 427 00:17:49,768 --> 00:17:50,351 (crowd cheering) 428 00:17:50,351 --> 00:17:54,564 ♪ ♪ 429 00:17:57,984 --> 00:17:59,778 Ain't the Magic man. 430 00:17:59,778 --> 00:18:01,154 I feels the flow. 431 00:18:01,154 --> 00:18:04,157 Who be hot. Who need a shot. Where the mismatch. 432 00:18:04,157 --> 00:18:07,494 I feeds off my teammates, and they feeds off of me! 433 00:18:07,494 --> 00:18:09,579 Okay, so what do they say? 434 00:18:10,121 --> 00:18:11,623 I mean, we scraping and scratching 435 00:18:11,623 --> 00:18:12,999 to make it deal to deal. 436 00:18:15,543 --> 00:18:17,086 And then you get something like this? 437 00:18:19,172 --> 00:18:21,132 I mean, I hate to say it, brother, but... 438 00:18:22,884 --> 00:18:24,594 gonna rub some people the wrong way. 439 00:18:24,594 --> 00:18:26,429 Magic (on phone): Fuck them! Jealous-ass motherfuckers, 440 00:18:26,429 --> 00:18:28,181 just 'cause they ain't got the contract I do! 441 00:18:28,181 --> 00:18:30,183 Blame me for some shit they'd love to have. 442 00:18:30,183 --> 00:18:34,104 Wouldn't any one of 'em say no, Buss brought it to 'em. 443 00:18:34,104 --> 00:18:35,021 - Come on, Earvin! - Pat: Push up! Let's do it! 444 00:18:35,021 --> 00:18:37,690 - (players grunting) - (crowd yelling) 445 00:18:40,944 --> 00:18:43,196 (crowd groans) 446 00:18:46,366 --> 00:18:49,202 Y'all just don't get it, man. I-- 447 00:18:49,202 --> 00:18:51,162 Michael: We just don't get it? 448 00:18:52,288 --> 00:18:54,207 Then I guess you the only one that do. 449 00:18:58,461 --> 00:19:00,505 Magic (on phone): Just wanted a home, Cook. Now... 450 00:19:01,422 --> 00:19:02,257 now I'm stuck. 451 00:19:02,257 --> 00:19:05,051 - You could talk to Dr. Buss. - I do that, 452 00:19:05,051 --> 00:19:08,346 - I'm boss man's boy, just how they say I is. - Cookie: Okay. 453 00:19:08,346 --> 00:19:09,931 You can't have the money, the power, and the love, Earvin. 454 00:19:09,931 --> 00:19:13,059 - (crowd cheering) - (Jack chuckles) 455 00:19:15,895 --> 00:19:17,772 Magic (on phone): I, um... 456 00:19:17,772 --> 00:19:20,275 I'm supposed to be gettin' that love from you. 457 00:19:20,275 --> 00:19:22,527 - (Cookie groans) - Magic: Yeah, yeah, I know. 458 00:19:22,527 --> 00:19:26,239 Just figured I'd try and see where we was at. 459 00:19:26,239 --> 00:19:28,408 - How's our boy, Virginia? - Virgil! 460 00:19:29,492 --> 00:19:32,745 Chick: Another monster for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 29 points, 461 00:19:32,745 --> 00:19:35,665 13 boards for the big fella. But he's the only one. 462 00:19:35,665 --> 00:19:39,002 Magic Johnson still looking lost in Westhead's offense. 463 00:19:39,002 --> 00:19:41,421 Gone is the boyish enthusiasm of yesteryear, 464 00:19:41,421 --> 00:19:44,674 replaced by a petulant scowl as his Lakers fall, 465 00:19:44,674 --> 00:19:46,926 {\an8}-and, boy, do they fall hard. - (whistle blows) 466 00:19:46,926 --> 00:19:50,263 {\an8}♪ ♪ 467 00:19:56,269 --> 00:19:59,272 (bus idling) 468 00:20:00,982 --> 00:20:03,943 - Good game, Cap. - That's not what the final score said. 469 00:20:04,527 --> 00:20:06,112 I'm tellin' you, this System shit ain't working. 470 00:20:08,698 --> 00:20:11,826 You out there killing yourself and we still losing by 26? 471 00:20:11,826 --> 00:20:13,578 It might help me if other people played their roles. 472 00:20:15,204 --> 00:20:16,706 You think I ain't trying? 473 00:20:17,373 --> 00:20:19,626 Out there running the same way, 474 00:20:19,626 --> 00:20:20,793 moving to the same spots. 475 00:20:21,711 --> 00:20:24,714 Ain't how we won the whole damn thing with McKinney, remember? 476 00:20:26,132 --> 00:20:26,966 Of course, I remember. 477 00:20:26,966 --> 00:20:29,427 And I also remember you telling me 478 00:20:29,427 --> 00:20:31,137 that this team could benefit if I just humbled myself. 479 00:20:33,681 --> 00:20:36,100 Yeah. Shrunk the ego a little bit. 480 00:20:36,100 --> 00:20:38,770 Perhaps it's time you took the same advice. 481 00:20:40,730 --> 00:20:42,774 (clicks tongue) 482 00:20:42,774 --> 00:20:45,902 (bus idling) 483 00:21:02,919 --> 00:21:05,004 I thought you quit. 484 00:21:05,922 --> 00:21:07,507 Wish I could. 485 00:21:07,507 --> 00:21:11,970 Okay. Would you take it easy? I'm gonna go talk to him, okay? 486 00:21:12,929 --> 00:21:15,515 (exhales) 'Cause that'll work wonders. 487 00:21:15,515 --> 00:21:17,433 I'm sorry. What? 488 00:21:23,982 --> 00:21:25,858 Nothing. 489 00:21:28,069 --> 00:21:30,655 You just-- You don't talk, Paul. You belittle. 490 00:21:30,655 --> 00:21:33,408 - Oh, my God. This again, Pat? - You see? You're doing it to me, right now. 491 00:21:33,408 --> 00:21:34,951 You're doing it. 492 00:21:38,621 --> 00:21:40,999 {\an8}(whispers) Listen, man. We're at two and four. 493 00:21:40,999 --> 00:21:41,916 {\an8}It ain't gettin' better. 494 00:21:41,916 --> 00:21:43,292 {\an8}It's gettin' worse. 495 00:21:43,292 --> 00:21:44,127 {\an8}Alright, so you want a compromise from him? 496 00:21:44,127 --> 00:21:45,795 {\an8}How about you meet the guy halfway? 497 00:21:45,795 --> 00:21:48,798 {\an8}- Let him improvise a little. Get his rhythm. - No, goddammit, Pat. 498 00:21:48,798 --> 00:21:50,633 {\an8}- It's not The System. - Let him get a fucking rhythm. 499 00:21:50,633 --> 00:21:53,011 Paul: It's not The System. 500 00:21:53,011 --> 00:21:54,053 I understand that you don't get it, 501 00:21:54,053 --> 00:21:56,973 but if you compromise any aspect of The System, 502 00:21:56,973 --> 00:21:57,890 then The System is compromised. 503 00:21:57,890 --> 00:21:59,767 It requires a total buy-in. 504 00:21:59,767 --> 00:22:02,562 That means you, too! 505 00:22:02,562 --> 00:22:05,606 Look, this ship only has one captain, and that's me! 506 00:22:07,066 --> 00:22:09,736 I understand, yes, Kareem is also called Captain, 507 00:22:09,736 --> 00:22:10,945 but that's a nickname. 508 00:22:10,945 --> 00:22:13,740 You understand what I'm trying to say? I'm the fucking boss. 509 00:22:13,740 --> 00:22:15,825 I am in charge, not Magic fucking Johnson-- 510 00:22:15,825 --> 00:22:18,953 (footsteps approach) 511 00:22:20,872 --> 00:22:22,373 Finish. 512 00:22:24,709 --> 00:22:26,502 (scoffs) 513 00:22:34,802 --> 00:22:36,637 Just let him stew. Okay? 514 00:22:38,806 --> 00:22:40,600 (sighs) 515 00:22:44,145 --> 00:22:46,439 - Pat: Good job, Paul. - Shut up, Pat. 516 00:22:46,439 --> 00:22:48,399 Just for a fucking second. 517 00:22:49,484 --> 00:22:50,193 - Cooper! - Michael: Yeah. 518 00:22:50,193 --> 00:22:53,196 Paul: You're right there. Okay. 519 00:22:53,196 --> 00:22:56,115 Go tell Magic that if he's not on this bus in five minutes, 520 00:22:56,115 --> 00:22:58,951 - that he can catch a cab home. - Me? 521 00:22:58,951 --> 00:23:00,745 Paul: Yes, you! Unless you wanna catch one yourself. 522 00:23:00,745 --> 00:23:02,789 - Yes. You. - Michael: Goddammit... 523 00:23:02,789 --> 00:23:03,915 Really? 524 00:23:04,707 --> 00:23:06,918 ("How 'Bout Us" by Champaign playing) 525 00:23:06,918 --> 00:23:09,837 ♪ Ooh, short and sweet ♪ 526 00:23:09,837 --> 00:23:13,299 (inaudible dialogue) 527 00:23:13,299 --> 00:23:17,553 ♪ No sense in dragging on past our needs ♪ 528 00:23:19,806 --> 00:23:23,476 ♪ Let's don't keep it hanging on ♪ 529 00:23:23,476 --> 00:23:25,353 ♪ ♪ 530 00:23:25,353 --> 00:23:27,313 {\an8}- Earvin! - (music ends) 531 00:23:28,272 --> 00:23:30,358 (insects chirring) 532 00:23:32,652 --> 00:23:33,528 (leaves rustling) 533 00:23:33,528 --> 00:23:35,822 Jerry West: We are two and fuckin' four! 534 00:23:35,822 --> 00:23:37,198 Come on, boss. I mean, I gotta spell this out for you? 535 00:23:37,198 --> 00:23:39,992 Westhead's lost control of the team. 536 00:23:39,992 --> 00:23:41,702 - I mean, the guys don't respect him. - It's been six games. 537 00:23:41,702 --> 00:23:45,540 - That's five fuckin' more than I needed to see! - Bill: Jerry. 538 00:23:46,207 --> 00:23:49,836 Well, I talked to him, and he told me it's a numbers game! 539 00:23:49,836 --> 00:23:53,005 A proven fact, quicker offense means more makes. 540 00:23:53,005 --> 00:23:55,174 It's not fuckin' algebra, man. It's fuckin' ball! 541 00:23:55,174 --> 00:23:58,136 I mean, he's got Magic so mixed up, 542 00:23:58,136 --> 00:24:00,513 he wouldn't get on the goddamn bus in San Antonio! 543 00:24:03,641 --> 00:24:04,267 (Jerry Buss sighs) 544 00:24:04,267 --> 00:24:07,645 You gotta help us out here, Doc. 545 00:24:07,645 --> 00:24:09,772 Okay, now we built this fuckin' team to win. 546 00:24:09,772 --> 00:24:11,691 - Okay? - Alright, I'll talk to him again. 547 00:24:11,691 --> 00:24:13,568 - There's no talking to him. - Jerry West: No! 548 00:24:13,568 --> 00:24:16,237 Just let us shake the tree, see who falls out. 549 00:24:16,237 --> 00:24:19,365 Jerry West: Yeah. Just have a fuckin' little, little rustle around. 550 00:24:20,616 --> 00:24:23,536 Who the fuck is gonna fall out of a tree, Bill? A coach? 551 00:24:23,536 --> 00:24:27,498 - Jerry West: Well, we-- - No! No! We're not changing fucking coaches again 552 00:24:27,498 --> 00:24:30,501 - mid-season! Absolutely not, Bill! - Jerry West: Oh! Oh! 553 00:24:30,501 --> 00:24:32,378 Johnson's a fuckin' winner, okay? 554 00:24:32,378 --> 00:24:34,964 And hell, Westhead, even he got lucky. 555 00:24:34,964 --> 00:24:37,008 But things change! 556 00:24:37,008 --> 00:24:39,177 Don't make good decisions bad ones, 557 00:24:39,177 --> 00:24:41,262 - because your pride got mixed up in it. - (laughs) 558 00:24:42,180 --> 00:24:43,264 My pride? 559 00:24:44,140 --> 00:24:49,020 My pride has got jack shit to do with that. 560 00:24:49,020 --> 00:24:51,189 I'm all in because that's what you do 561 00:24:51,189 --> 00:24:52,899 when you believe you have a winner! 562 00:24:52,899 --> 00:24:55,234 And that's what I've done with this team! 563 00:24:55,234 --> 00:24:56,819 I believe in it! Six games in, 564 00:24:56,819 --> 00:24:59,197 firing the coach is a bad idea, for the record. 565 00:24:59,197 --> 00:25:00,198 Can you imagine if the press even-- 566 00:25:00,198 --> 00:25:03,075 The press even hears one fucking word about this, 567 00:25:03,075 --> 00:25:04,619 - and we're toast. - Alright. They won't. 568 00:25:04,619 --> 00:25:06,996 Announcer 1 (on radio): Westhead has no answer. 569 00:25:06,996 --> 00:25:09,081 If I'm Buss, I'd pull the plug. 570 00:25:09,081 --> 00:25:11,083 Announcer 2 (on radio): All I know is they're not playing Laker basketball. 571 00:25:11,083 --> 00:25:12,919 I mean, where's the razzle-dazzle? The pop? 572 00:25:12,919 --> 00:25:14,253 (elevator dings) 573 00:25:14,253 --> 00:25:17,131 ("Get A Job" by The Silhouettes playing) 574 00:25:17,131 --> 00:25:19,133 ♪ Sha-na-na-na, sha-na-na-na-na ♪ 575 00:25:19,133 --> 00:25:20,176 ♪ Ba-doo ♪ 576 00:25:20,176 --> 00:25:22,887 ♪ Sha-na-na-na, sha-na-na-na-na... ♪ 577 00:25:22,887 --> 00:25:24,180 Paul: So then I said to him, 578 00:25:24,180 --> 00:25:26,933 "If it must be done, best it be done quickly." 579 00:25:26,933 --> 00:25:28,226 - (laughs) - I swear to God, 580 00:25:28,226 --> 00:25:29,894 with a straight face, he says, 581 00:25:29,894 --> 00:25:31,187 "So throw it to Kareem?" 582 00:25:31,604 --> 00:25:34,398 - (laughing) - Big fucker! Gonna throw it to Kareem! 583 00:25:34,398 --> 00:25:37,401 (laughter stops) 584 00:25:37,401 --> 00:25:38,402 Shit. What happened? Did you-- 585 00:25:38,402 --> 00:25:41,197 - get in a car crash? - Pat: No. 586 00:25:41,197 --> 00:25:42,782 Ah, fuck! 587 00:25:42,782 --> 00:25:44,742 Pat: It's this fuckin' stress. 588 00:25:44,742 --> 00:25:47,161 He refuses to listen. He doesn't fucking listen to me. 589 00:25:47,161 --> 00:25:49,789 Won't change or do anything fucking different! 590 00:25:50,206 --> 00:25:52,583 It's nothing. You get a chance to 591 00:25:52,583 --> 00:25:55,503 look at those, uh, adjustments I suggested? 592 00:25:55,503 --> 00:25:57,797 Uh, no. I, uh, I have not. 593 00:25:57,797 --> 00:26:00,800 ♪ Get a job, sha-na-na-na... ♪ 594 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:02,843 - I think you're sitting on 'em. - (music stops) 595 00:26:04,887 --> 00:26:07,265 Okay. 596 00:26:07,848 --> 00:26:09,016 Mike? 597 00:26:09,976 --> 00:26:13,020 Sure thing, boss. 598 00:26:14,230 --> 00:26:16,565 - Pat: Mike. - Mike Thibault: Pat. 599 00:26:16,565 --> 00:26:18,484 - (indistinct office chatter) - (phones ringing) 600 00:26:21,612 --> 00:26:24,907 - It's a tweak. - It's a retreat, Pat. 601 00:26:34,250 --> 00:26:35,209 You're gonna get us fired, Paul. 602 00:26:35,209 --> 00:26:37,461 - I have authority from Buss. - You have authority? 603 00:26:37,461 --> 00:26:40,089 Yeah, he gave Jack a four-year deal, pal. 604 00:26:40,089 --> 00:26:42,008 It's words. If we keep losing, we're kaput! 605 00:26:42,008 --> 00:26:43,551 I don't care! 606 00:26:45,720 --> 00:26:47,888 I don't care. 607 00:26:55,104 --> 00:26:57,315 Do you have any idea how many times I've been counted out? 608 00:26:57,315 --> 00:26:59,025 Huh? 609 00:26:59,025 --> 00:27:01,110 I sat the bench in college. 610 00:27:01,110 --> 00:27:04,196 Ramsey only kept me on the team 'cause he needed a, a towel boy. 611 00:27:05,906 --> 00:27:08,743 Jack only hired me here because he needed somebody pliable, 612 00:27:08,743 --> 00:27:12,204 "a dilettante." I know. I know. 613 00:27:12,204 --> 00:27:13,748 I lucked my way to where I'm at. 614 00:27:14,915 --> 00:27:16,375 'Cause West quit. 615 00:27:17,168 --> 00:27:19,420 'Cause Tark's friend got stuffed into a trunk. 616 00:27:21,672 --> 00:27:23,549 'Cause Jack crashed a bicycle. 617 00:27:25,634 --> 00:27:28,429 'Cause I found you. (soft laugh) 618 00:27:29,055 --> 00:27:30,556 And yet, somehow... 619 00:27:33,142 --> 00:27:34,560 somehow... 620 00:27:35,186 --> 00:27:38,022 I won a championship. 621 00:27:42,485 --> 00:27:44,236 So I will be goddamned 622 00:27:44,236 --> 00:27:46,781 if I'm gonna throw that away playing somebody else's game! 623 00:27:49,325 --> 00:27:53,037 If I am going to go down, I will go down my way! 624 00:27:55,373 --> 00:27:56,665 (heavy breaths) 625 00:27:58,793 --> 00:28:01,170 (Pat lights cigarette) 626 00:28:05,674 --> 00:28:10,513 (sighs) You're just not leaving us a way out, Paul. 627 00:28:10,513 --> 00:28:13,015 - If things keep going south-- - You know what Cortez did 628 00:28:13,015 --> 00:28:15,476 when he made landfall in the New World? You know what he did? 629 00:28:15,476 --> 00:28:19,355 He saw the Aztec empire ahead. 630 00:28:19,355 --> 00:28:22,691 All its riches, all its gold, and its army. 631 00:28:22,691 --> 00:28:25,319 A hundred times his own. You know what he did? 632 00:28:26,278 --> 00:28:27,822 - I know we speak English. - He burned the ships. 633 00:28:30,616 --> 00:28:32,952 All of them. His own. 634 00:28:32,952 --> 00:28:35,204 The entire fleet. (imitates flame) Torched it. 635 00:28:35,204 --> 00:28:36,831 So that his men only had one option. 636 00:28:38,499 --> 00:28:41,335 To forge ahead and conquer. 637 00:28:41,335 --> 00:28:44,797 - ("Apache" by The Sugarhill Gang playing) - (crowd cheering) 638 00:28:44,797 --> 00:28:46,382 Chick: Laker fans love to see it. 639 00:28:46,382 --> 00:28:48,008 After a rocky start to the season, 640 00:28:48,008 --> 00:28:50,428 three quick wins for the purple and gold. 641 00:28:50,428 --> 00:28:53,556 Paul: Excuse me! Coach Westhead has arrived! 642 00:28:53,556 --> 00:28:55,891 ♪ Ho! Ho! Ho! ♪ 643 00:28:55,891 --> 00:28:59,937 ♪ ♪ 644 00:28:59,937 --> 00:29:01,814 We got a ways to go, but that's the good thing about The System. 645 00:29:01,814 --> 00:29:04,984 You can plug anybody in. He'll pick up on the nuances. 646 00:29:04,984 --> 00:29:08,112 ♪ Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it ♪ 647 00:29:08,112 --> 00:29:09,613 (mouthing) 648 00:29:09,613 --> 00:29:11,949 ♪ ♪ 649 00:29:12,533 --> 00:29:13,993 ♪ Kemosabe, jump on-- ♪ 650 00:29:13,993 --> 00:29:16,412 (silence) 651 00:29:17,371 --> 00:29:20,124 Earvin! There he is! 652 00:29:20,124 --> 00:29:21,375 - Magic: Dr. Buss. - (laughs) I hope you brought your appetite. 653 00:29:21,375 --> 00:29:23,836 We ordered in. Come on. 654 00:29:23,836 --> 00:29:26,839 - I want you to meet Honey. - Yeah, um... 655 00:29:26,839 --> 00:29:28,507 - Can we talk for a minute? - Yeah. 656 00:29:28,507 --> 00:29:30,426 Been sittin' on this thing for a while now. 657 00:29:30,426 --> 00:29:32,219 Oh, is this about the contract details getting out? 658 00:29:32,219 --> 00:29:34,680 That wasn't me. And there's gonna be hell to pay, 659 00:29:34,680 --> 00:29:38,100 - so don't sweat it, though. Don't sweat it. - Nah, nah, nah. Ain't that. 660 00:29:38,100 --> 00:29:40,352 It's the way we been playing. 661 00:29:40,352 --> 00:29:41,896 Ah. 662 00:29:41,896 --> 00:29:45,191 Well, that's not really my bailiwick, you know? 663 00:29:45,191 --> 00:29:46,775 - (laughs) - But you got eyes. 664 00:29:46,775 --> 00:29:49,653 - You can see that it ain't been goin' right, right? - Well, yeah, tough start. 665 00:29:49,653 --> 00:29:53,240 But, you know, these things take time, so... 666 00:29:53,240 --> 00:29:54,158 Coach telling us exactly where to go 667 00:29:54,158 --> 00:29:56,577 like we don't know. He the one don't know! 668 00:29:56,577 --> 00:29:58,871 He ain't never played the game. 669 00:29:58,871 --> 00:30:00,789 That's why we dropping games that we should be winning, 670 00:30:00,789 --> 00:30:03,542 squeaking by teams that we should be blowing out! 671 00:30:03,542 --> 00:30:04,710 It ain't showtime no more. 672 00:30:04,710 --> 00:30:07,296 So have you talked to Coach about this? 673 00:30:07,296 --> 00:30:09,465 - I tried! - And? 674 00:30:10,132 --> 00:30:12,176 He wanna do it his way. 675 00:30:14,261 --> 00:30:15,638 I see. Well... (sighs) 676 00:30:15,638 --> 00:30:18,557 - (awkward laugh) - Look, Dr. Buss, 677 00:30:18,557 --> 00:30:20,100 I ain't trying to tell nobody how to do their job 678 00:30:20,100 --> 00:30:21,852 but you paying me a lot of money, 679 00:30:21,852 --> 00:30:24,104 - and we been trying to make this thing like-- - I, uh, yeah. 680 00:30:24,104 --> 00:30:25,731 Earvin. Earvin. 681 00:30:25,731 --> 00:30:28,234 You know I want you to be happy, right? 682 00:30:28,234 --> 00:30:29,527 Do you trust me? 683 00:30:29,527 --> 00:30:32,404 Of course. That's why I'm here. 684 00:30:32,404 --> 00:30:33,405 Because, you know, we, we partners. 685 00:30:33,405 --> 00:30:37,243 Yeah. That's exactly what we are. 686 00:30:37,993 --> 00:30:40,162 In the grand scheme of things. 687 00:30:40,162 --> 00:30:41,789 But, Earvin, Paul's a partner, too. 688 00:30:44,291 --> 00:30:46,502 Look, I pay you a lot of money to play. 689 00:30:46,502 --> 00:30:47,711 I pay him a lot to coach, and I don't tell 690 00:30:47,711 --> 00:30:50,089 either one of you how to do what you do. 691 00:30:51,006 --> 00:30:53,467 Well, Dr. Buss, I ain't trying to tell you what to do, 692 00:30:53,467 --> 00:30:55,386 - or him what to do. I ain't trying to be a coach. - I think-- 693 00:30:55,386 --> 00:30:56,595 - I just wanna play-- - Look. 694 00:30:56,595 --> 00:30:58,097 I think the smart thing to do right now, 695 00:30:58,097 --> 00:30:59,348 is just let this ride out a little bit. 696 00:30:59,348 --> 00:31:01,809 And let's just ride this thing out for a second, alright? 697 00:31:01,809 --> 00:31:04,520 We'll reevaluate in a couple months. 698 00:31:04,520 --> 00:31:05,563 - But you and I'll keep talking. - (intercom buzzing) 699 00:31:05,563 --> 00:31:08,899 W-We'll keep comparing notes. 700 00:31:08,899 --> 00:31:11,360 I wanna hear what you have to say about it at all times. 701 00:31:11,944 --> 00:31:12,861 - Setsuo! - Setsuo (on speaker): Your guests are here. 702 00:31:12,861 --> 00:31:14,822 Jerry Buss: Grab 'em some champagne, will you? 703 00:31:14,822 --> 00:31:17,950 And in the meantime, I told you we ordered in. 704 00:31:17,950 --> 00:31:19,785 Some of Honey's friends are in town, 705 00:31:19,785 --> 00:31:22,538 and they happen to be Raiderettes. (laughs) 706 00:31:24,331 --> 00:31:25,624 - Ladies! - Raiderette: Hey. 707 00:31:25,624 --> 00:31:27,042 Welcome to Pickfair! (laughs) 708 00:31:27,042 --> 00:31:30,212 ("A Blue Mood" by Allen Toussaint playing) 709 00:31:30,212 --> 00:31:33,132 (inaudible dialogue) 710 00:31:37,136 --> 00:31:38,512 (birds chirping) 711 00:31:38,512 --> 00:31:40,431 Jerry Buss: Jean-bean? 712 00:31:40,431 --> 00:31:43,142 I got big news, kiddo. 713 00:31:44,351 --> 00:31:47,479 - Oh, yeah? - Me and Honey are gonna tie the knot, 714 00:31:47,479 --> 00:31:52,151 and I need you to help me pick out the most beautiful ring. 715 00:31:52,151 --> 00:31:55,154 - So, sweetie, let's go shopping. - Well... 716 00:31:57,031 --> 00:31:58,490 Wait... 717 00:31:59,408 --> 00:32:00,993 (laughs) I'm sorry. So, y-you're really gonna... 718 00:32:03,037 --> 00:32:04,872 You're really gonna do it? 719 00:32:05,998 --> 00:32:08,667 Huh? Yeah, of course. 720 00:32:08,667 --> 00:32:11,170 (laughs) Fuck, Dad. 721 00:32:12,254 --> 00:32:15,215 Jeanie, you know I'm doing this for the family, too. 722 00:32:16,091 --> 00:32:18,093 Making it real. We're growing. 723 00:32:18,093 --> 00:32:19,511 You know, it's another one in the nest. 724 00:32:19,511 --> 00:32:21,055 Hey. Wh-What... 725 00:32:21,055 --> 00:32:23,015 What's going on with you? 726 00:32:23,015 --> 00:32:25,934 - I just want you to be happy. - Okay. 727 00:32:25,934 --> 00:32:26,810 So I come down to give my little girl a kiss 728 00:32:26,810 --> 00:32:28,646 - and this is how you're gonna be. - What? 729 00:32:28,646 --> 00:32:30,564 - What? - Alright. Forget it. 730 00:32:30,564 --> 00:32:33,067 (laughs) Forget it. 731 00:32:33,067 --> 00:32:35,986 Listen, the next time, why don't you hold up a sign 732 00:32:35,986 --> 00:32:36,862 so I know you woke up on the wrong side of the bed 733 00:32:36,862 --> 00:32:38,906 'cause I don't need this crap, Jeanie. 734 00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:47,706 ♪ ♪ 735 00:32:49,625 --> 00:32:51,168 - Hey, Coach. - Paul: Good to see ya. 736 00:32:51,168 --> 00:32:52,544 - (snaps fingers) - Hey! 737 00:32:52,544 --> 00:32:54,672 Come see us at The Forum! 738 00:32:57,383 --> 00:32:58,884 Jack! 739 00:32:58,884 --> 00:33:00,761 - Coach. - (Paul sighs) 740 00:33:01,428 --> 00:33:03,347 - Good to see you. - You, too. 741 00:33:03,347 --> 00:33:04,890 You look great. Really. 742 00:33:04,890 --> 00:33:08,018 Oh, no. You found my fancy mug shot. 743 00:33:08,018 --> 00:33:09,144 (Jack laughs) 744 00:33:09,144 --> 00:33:10,562 Hey, could somebody bring me a pen 745 00:33:10,562 --> 00:33:12,356 so I can sign this for Jack's kids? 746 00:33:12,356 --> 00:33:13,524 Just joking. 747 00:33:15,484 --> 00:33:17,069 - Some place, though, huh? - I see why you like it. 748 00:33:18,821 --> 00:33:21,865 So, what's good here? Onion strings? 749 00:33:21,865 --> 00:33:24,702 Uh, burgers, ribs. Everything is fantastic. 750 00:33:24,702 --> 00:33:27,746 Jack McKinney: Well, you're buying. 751 00:33:27,746 --> 00:33:29,873 - Million Dollar Man. - (cutlery clinking) 752 00:33:29,873 --> 00:33:32,334 Hey. I learned from the best. 753 00:33:32,334 --> 00:33:34,628 You didn't learn that song and dance from me. 754 00:33:34,628 --> 00:33:36,422 Paul: The System's just doing what it's meant to. 755 00:33:36,422 --> 00:33:38,340 - If you-- - Not that crap. 756 00:33:39,299 --> 00:33:40,843 You. I'm proud of you. 757 00:33:40,843 --> 00:33:42,136 You're doing what I never could. 758 00:33:42,803 --> 00:33:45,889 The Hollywood thing? You fit right in. 759 00:33:45,889 --> 00:33:47,850 All I ever thought about was basketball. 760 00:33:47,850 --> 00:33:49,101 Look where that got me. 761 00:33:49,518 --> 00:33:52,354 - Coach of the Year, right? - Miss Congeniality. 762 00:33:52,354 --> 00:33:54,481 But, hey, this cockamamie scheme of yours. 763 00:33:54,481 --> 00:33:57,359 A few more articles like this, it could be you. 764 00:33:58,235 --> 00:34:00,028 Except you got me on your schedule. 765 00:34:01,989 --> 00:34:04,324 It's the matchup I've had circled, Jack. 766 00:34:04,324 --> 00:34:06,869 You and me both. Let me tell you what I'm gonna do. 767 00:34:06,869 --> 00:34:08,328 You got a flair for the dramatic, 768 00:34:08,328 --> 00:34:09,788 so I think you'll appreciate this. 769 00:34:11,457 --> 00:34:13,834 I'm gonna expose you. 770 00:34:13,834 --> 00:34:16,962 Not all at once. Halfway tonight, 771 00:34:16,962 --> 00:34:20,883 and the rest the second time I see you back in Indiana. 772 00:34:20,883 --> 00:34:23,385 (patrons chattering) 773 00:34:28,474 --> 00:34:30,976 Well, I think I'm gonna get the shoestring potatoes 774 00:34:30,976 --> 00:34:34,146 and the chicken wings. 775 00:34:34,146 --> 00:34:37,191 Hot wings we call roosters. You want some chicken wings? 776 00:34:37,191 --> 00:34:41,153 Wanna split some chicken wings with me? 777 00:34:41,153 --> 00:34:43,405 - (indistinct chatter) - (car horns honking) 778 00:34:44,072 --> 00:34:45,574 (camera shutter snaps) 779 00:34:45,574 --> 00:34:46,992 (locker room chatter) 780 00:34:49,703 --> 00:34:52,164 Hang back with me. Hang back with me a second. 781 00:34:52,164 --> 00:34:53,373 (Magic scoffs) 782 00:34:55,125 --> 00:34:57,211 - Magic: What's up, Riles? - (shuts door) 783 00:34:59,171 --> 00:35:00,798 You tell me. 784 00:35:00,798 --> 00:35:03,258 - (slaps thighs) - (claps hands) 785 00:35:03,258 --> 00:35:06,011 Hm? What's it gonna take? 786 00:35:06,011 --> 00:35:07,179 To get you to buy in. 787 00:35:09,431 --> 00:35:11,517 Man (scoffs), I'm bringin' it every night. 788 00:35:11,517 --> 00:35:12,935 That's bullshit. 789 00:35:13,352 --> 00:35:15,354 I see everybody else bringing it. 790 00:35:15,354 --> 00:35:18,690 I see you out there, just going through the motions. 791 00:35:19,358 --> 00:35:20,818 Got your lip poked out 792 00:35:20,818 --> 00:35:23,612 like some kid picked last on the playground. 793 00:35:24,613 --> 00:35:26,907 Running to my spot. 794 00:35:26,907 --> 00:35:27,866 Yeah. 795 00:35:27,866 --> 00:35:29,034 What else you want? 796 00:35:29,034 --> 00:35:30,869 What do I want? I want you to be the star 797 00:35:30,869 --> 00:35:32,496 that they're paying you to be. 798 00:35:32,496 --> 00:35:34,665 - A star? - Uh-huh. 799 00:35:34,665 --> 00:35:37,376 How I'm supposed to be a star 800 00:35:37,376 --> 00:35:40,379 when you won't let me do what made me a star? 801 00:35:41,213 --> 00:35:45,300 Larry Bird a star. Iceman a Star. 802 00:35:45,300 --> 00:35:47,928 - Pat: Mm-hmm. - Dr. J! 803 00:35:47,928 --> 00:35:51,014 Ain't nobody telling them to run to no fucking spots! 804 00:35:52,140 --> 00:35:53,767 - They lettin' them be them! - Yeah, it's frustrating. 805 00:35:53,767 --> 00:35:55,894 - Yeah! - For all of us! 806 00:35:56,728 --> 00:35:59,565 You don't think they got their shit to deal with? 807 00:35:59,565 --> 00:36:01,275 Huh, big man? 808 00:36:01,275 --> 00:36:03,569 You think you're the only one? 809 00:36:04,111 --> 00:36:04,736 - Leave-- - Hey, it can't be your way or the highway. 810 00:36:04,736 --> 00:36:07,364 Just leave me the fuck alone. 811 00:36:07,364 --> 00:36:08,490 - Listen to me. - Get-- 812 00:36:08,490 --> 00:36:10,033 I'm trying to get through to you, man! 813 00:36:11,160 --> 00:36:14,037 You're a basketball savant, 814 00:36:14,037 --> 00:36:16,623 but until you put your fuckin' heart into this thing, 815 00:36:16,623 --> 00:36:19,626 you have no idea if this is gonna work. 816 00:36:20,919 --> 00:36:23,589 - (muffled crowd chatter) - (door banging) 817 00:36:23,589 --> 00:36:26,633 - (crowd chattering) - (indistinct PA announcement) 818 00:36:27,885 --> 00:36:30,178 (inaudible dialogue) 819 00:36:31,847 --> 00:36:35,517 (mellow jazz music playing) 820 00:36:35,517 --> 00:36:39,104 Paul? 821 00:36:39,104 --> 00:36:42,441 - (snapping) - Paul. We all set with... 822 00:36:42,441 --> 00:36:45,193 - Yeah. That looks great. Thank you. Thanks, Mike. - Alright. 823 00:36:45,193 --> 00:36:46,278 Jack: Good to see you. 824 00:36:46,278 --> 00:36:47,738 You guys are playing some good ball. 825 00:36:47,738 --> 00:36:48,780 Thank you. Thank you. 826 00:36:48,780 --> 00:36:50,782 - Somehow. Ah! Hey! How are you? - Coach. Hey! 827 00:36:50,782 --> 00:36:52,701 Kurt Rambis: Coach? 828 00:36:52,701 --> 00:36:53,577 Am I getting minutes tonight? 829 00:36:53,577 --> 00:36:55,370 - What? - I haven't touched the court. 830 00:36:55,370 --> 00:36:58,123 - I know, Kurt. We'll see. - Am I gonna play this season? 831 00:36:58,123 --> 00:36:58,957 Go get a rebound, please. 832 00:36:58,957 --> 00:37:01,460 - (laughter) - How's the wife? 833 00:37:03,045 --> 00:37:05,130 (indistinct chatter) 834 00:37:07,215 --> 00:37:10,302 - Good to see you. Alright, Cap. - See ya, Coach. 835 00:37:10,302 --> 00:37:12,512 ♪ ♪ 836 00:37:12,512 --> 00:37:15,098 - (indistinct) - I am, are you? 837 00:37:15,098 --> 00:37:18,226 Yep. 838 00:37:20,229 --> 00:37:22,272 The birds and the bees, man! 839 00:37:22,272 --> 00:37:24,858 ♪ ♪ 840 00:37:24,858 --> 00:37:28,487 (inaudible dialogue) 841 00:37:30,447 --> 00:37:33,283 (jazz music fades) 842 00:37:39,206 --> 00:37:42,000 {\an8}Chick: And here we go. Second overtime, four seconds to go, 843 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,585 {\an8}and this one has been tooth and nail, Keith. 844 00:37:43,585 --> 00:37:45,337 His underdogs refusing to die as Coach McKinney 845 00:37:45,337 --> 00:37:48,840 uses his old protege's quick-shot system against him, 846 00:37:48,840 --> 00:37:51,176 putting up the Pacers' best offensive night of the season. 847 00:37:51,176 --> 00:37:54,096 And now, he has the ball and a chance to win. 848 00:37:54,096 --> 00:37:55,305 - Westhead is out of timeouts. - Keith Erickson: And here we go. 849 00:37:55,305 --> 00:37:57,641 - Chick: Alright. Davis to inbound. - (whistle blows) 850 00:37:58,267 --> 00:37:59,184 Chick: Searching... Where's it gonna go? 851 00:37:59,184 --> 00:38:02,145 Magic, double team! He's going to Herb! 852 00:38:02,145 --> 00:38:03,814 - Pat: Stay on him. - I'm open! I'm open! 853 00:38:03,814 --> 00:38:06,024 Chick: Davis with the fake, and Magic fights. 854 00:38:06,024 --> 00:38:07,859 Owens left wide open on the way. 855 00:38:07,859 --> 00:38:09,403 Oh, shit! 856 00:38:09,403 --> 00:38:10,737 Chick: Lakers scrambling. 857 00:38:10,737 --> 00:38:11,905 - Go down! Stay down! - Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. 858 00:38:11,905 --> 00:38:14,241 - Chick: Owens with the lob for the win. - (buzzer blares) 859 00:38:14,241 --> 00:38:17,285 Chick: No good! Off Williams' fingertips 860 00:38:17,285 --> 00:38:20,038 and these Lakers just barely manage to survive this one. 861 00:38:20,038 --> 00:38:22,040 And I'll tell you, Paul Westhead is gonna need the jaws of life 862 00:38:22,040 --> 00:38:24,376 to unclench himself tonight, 863 00:38:24,376 --> 00:38:27,587 but, well, a win's a win, folks, and that is four in a row. 864 00:38:27,587 --> 00:38:29,881 (crowd cheering) 865 00:38:29,881 --> 00:38:33,802 (players chattering) 866 00:38:35,512 --> 00:38:37,222 Good instinct. Fuck 'em. 867 00:38:38,974 --> 00:38:42,436 (cheering continues) 868 00:38:51,445 --> 00:38:54,406 - (cheering continues) - Alright, guys. Good game. 869 00:38:56,074 --> 00:38:59,036 ("Love Sensation" by Loleatta Holloway playing) 870 00:38:59,661 --> 00:39:00,620 Yes! 871 00:39:00,620 --> 00:39:04,082 ♪ ♪ 872 00:39:06,001 --> 00:39:08,378 (crowd cheering) 873 00:39:08,378 --> 00:39:10,422 McKinney's still the reigning coach of the year, 874 00:39:10,422 --> 00:39:11,715 but the way you guys been grooving, 875 00:39:11,715 --> 00:39:12,966 you think this next one could be you? 876 00:39:12,966 --> 00:39:13,884 Magic! Nice win. 877 00:39:13,884 --> 00:39:15,343 I guess you're finally getting the hang 878 00:39:15,343 --> 00:39:17,345 - of the new offense, huh? - Yeah, I guess so. 879 00:39:17,345 --> 00:39:22,434 ♪ ♪ 880 00:39:22,434 --> 00:39:24,394 ♪ Love sensation ♪ 881 00:39:24,394 --> 00:39:26,605 ♪ Oh ♪ 882 00:39:26,605 --> 00:39:28,273 ♪ Love sensation ♪ 883 00:39:28,273 --> 00:39:28,982 ♪ Oh, sensation ♪ 884 00:39:28,982 --> 00:39:32,319 ♪ Love sensation ♪ 885 00:39:32,319 --> 00:39:35,489 ♪ You got me burnin' up with your love sensation ♪ 886 00:39:35,489 --> 00:39:36,948 - (cheering) - Hi! 887 00:39:36,948 --> 00:39:38,492 Now, we're talking! 888 00:39:38,492 --> 00:39:42,245 - What did I tell you? - Oh, yeah, yeah. You told me. 889 00:39:42,245 --> 00:39:44,414 - You sure did. - Jerry Buss: You heard it here first! 890 00:39:44,414 --> 00:39:47,959 - Never fold a winner! - Yeah. I'm glad we held off. 891 00:39:47,959 --> 00:39:49,836 Yeah, well, patience is a virtue, huh? 892 00:39:50,545 --> 00:39:51,630 Go on and get yourself a drink on me. 893 00:39:51,630 --> 00:39:55,008 I wanna see you cut the rug! I wanna see that victory dance! 894 00:39:55,008 --> 00:39:58,512 - Alright, boss. - Smile, Bill! We won! (laughs) 895 00:39:59,096 --> 00:40:01,348 Huh? Oh, don't fuckin' tell me he thought that was a win. 896 00:40:01,348 --> 00:40:04,226 It was. Can't argue with the scoreboard. 897 00:40:04,226 --> 00:40:07,145 Sure we fuckin' can, Bill! That's what we fuckin' do! 898 00:40:07,145 --> 00:40:09,147 Bill: Yeah, well, knock yourself out. I need a drink. 899 00:40:09,147 --> 00:40:10,607 ♪ Love sensation ♪ 900 00:40:10,607 --> 00:40:14,069 Honey: I prefer it when the emperor has no clothes. 901 00:40:15,570 --> 00:40:17,697 - Well, that can be arranged. - (Honey giggles) 902 00:40:17,697 --> 00:40:19,699 ♪ Love sensation ♪ 903 00:40:19,699 --> 00:40:21,576 - Proud of you. - What do you wanna do? 904 00:40:21,576 --> 00:40:22,786 Wanna blow this joint and get naked? 905 00:40:22,786 --> 00:40:25,580 ♪ ♪ 906 00:40:25,580 --> 00:40:27,874 ♪ Sweet sensation ♪ 907 00:40:29,042 --> 00:40:32,337 ♪ I can't find the words to explain ♪ 908 00:40:33,630 --> 00:40:36,508 ♪ You're such a hot temptation ♪ 909 00:40:37,425 --> 00:40:41,221 ♪ You just walk right in and take me away ♪ 910 00:40:43,223 --> 00:40:46,143 ♪ And all I wanna say is ♪ 911 00:40:46,143 --> 00:40:50,522 - Don't leave me hanging, Buss. - Let's see what you got. 912 00:40:50,522 --> 00:40:54,568 ♪ Can't you see that I love nobody else? ♪ 913 00:40:55,360 --> 00:40:57,571 ♪ I love nobody else ♪ 914 00:40:57,571 --> 00:41:02,450 ♪ Can't you see that I love nobody else? ♪ 915 00:41:02,450 --> 00:41:04,494 ♪ I love nobody ♪ 916 00:41:04,494 --> 00:41:08,582 ♪ And time won't take my... ♪ 917 00:41:08,582 --> 00:41:12,586 ♪ Love... ♪ 918 00:41:12,586 --> 00:41:16,673 ♪ Away... ♪ 919 00:41:16,673 --> 00:41:19,426 ♪ ♪ 920 00:41:19,426 --> 00:41:22,179 ♪ Oh ho! Time won't ♪ 921 00:41:22,179 --> 00:41:24,472 Jerry Buss: Alright, so help me pick out a good one. 922 00:41:24,472 --> 00:41:26,433 Make your father an honest man. 923 00:41:27,642 --> 00:41:29,561 - (Jeanie sighs) - What do you think? 924 00:41:33,148 --> 00:41:35,817 Well, I don't wanna say. You say. 925 00:41:35,817 --> 00:41:38,820 Anything jumping out at you? Oh, yeah. That one. 926 00:41:39,863 --> 00:41:42,490 Oh, yeah. I like the gold. It's like Lakers gold on there. 927 00:41:44,159 --> 00:41:46,161 How many carats is that? 928 00:41:47,329 --> 00:41:49,873 - (birds chirping) - (dogs barking) 929 00:41:49,873 --> 00:41:52,209 Reporter (on TV): Third win in a row for the streaking Lakers. 930 00:41:52,209 --> 00:41:53,210 Quick shots, effective rebounding, 931 00:41:53,210 --> 00:41:56,421 and a notch in the win column. 932 00:41:57,380 --> 00:42:00,258 And they're still paying Magic all them millions, 933 00:42:00,258 --> 00:42:01,676 but they shouldn't be. 934 00:42:01,676 --> 00:42:04,095 No sign of any fancy passing. 935 00:42:04,095 --> 00:42:06,473 No more show. Might as well be 936 00:42:06,473 --> 00:42:08,600 any other bitch-ass point guard in the league. 937 00:42:13,313 --> 00:42:16,775 (ambient traffic noise) 938 00:42:16,775 --> 00:42:18,276 (crowd cheering) 939 00:42:18,276 --> 00:42:19,444 - (Magic panting) - Watch the pick! 940 00:42:21,196 --> 00:42:24,282 {\an8}(echoing thuds) 941 00:42:24,282 --> 00:42:24,950 (crowd gasping) 942 00:42:24,950 --> 00:42:26,868 (shoes squeak) 943 00:42:28,995 --> 00:42:30,288 (ball thuds) 944 00:42:30,288 --> 00:42:32,666 (crowd cheering) 945 00:42:32,666 --> 00:42:34,834 Damn it! Time out! Time out! 946 00:42:34,834 --> 00:42:37,420 (whistle blows) 947 00:42:37,420 --> 00:42:38,964 - Hey. You alright? You alright? - Magic: I'm good. 948 00:42:38,964 --> 00:42:40,215 Paul: Shit! 949 00:42:42,467 --> 00:42:45,262 Earvin! Earvin! What the hell is that? 950 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:47,639 It's the same goddamn play he beat you on last season. 951 00:42:47,639 --> 00:42:49,599 - That's his man! What are you talking about? - Do not blame him! 952 00:42:49,599 --> 00:42:51,268 - You stick with your own man! - Tell him that! 953 00:42:51,268 --> 00:42:54,020 Do not blame him! Stick with your own man! 954 00:42:54,813 --> 00:42:56,606 Mitch! Good job. Fine work out there. 955 00:42:56,606 --> 00:42:59,067 - He's doing a great job. - Great job, Mitch? 956 00:42:59,067 --> 00:43:00,819 Where are you going? 957 00:43:00,819 --> 00:43:02,153 - Where the hell do you think you're-- - Draw up the play, Paul. 958 00:43:02,153 --> 00:43:03,989 - Come on. - Okay. 959 00:43:03,989 --> 00:43:05,532 (camera whirring) 960 00:43:05,532 --> 00:43:08,702 {\an8}Announcer (on TV): Time out to discuss the miscommunication on defense 961 00:43:08,702 --> 00:43:09,995 {\an8}between Magic and Kupchak. Lakers lead-- 962 00:43:09,995 --> 00:43:14,916 (crowd cheering) 963 00:43:14,916 --> 00:43:17,002 Huddle up! Huddle up. 964 00:43:17,002 --> 00:43:18,586 - Earvin, would you get in here? - Man, I am here! 965 00:43:21,006 --> 00:43:22,382 {\an8}Announcer (on TV): Back from break at the Salt Palace, 966 00:43:22,382 --> 00:43:23,633 {\an8}and things have escalated. 967 00:43:23,633 --> 00:43:26,094 {\an8}Magic Johnson refusing to join his team. 968 00:43:26,094 --> 00:43:27,012 Get your ass into this huddle. 969 00:43:27,012 --> 00:43:29,681 I am here! 970 00:43:29,681 --> 00:43:32,017 Magic! Nice disappearing act! 971 00:43:32,726 --> 00:43:34,769 - Disappear this! - Heckler: You're a bum! 972 00:43:34,769 --> 00:43:37,188 - And you live in Utah! - Paul, come on. 973 00:43:37,188 --> 00:43:38,189 Earvin! Would you leave those people alone 974 00:43:38,189 --> 00:43:40,191 and get your ass over here? 975 00:43:40,191 --> 00:43:41,109 Man, I said I'm listening. 976 00:43:41,109 --> 00:43:42,527 To hell you are. 977 00:43:42,527 --> 00:43:45,697 Earvin, get your ass into my huddle, 978 00:43:45,697 --> 00:43:47,866 or take your ass back to the locker room. 979 00:43:47,866 --> 00:43:50,368 (crowd jeering) 980 00:43:50,368 --> 00:43:51,286 - Pat: Paul, come on. - Can you not touch me, please? 981 00:43:51,286 --> 00:43:53,288 Michael: Come on, Buck. 982 00:43:55,123 --> 00:43:57,292 {\an8}Announcer (on TV): We can't repeat what we just heard courtside, 983 00:43:57,292 --> 00:43:58,543 {\an8}just say the fans aren't giving-- 984 00:43:58,543 --> 00:44:01,379 Paul: You're gonna walk away when your team needs you? 985 00:44:01,379 --> 00:44:04,090 Get back here now! 986 00:44:04,090 --> 00:44:04,966 (echoing) Earvin, get back here! 987 00:44:04,966 --> 00:44:06,217 Lansing hero-- 988 00:44:06,217 --> 00:44:08,720 Paul: Get back here! 989 00:44:08,720 --> 00:44:10,764 - (crowd jeering) - (shutter snaps) 990 00:44:11,681 --> 00:44:12,682 Paul: Okay. 991 00:44:12,682 --> 00:44:14,809 A basketball team is like a family. 992 00:44:14,809 --> 00:44:16,728 (shutters snapping) 993 00:44:16,728 --> 00:44:19,189 (indistinct jeering, laughter) 994 00:44:19,189 --> 00:44:21,232 - Oh, my, folks, the most... - ...little bitch... 995 00:44:21,232 --> 00:44:23,818 (crowd jeering) 996 00:44:23,818 --> 00:44:26,363 (reporters shouting) 997 00:44:27,155 --> 00:44:29,824 Red: 25 million for 25-- 998 00:44:29,824 --> 00:44:32,327 (buzzer blaring) 999 00:44:33,370 --> 00:44:35,413 Chick: And the Lakers dodge another bullet, Keith, 1000 00:44:35,413 --> 00:44:38,416 pulling out a road win by a paltry single possession. 1001 00:44:38,416 --> 00:44:41,127 {\an8}And I'll tell you, my friend, this one was not pretty. 1002 00:44:41,127 --> 00:44:42,587 The System's unstoppable. 1003 00:44:42,587 --> 00:44:43,797 Come on. Look at us. 1004 00:44:43,797 --> 00:44:46,674 - I have to go take care of this right now. - Paul. 1005 00:44:46,674 --> 00:44:48,218 (tense music playing) 1006 00:44:48,218 --> 00:44:51,304 - Paul! - What, Pat?! 1007 00:44:51,304 --> 00:44:54,474 (crowd jeering) 1008 00:44:55,975 --> 00:44:57,811 (scoffs) Nothing. 1009 00:44:59,229 --> 00:45:00,730 Nothing. 1010 00:45:01,356 --> 00:45:02,732 Good. 1011 00:45:03,775 --> 00:45:07,529 (jeering continues) 1012 00:45:07,529 --> 00:45:10,949 ♪ ♪ 1013 00:45:14,619 --> 00:45:15,870 Paul: Earvin! 1014 00:45:16,246 --> 00:45:17,872 Earvin! 1015 00:45:19,499 --> 00:45:21,626 Earvin! Earvin, I'd like to talk-- 1016 00:45:21,626 --> 00:45:23,336 - Get the fuck off me! Fuck off! - In here. In here, please. 1017 00:45:23,336 --> 00:45:24,754 Reporter: Coach, are you losing control of the team? 1018 00:45:24,754 --> 00:45:28,633 - (reporters shouting) - Paul: I'm sorry, I can't-- 1019 00:45:28,633 --> 00:45:30,802 (fluorescent lights buzzing) 1020 00:45:33,555 --> 00:45:35,014 Do not ever do that to me again. 1021 00:45:35,932 --> 00:45:38,435 You humiliated yourself out there. 1022 00:45:38,435 --> 00:45:40,478 You disrespected me. 1023 00:45:40,478 --> 00:45:41,813 You disrespected your teammates. I will not have it. 1024 00:45:44,107 --> 00:45:46,609 That's it? 1025 00:45:47,402 --> 00:45:50,321 I'm tired of your crap. 1026 00:45:50,321 --> 00:45:53,074 I am sick and tired of your horseshit attitude. 1027 00:45:53,074 --> 00:45:54,367 And if it happens again, 1028 00:45:54,367 --> 00:45:55,952 you will be sitting on the fucking bench! 1029 00:45:55,952 --> 00:45:57,454 Next to me! 1030 00:45:57,954 --> 00:45:59,038 Might as well. 1031 00:45:59,038 --> 00:46:01,416 Excuse me? 1032 00:46:01,416 --> 00:46:04,502 You ain't using me right no how. Might as well sit me down. 1033 00:46:11,342 --> 00:46:13,720 If you sit, it will be my choice. 1034 00:46:15,555 --> 00:46:18,850 If you play, it will be my choice. 1035 00:46:21,019 --> 00:46:22,437 Not yours. 1036 00:46:23,813 --> 00:46:26,858 Do you understand? 1037 00:46:28,318 --> 00:46:30,820 You done? 1038 00:46:34,324 --> 00:46:35,742 Sure. 1039 00:46:40,914 --> 00:46:44,876 (muffled shouting) 1040 00:46:45,293 --> 00:46:47,712 (panting) 1041 00:46:50,131 --> 00:46:52,592 (sighs) 1042 00:46:52,592 --> 00:46:55,970 (quiet murmuring) 1043 00:46:58,223 --> 00:47:01,392 - (door opens) - (reporters shouting) 1044 00:47:01,392 --> 00:47:03,311 Paul, what happened with Magic? 1045 00:47:03,311 --> 00:47:05,480 We had a-- We had a productive conversation. 1046 00:47:05,480 --> 00:47:08,191 - What about? - Paul: That's not... 1047 00:47:09,484 --> 00:47:11,653 It's not for public consumption. 1048 00:47:11,653 --> 00:47:13,863 You two seemed very steamed out there. Is, is everything okay? 1049 00:47:15,657 --> 00:47:16,783 (quiet wheeze) 1050 00:47:19,702 --> 00:47:22,997 The almond tree bears its fruit in silence. 1051 00:47:22,997 --> 00:47:25,291 - Reporter 1: What did he say? - Reporter 2: Don't know. 1052 00:47:25,750 --> 00:47:27,418 Wh-Who are you quoting? 1053 00:47:29,671 --> 00:47:32,674 Me. That's a-- That's a Paul Westhead original. 1054 00:47:32,674 --> 00:47:35,802 (reporters shouting) 1055 00:47:38,346 --> 00:47:40,014 I feel like we're going around in circles here, gentlemen, 1056 00:47:40,014 --> 00:47:41,224 so that's my time. 1057 00:47:41,224 --> 00:47:44,894 - We're going around in circles here, gentlemen! - (shouting) 1058 00:47:44,894 --> 00:47:47,939 (quiet chatter) 1059 00:47:47,939 --> 00:47:49,816 (Norm hums) 1060 00:47:59,158 --> 00:48:02,036 (melancholy saxophone playing) 1061 00:48:13,715 --> 00:48:16,175 (quiet chatter continues) 1062 00:48:30,273 --> 00:48:33,526 Hey, guys, we got, like, one or two press incoming. 1063 00:48:33,526 --> 00:48:36,195 It wasn't pretty, but was another notch in the win column. 1064 00:48:36,195 --> 00:48:39,365 - Can you tell us what happened? - How'd it go with Westhead? 1065 00:48:39,365 --> 00:48:41,242 A-Are you and Coach finally seeing eye-to-eye? 1066 00:48:41,242 --> 00:48:43,494 Do you have a comment, Magic? 1067 00:48:43,494 --> 00:48:45,496 Something? 1068 00:48:46,414 --> 00:48:47,832 Something the matter? 1069 00:48:48,416 --> 00:48:49,834 Reporter: Any comment? 1070 00:48:49,834 --> 00:48:51,628 (camera shutters snapping) 1071 00:48:55,548 --> 00:48:57,050 (microphone feedback) 1072 00:48:59,761 --> 00:49:02,096 Ain't nothing towards the fellas. Um... 1073 00:49:02,930 --> 00:49:05,600 I love-- I love my teammates. 1074 00:49:06,351 --> 00:49:08,686 I love everybody, but I ain't happy. 1075 00:49:09,604 --> 00:49:11,230 I, um... 1076 00:49:15,276 --> 00:49:16,986 I'm showing up, 1077 00:49:16,986 --> 00:49:18,905 playing hard as I can. 1078 00:49:21,783 --> 00:49:24,369 But I ain't having no fun. 1079 00:49:24,369 --> 00:49:26,829 (shutters snapping) 1080 00:49:28,873 --> 00:49:30,500 I gotta go. I-I... 1081 00:49:30,500 --> 00:49:32,001 gonna go in the morning, 1082 00:49:32,001 --> 00:49:34,712 talk to the man, the Buss, see what he can do. 1083 00:49:34,712 --> 00:49:37,840 - What's that mean, Magic? - About what? 1084 00:49:37,840 --> 00:49:39,258 Yeah, what would you say to him? 1085 00:49:41,594 --> 00:49:44,430 (shutters snapping) 1086 00:49:45,682 --> 00:49:47,016 I wanna be traded. 1087 00:49:47,016 --> 00:49:48,851 (reporters exclaiming) 1088 00:49:53,106 --> 00:49:54,607 (reporters fade) 1089 00:49:54,607 --> 00:49:58,653 (mellow jazz music playing) 1090 00:50:57,879 --> 00:50:59,589 (music fades)