1 00:00:06,014 --> 00:00:08,780 (reporters chattering) 2 00:00:08,780 --> 00:00:12,318 - (camera shutters snapping) - (reporters shouting) 3 00:00:12,318 --> 00:00:14,019 Reporter 1: Do you care to comment on Paul Westhead? 4 00:00:14,019 --> 00:00:15,853 Reporter 2: Dr. Buss... 5 00:00:15,853 --> 00:00:17,456 Reporter 3: What are you gonna do about Westhead? 6 00:00:17,456 --> 00:00:19,024 Reporter 4: Are you trading Magic? 7 00:00:19,024 --> 00:00:20,593 Reporter 5: Who's it gonna be? 8 00:00:20,593 --> 00:00:22,631 (chatter continues) 9 00:00:24,800 --> 00:00:25,634 (lighter clicks) 10 00:00:27,335 --> 00:00:28,701 Eddie Jordan: Yo, Riles! 11 00:00:28,701 --> 00:00:30,205 Talk to us, baby! 12 00:00:30,738 --> 00:00:32,870 - Man, what's really real? - Stop worrying about things. 13 00:00:32,870 --> 00:00:34,639 - Nah, there's no problem. - Norm Nixon: Hey, all I know is that 14 00:00:34,639 --> 00:00:36,441 this team ain't big enough for the both of them. 15 00:00:36,441 --> 00:00:39,344 - Somebody gotta go. So, is it Romeo or Juliet? - Guys... 16 00:00:39,344 --> 00:00:40,845 Fuckin' cut it out, alright? 17 00:00:40,845 --> 00:00:43,548 Alright, couple days, this thing's gonna blow over. 18 00:00:43,548 --> 00:00:46,021 I don't know, Riles, I don't know. 19 00:00:47,255 --> 00:00:49,320 Holy shit. 20 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:52,792 There's a chill in the air, huh, Mikey? (chuckles) 21 00:00:52,792 --> 00:00:54,826 Hey? What's the story? Huh? 22 00:00:54,826 --> 00:00:57,628 Y-You hear from Sharman? Hm? You hear from Buss? 23 00:00:57,628 --> 00:00:59,464 Et tu, Pat? I'm disappointed. 24 00:00:59,464 --> 00:01:01,700 Paul, y-you're not understanding. 25 00:01:01,700 --> 00:01:05,304 You gotta talk to management before this hits the fan, 26 00:01:05,304 --> 00:01:08,407 - so they hear your side. - There are no sides. 27 00:01:08,407 --> 00:01:10,576 This is Earvin's petulance, okay? 28 00:01:10,576 --> 00:01:12,510 And, and he shot himself in the foot. 29 00:01:12,510 --> 00:01:15,914 Because now Buss either has to reprimand him publicly, 30 00:01:15,914 --> 00:01:18,817 or give him what he thinks he wants. So, either way, 31 00:01:18,817 --> 00:01:21,253 this blows over, and we win. 32 00:01:21,253 --> 00:01:24,256 - We win. - No, it doesn't work like that, Paul. 33 00:01:24,256 --> 00:01:26,058 - (reporters shouting) - Coach, if Magic gets traded, 34 00:01:26,058 --> 00:01:27,929 - are you gonna be in the hot seat? - Hot seat? 35 00:01:28,629 --> 00:01:30,895 We just won our fifth game in a row, fellas. 36 00:01:30,895 --> 00:01:33,065 Reporter: Buss and the kid seem pretty close. 37 00:01:33,065 --> 00:01:34,734 - Twenty-five million? - Gentlemen, 38 00:01:34,734 --> 00:01:37,235 we all know Earvin, okay? 39 00:01:37,235 --> 00:01:39,871 For all of his bluster, he is a sensitive soul. 40 00:01:39,871 --> 00:01:42,341 - (chuckling) Yeah, sensitive. - With a lot of growing up to do. 41 00:01:42,341 --> 00:01:45,211 He was having a poor game and he responded emotionally 42 00:01:45,211 --> 00:01:46,879 to the embarrassment of being taken to task. 43 00:01:46,879 --> 00:01:49,046 I wouldn't read much more into it than that. 44 00:01:49,046 --> 00:01:50,582 So, that's the reason for the meeting then, right? Is that-- I mean, 45 00:01:50,582 --> 00:01:51,917 you're gonna slap him on the wrist? 46 00:01:51,917 --> 00:01:53,185 Meeting? 47 00:01:53,185 --> 00:01:55,119 - Reporter: Yeah, the meeting. - Of course. 48 00:01:55,119 --> 00:01:58,223 - What meeting is that? - With Buss. We heard he put out the APB. 49 00:01:58,223 --> 00:02:00,892 - Were you not invited? - The meeting with Buss? 50 00:02:00,892 --> 00:02:03,228 Of course, I was invited! I'll be there when we land. 51 00:02:03,228 --> 00:02:05,064 (reporters shouting) 52 00:02:05,064 --> 00:02:06,331 Squeezed out? I don't think it's-- 53 00:02:06,331 --> 00:02:07,365 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Excuse us, Gentlemen. 54 00:02:07,365 --> 00:02:08,629 We have a schedule to keep to. 55 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:10,035 Let's do it, Coach. 56 00:02:10,035 --> 00:02:13,509 (reporters shouting) 57 00:02:14,976 --> 00:02:17,943 (muffled shouting continues) 58 00:02:17,943 --> 00:02:19,782 Thank you, Cap. 59 00:02:20,949 --> 00:02:22,552 Appreciate you, Coach. 60 00:02:23,118 --> 00:02:24,716 - Don't we, fellas? - Player 1: Yeah, Cap! 61 00:02:24,716 --> 00:02:27,219 - Player 2: Yes, sir. - Player 3: Whoo! 62 00:02:27,219 --> 00:02:28,220 Reporter: How are you doing? 63 00:02:28,220 --> 00:02:29,555 Are you on the same page with Kareem? 64 00:02:29,555 --> 00:02:30,459 That's it? 65 00:02:31,460 --> 00:02:32,828 Oh, shh, shh. 66 00:02:35,464 --> 00:02:38,634 (bus engine idling) 67 00:02:51,813 --> 00:02:53,446 {\an8}Y'all thought I was backing down? 68 00:02:53,446 --> 00:02:55,518 {\an8}I meant what I said. 69 00:02:56,650 --> 00:02:59,084 ("My Favorite Mutiny" by The Coup playing) 70 00:02:59,084 --> 00:03:02,025 {\an8}♪ 71 00:03:04,826 --> 00:03:05,962 {\an8}♪ There it is ♪ 72 00:03:08,663 --> 00:03:10,663 {\an8}♪ Yeah, ah, uh ♪ 73 00:03:10,663 --> 00:03:11,531 {\an8}♪ Yeah ♪ 74 00:03:11,531 --> 00:03:12,401 {\an8}♪ Okay ♪ 75 00:03:13,502 --> 00:03:14,832 {\an8}♪ Check it out ♪ 76 00:03:14,832 --> 00:03:17,001 {\an8}♪ Death to the pigs is my basic statement ♪ 77 00:03:17,001 --> 00:03:19,271 {\an8}♪ I spit street stories 'til I taste the pavement ♪ 78 00:03:19,271 --> 00:03:21,706 {\an8}♪Tryin' to stay out the pen where we face enslavement ♪ 79 00:03:21,706 --> 00:03:24,110 {\an8}♪ Had a foolproof hustle 'til they traced the payments ♪ 80 00:03:24,110 --> 00:03:26,311 {\an8}♪ I was grippin' my palm around some shitty rum ♪ 81 00:03:26,311 --> 00:03:28,314 {\an8}♪ Tryin' to find psalm number 151 ♪ 82 00:03:28,314 --> 00:03:30,549 {\an8}♪ To forget what I'm owed, as I clutch the commode ♪ 83 00:03:30,549 --> 00:03:33,118 {\an8}♪ I read "Put down the bottle and come get the gun" ♪ 84 00:03:33,118 --> 00:03:35,853 {\an8}♪ Let's get off the chain like Kunta Kinte with a MAC-10 ♪ 85 00:03:35,853 --> 00:03:37,856 {\an8}♪ They want us gone like a dollar in a crack den ♪ 86 00:03:37,856 --> 00:03:39,992 {\an8}♪ Steadily subtractin' seeds and stems ♪ 87 00:03:39,992 --> 00:03:41,560 {\an8}♪ Mind cloudy through the wheeze and phlegm ♪ 88 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:43,861 {\an8}♪ Numbin' my brain off of that and the Jesus hymns ♪ 89 00:03:43,861 --> 00:03:46,165 {\an8}♪ If we waiting for the time to fight, these is thems ♪ 90 00:03:46,165 --> 00:03:48,334 {\an8}♪ Tellin' us to relax while they ease it in ♪ 91 00:03:48,334 --> 00:03:49,534 {\an8}♪ We gettin greased again ♪ 92 00:03:49,534 --> 00:03:50,536 {\an8}♪ The truth I write is so cold ♪ 93 00:03:50,536 --> 00:03:52,138 {\an8}♪ It'd freeze my pen ♪ 94 00:03:52,138 --> 00:03:53,705 {\an8}♪ I'm Boots Riley it's a pleasure to meet you ♪ 95 00:03:53,705 --> 00:03:55,973 {\an8}♪ Never let they punk ass ever defeat you ♪ 96 00:03:55,973 --> 00:03:58,543 {\an8}♪ They got us on the corner wearin' pleather and see-thru ♪ 97 00:03:58,543 --> 00:04:00,879 {\an8}♪ All y'all's gold mines, they wanna deplete you ♪ 98 00:04:00,879 --> 00:04:03,182 {\an8}♪ I ain't just finna rap on the track, I finna clap on 'em back ♪ 99 00:04:03,182 --> 00:04:04,716 {\an8}♪ And it's been stackin' to that ♪ 100 00:04:04,716 --> 00:04:06,986 {\an8}♪ 500 years before Iceberg ever leaned back in the 'lac ♪ 101 00:04:06,986 --> 00:04:08,820 {\an8}♪ Before they told Rosa "Black in the back" ♪ 102 00:04:08,820 --> 00:04:11,756 {\an8}♪ Before the CIA told Ricky Ross to put crack in a sack ♪ 103 00:04:11,756 --> 00:04:13,758 {\an8}♪ And Gil Scott traded rappin' for smack ♪ 104 00:04:13,758 --> 00:04:15,561 {\an8}♪ This beat alone should get platinum plaques ♪ 105 00:04:15,561 --> 00:04:17,729 {\an8}♪ I'd rather see a million of us ecstatic to scrap ♪ 106 00:04:17,729 --> 00:04:19,866 {\an8}♪ 'Cause if we bappin' 'em back we automatically stack ♪ 107 00:04:19,866 --> 00:04:22,405 {\an8}(vocalizing) 108 00:04:24,473 --> 00:04:26,475 (turntable scratching) 109 00:04:28,476 --> 00:04:31,443 I give that kid more money than God, 110 00:04:31,443 --> 00:04:33,278 and he turns around and stabs me in the back! 111 00:04:33,278 --> 00:04:36,084 Yeah, well, it ain't all him, you know. It's Shakespeare, too. 112 00:04:36,651 --> 00:04:38,216 I mean, I been tryin' to tell you. 113 00:04:38,216 --> 00:04:40,019 - Bill Sharman: (clears throat) Jerry... - What? I mean, come on. 114 00:04:40,019 --> 00:04:41,253 The cat's out of the fuckin' bag, Bill. 115 00:04:41,253 --> 00:04:42,855 What the fuck is it with me and coaches? 116 00:04:42,855 --> 00:04:44,723 Jerry West: Yeah, well, 117 00:04:44,723 --> 00:04:46,592 we ain't sayin' Johnson's in the right, okay? 118 00:04:46,592 --> 00:04:47,696 But he ain't wrong either. 119 00:04:48,496 --> 00:04:50,928 I mean, we know Westhead was never the man. 120 00:04:50,928 --> 00:04:52,864 He rode another man's coaster! Now, that coaster 121 00:04:52,864 --> 00:04:55,367 - is going off the fuckin' rails. - Jerry Buss: We're not firing Paul. 122 00:04:55,367 --> 00:04:57,136 - Bill: What, you're trading Magic? - Hell no! 123 00:04:57,136 --> 00:04:58,570 Then numbnuts? 124 00:04:58,570 --> 00:05:01,373 We're not firing another fucking coach, guys! 125 00:05:01,373 --> 00:05:02,641 - Bill: I get it, I get it. - Okay, yeah. 126 00:05:02,641 --> 00:05:03,876 You bet big on both of them. 127 00:05:03,876 --> 00:05:05,077 It's gonna be uncomfortable 128 00:05:05,077 --> 00:05:06,278 whichever way you go, 129 00:05:06,278 --> 00:05:07,446 but if Magic means what he says-- 130 00:05:07,446 --> 00:05:10,549 I'm gonna talk to him. He got a little hot. 131 00:05:10,549 --> 00:05:12,717 He lost his temper, but he's gonna come to his senses. 132 00:05:12,717 --> 00:05:14,653 - Bill: And if he can't? - Jerry West: Or won't? 133 00:05:14,653 --> 00:05:16,555 I want him in my office 134 00:05:16,555 --> 00:05:18,157 as soon as that plane touches the fucking ground. 135 00:05:18,157 --> 00:05:21,664 ♪ 136 00:05:24,199 --> 00:05:26,165 Just over there. 137 00:05:26,165 --> 00:05:27,566 Paul Westhead: Hark! 138 00:05:27,566 --> 00:05:29,772 What light at yonder table breaks? 139 00:05:31,205 --> 00:05:32,671 - Dad? - Paul? 140 00:05:32,671 --> 00:05:34,306 What are you doing here? 141 00:05:34,306 --> 00:05:36,111 - Hi. - Paul: Came from the airport. 142 00:05:36,978 --> 00:05:38,744 It's not very often our daughter lets herself be seen 143 00:05:38,744 --> 00:05:39,815 with her old man in public. 144 00:05:40,683 --> 00:05:41,948 - Hi. - Hi. 145 00:05:41,948 --> 00:05:44,653 S-So everything's okay? With Magic? 146 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:48,157 - Everything is fine. - You talked to him? 147 00:05:48,824 --> 00:05:49,825 Not yet. 148 00:05:52,227 --> 00:05:54,526 Hey, in my line of work, this kind of thing happens. 149 00:05:54,526 --> 00:05:56,662 Happens all the time, and you just don't hear about it. 150 00:05:56,662 --> 00:05:59,363 Th-This one hit the papers. 151 00:06:00,568 --> 00:06:02,134 Who wants chicken fried steak? 152 00:06:02,134 --> 00:06:03,669 Dad, you need to go. 153 00:06:03,669 --> 00:06:05,137 Cassie Westhead: Honey, let your father get some food. 154 00:06:05,137 --> 00:06:08,307 No! He needs to deal with this! Mom, 155 00:06:08,307 --> 00:06:11,110 Magic is more famous than Rick Springfield. Uh-- 156 00:06:11,110 --> 00:06:13,011 - Paul: Okay. - This is all over the news. 157 00:06:13,011 --> 00:06:14,480 Two months of college, 158 00:06:14,480 --> 00:06:15,884 she already knows everything, apparently. 159 00:06:16,517 --> 00:06:19,651 Okay, hey, if I must account for my every move, 160 00:06:19,651 --> 00:06:22,154 I phoned from the airport. My appointment was delayed. 161 00:06:22,154 --> 00:06:25,118 - With Buss? - Yes, with Buss. 162 00:06:25,118 --> 00:06:26,595 - Garcon! - (snapping fingers) 163 00:06:27,428 --> 00:06:29,261 Sweetheart. Hey, look at me. 164 00:06:29,261 --> 00:06:30,996 They don't pay me what they pay me 165 00:06:30,996 --> 00:06:32,731 just to kick me to the curb, okay? 166 00:06:32,731 --> 00:06:34,503 This will all get sorted out. 167 00:06:36,204 --> 00:06:37,170 Monica Westhead: Dad. 168 00:06:37,170 --> 00:06:38,070 Yes. 169 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:40,343 You're gonna get fired. 170 00:06:41,242 --> 00:06:42,445 (fork clatters) 171 00:06:44,012 --> 00:06:46,679 Waiter: Welcome to the Hamlet. 172 00:06:46,679 --> 00:06:49,285 He's gonna have the chicken. 173 00:06:51,185 --> 00:06:54,690 (tense music playing) 174 00:06:59,527 --> 00:07:01,264 Dr. Buss is in a meeting. 175 00:07:03,197 --> 00:07:04,233 With who? 176 00:07:05,099 --> 00:07:07,099 - I'm not at liberty to say. - (Paul scoffs) 177 00:07:07,099 --> 00:07:09,201 Can you just let him know I'm here? 178 00:07:09,201 --> 00:07:10,770 He said no interruptions. 179 00:07:10,770 --> 00:07:13,576 ♪ 180 00:07:17,312 --> 00:07:18,381 I'll be in my office. 181 00:07:21,716 --> 00:07:24,884 Fellas, I'll lay you 10-to-1 he doesn't last a day! 182 00:07:24,884 --> 00:07:26,389 Oh. Hi, Paul. 183 00:07:27,255 --> 00:07:28,891 Bill: Hey, Paul. You're, uh... 184 00:07:29,825 --> 00:07:31,961 - You're early. - Am I? 185 00:07:32,828 --> 00:07:33,963 (Bill clears throat) 186 00:07:34,663 --> 00:07:36,065 (weak laugh) 187 00:07:37,665 --> 00:07:39,764 (sighs) Yeah, I thought, I thought I would come down 188 00:07:39,764 --> 00:07:42,671 - so we could all, uh, so we could all powwow. - Mm-hmm. Yeah. 189 00:07:43,839 --> 00:07:45,770 About this bee in Magic's bonnet, 190 00:07:45,770 --> 00:07:48,808 make sure we're all singing the same tune. 191 00:07:48,808 --> 00:07:51,743 Uh, the boss is singing solo on this one. 192 00:07:51,743 --> 00:07:53,780 He's sittin' down with Earvin any minute now. 193 00:07:53,780 --> 00:07:55,951 - (clears throat) Mm-hmm. - Of course, he is. 194 00:07:56,617 --> 00:07:58,951 Yeah. Any idea what he's gonna say? 195 00:07:58,951 --> 00:08:01,887 I know as much as you do, Paul. 196 00:08:01,887 --> 00:08:03,423 We'll get with you in a couple hours, okay? 197 00:08:03,423 --> 00:08:04,724 (pats shoulder) 198 00:08:04,724 --> 00:08:06,829 ♪ 199 00:08:16,304 --> 00:08:17,706 - (soft knocking) - Yeah! 200 00:08:18,474 --> 00:08:19,708 (door opens) 201 00:08:21,376 --> 00:08:24,143 - Hey. - We, uh, came through the back. 202 00:08:24,143 --> 00:08:26,182 - Jerry Buss: Good. - Lon Rosen: Nobody saw us. 203 00:08:29,351 --> 00:08:31,684 - Jerry Buss: Beat it, Lon. - Lon: Yeah. 204 00:08:31,684 --> 00:08:32,555 (door closes) 205 00:08:34,356 --> 00:08:35,354 (Jerry Buss sighs) 206 00:08:35,354 --> 00:08:38,327 - (Magic scoffs) - Earvin... (sighs) 207 00:08:40,461 --> 00:08:42,995 - You should've come to me. - Earvin "Magic" Johnson: Mm. 208 00:08:42,995 --> 00:08:46,031 I did. You played me. 209 00:08:46,031 --> 00:08:47,967 We said we're gonna keep talking. We agreed. 210 00:08:47,967 --> 00:08:50,435 Mm... You said that. 211 00:08:50,435 --> 00:08:52,636 You're supposed to be my partner, Earvin. 212 00:08:53,236 --> 00:08:55,307 Yeah. Your silent partner. 213 00:08:55,307 --> 00:08:57,009 Just do as he's told. 214 00:08:57,009 --> 00:08:58,544 Shut up and ball. 215 00:08:58,544 --> 00:09:00,049 Paul the real partner, though. 216 00:09:00,815 --> 00:09:02,181 Yeah. Get his way, 217 00:09:02,181 --> 00:09:03,647 but ain't the one that brought us a title. 218 00:09:04,180 --> 00:09:07,188 I will talk to him. Okay? 219 00:09:08,055 --> 00:09:11,190 {\an8}And we are going to make this right. In the meantime, 220 00:09:11,190 --> 00:09:13,525 you're gonna put out a statement. 221 00:09:13,525 --> 00:09:16,294 "What was said was in the heat of competition. 222 00:09:16,294 --> 00:09:18,230 "Things got outta hand. I regret it. 223 00:09:18,230 --> 00:09:19,564 I wanna stay a Laker." 224 00:09:19,564 --> 00:09:20,966 And I'm gonna stand right beside you 225 00:09:20,966 --> 00:09:22,334 and say I forgive you 226 00:09:22,334 --> 00:09:25,004 - and I still love you like a son. - Magic: Mm. 227 00:09:25,004 --> 00:09:26,275 Mm-hmm... 228 00:09:27,275 --> 00:09:29,278 Then you ain't hearing me. 229 00:09:30,578 --> 00:09:33,082 I'm done playin' for that motherfucker. 230 00:09:34,116 --> 00:09:36,352 The rest be what it is. 231 00:09:37,452 --> 00:09:40,185 - So what you want? - I want you to cash 232 00:09:40,185 --> 00:09:42,054 your big fucking check and play nice! 233 00:09:42,054 --> 00:09:43,922 Let me ask you something. 234 00:09:43,922 --> 00:09:45,657 You think your father would be pouting like this? 235 00:09:45,657 --> 00:09:46,992 A man that worked his whole life 236 00:09:46,992 --> 00:09:48,594 for a fraction of what I'm giving you. 237 00:09:48,594 --> 00:09:51,330 - The fuck you gotta bring my father into this for? - Well?! 238 00:09:51,330 --> 00:09:53,265 Talk about your own fucked-up family! 239 00:09:53,265 --> 00:09:55,767 'Cause you too busy sticking your dick in anything that move! 240 00:09:55,767 --> 00:09:57,837 - Talking about a son! - You're a 20-year-old 241 00:09:57,837 --> 00:09:59,571 that I made a multi-millionaire! 242 00:09:59,571 --> 00:10:02,040 - Have some respect! - And I earned that shit! 243 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:04,511 It wasn't 'cause you love me! 244 00:10:04,511 --> 00:10:06,011 Like a father! 245 00:10:06,011 --> 00:10:09,452 It's 'cause I'm the best player on this motherfucking team! 246 00:10:10,318 --> 00:10:13,052 That's the only reason why we standin' here talkin' right now! 247 00:10:13,052 --> 00:10:14,853 So let's talk! 248 00:10:14,853 --> 00:10:18,393 Westhead got us out there doing elementary school bullshit. 249 00:10:18,826 --> 00:10:21,363 We barely beating teams that we could be dominating! 250 00:10:22,130 --> 00:10:24,363 You told me being a leader came with this money, right? 251 00:10:24,363 --> 00:10:26,131 Yeah? 252 00:10:26,131 --> 00:10:29,939 Then why the fuck you ain't do shit when I came to you!? 253 00:10:32,675 --> 00:10:35,078 Bet you hear me now! 254 00:10:37,413 --> 00:10:38,414 (slams door) 255 00:10:39,815 --> 00:10:42,818 ♪ 256 00:10:54,963 --> 00:10:57,100 - (door opens) - Paul: Earvin. 257 00:11:01,303 --> 00:11:02,338 (sighs) 258 00:11:06,174 --> 00:11:09,178 There are moments in life when lessons are learned. 259 00:11:11,212 --> 00:11:13,216 I want you to know... 260 00:11:15,718 --> 00:11:17,786 I still believe in you. 261 00:11:21,289 --> 00:11:22,791 How 'bout that. 262 00:11:33,835 --> 00:11:35,838 Mary Lou: Dr. Buss will see you now. 263 00:11:40,008 --> 00:11:40,843 (lighter clicks) 264 00:11:42,478 --> 00:11:44,046 (shuts door) 265 00:11:44,446 --> 00:11:46,145 - (knocking) - (weak laugh) 266 00:11:46,145 --> 00:11:48,881 Paul: Busy morning, I'm guessing. 267 00:11:48,881 --> 00:11:49,919 (Paul chuckles) 268 00:11:57,326 --> 00:11:58,561 (sighs) 269 00:12:00,728 --> 00:12:02,999 If you're wondering what I'm thinking, uh... 270 00:12:03,999 --> 00:12:06,498 I say we give this a couple days. 271 00:12:06,498 --> 00:12:09,668 We let things simmer down. We let cooler heads prevail. 272 00:12:09,668 --> 00:12:11,637 We're lettin' you go, Paul. 273 00:12:11,637 --> 00:12:12,942 Paul: I don't think that's a good idea. 274 00:12:15,343 --> 00:12:17,646 You said that this was my team. 275 00:12:18,579 --> 00:12:20,183 So I'm just doing what you empowered me to do. 276 00:12:21,216 --> 00:12:22,848 And we came up with a way to win! 277 00:12:22,848 --> 00:12:24,453 I did! I came up with it! 278 00:12:26,087 --> 00:12:29,024 Look, I understand. I understand. You love Magic. 279 00:12:29,390 --> 00:12:31,523 But it takes a team to win. 280 00:12:31,523 --> 00:12:33,258 It's a team you're no longer a part of. 281 00:12:33,258 --> 00:12:35,531 You're making a big mistake! 282 00:12:37,631 --> 00:12:39,731 I understand that you have the right to fire me! 283 00:12:39,731 --> 00:12:42,502 I really do! I understand that because you're the boss. 284 00:12:42,502 --> 00:12:44,336 But, he cannot! 285 00:12:44,336 --> 00:12:45,874 He is just a player. 286 00:12:46,608 --> 00:12:47,939 And what you're doing right now 287 00:12:47,939 --> 00:12:49,842 is you're giving him power above the greater whole. 288 00:12:49,842 --> 00:12:52,845 This is his handiwork. He is forcing your hand. 289 00:12:52,845 --> 00:12:54,413 Me. 290 00:12:54,413 --> 00:12:56,652 This is me, Paul. 291 00:12:58,286 --> 00:13:01,057 This is my team. 292 00:13:02,057 --> 00:13:03,856 - You failed. - I failed? 293 00:13:03,856 --> 00:13:06,225 You lost in the first round. 294 00:13:06,225 --> 00:13:08,464 I won a fucking championship. 295 00:13:09,397 --> 00:13:11,900 I appreciate your contribution. 296 00:13:14,336 --> 00:13:16,405 Oh, fuck! 297 00:13:18,273 --> 00:13:20,109 Thank you. Thank you so much. 298 00:13:20,776 --> 00:13:21,844 (Paul clears throat) 299 00:13:29,818 --> 00:13:32,255 I'ma-- I have one question. 300 00:13:35,491 --> 00:13:36,592 Who's it gonna be? 301 00:13:38,760 --> 00:13:41,426 Me? Oh, fuck no! No! 302 00:13:41,426 --> 00:13:44,162 No! It's a big fucking N-O! Hell, no! No. 303 00:13:44,162 --> 00:13:46,965 - Bill: Jerry... - No, I ain't fuckin' doin' it, Bill, you motherfucker. 304 00:13:46,965 --> 00:13:49,068 Come on! I got a whole fuckin' brigade of men! 305 00:13:49,068 --> 00:13:50,669 Qualified men who want the fuckin' job! 306 00:13:50,669 --> 00:13:52,404 Jerry Buss: Jerry, we've been down that road before. 307 00:13:52,404 --> 00:13:54,739 Hell, I've been down 'em all. Alright? 308 00:13:54,739 --> 00:13:57,509 They get shot, they fall off their fucking bikes, 309 00:13:57,509 --> 00:14:00,012 they choke in the first round, and they all lead back to you! 310 00:14:00,012 --> 00:14:01,580 Now, I'm not religious, 311 00:14:01,580 --> 00:14:03,681 but I think God might be trying to tell you something! 312 00:14:03,681 --> 00:14:06,522 Well, God ain't my fucking friend. Okay? No. 313 00:14:07,222 --> 00:14:09,021 Bill: Think of the team, Jerry. 314 00:14:09,021 --> 00:14:10,322 - Can't hear you, Bill. - We're in the middle 315 00:14:10,322 --> 00:14:11,658 of a season. We need continuity. 316 00:14:11,658 --> 00:14:13,091 - Jerry West: No. - Jerry. 317 00:14:13,091 --> 00:14:14,826 How are you gonna feel 318 00:14:14,826 --> 00:14:16,962 watching the Celtics steal another trophy? 319 00:14:16,962 --> 00:14:19,131 You are a mean motherfucker. That's a low blow. 320 00:14:19,131 --> 00:14:20,769 Well, that's where this is headed. 321 00:14:21,136 --> 00:14:22,637 And you know it. 322 00:14:23,371 --> 00:14:26,333 Now, we can get this monkey off our back. 323 00:14:26,333 --> 00:14:28,340 Once and for all! 324 00:14:28,340 --> 00:14:29,873 Your team needs you! 325 00:14:32,413 --> 00:14:34,650 - Oh, ple-- No! Don't do that! - I need you. 326 00:14:36,184 --> 00:14:38,321 Jerry, I'm fucking begging you. 327 00:14:39,554 --> 00:14:41,620 And I'm not asking for forever, by the way, 328 00:14:41,620 --> 00:14:44,290 but we have a game tomorrow! 329 00:14:44,290 --> 00:14:47,596 And your Los Angeles Lakers need a fuckin' coach. 330 00:14:57,205 --> 00:14:59,205 ♪ 331 00:14:59,205 --> 00:15:00,709 Hey! 332 00:15:01,843 --> 00:15:02,878 It's a big day. 333 00:15:04,946 --> 00:15:07,213 Brass is in town, kiddo. 334 00:15:07,213 --> 00:15:09,985 Big team needs a new manager. 335 00:15:10,751 --> 00:15:14,423 Your old man is goin' back to the big show. 336 00:15:18,527 --> 00:15:19,892 (slurps) 337 00:15:19,892 --> 00:15:20,964 - (can clatters) - Fuck! Fuck. 338 00:15:22,430 --> 00:15:23,699 Paul: Hey, Pat. 339 00:15:25,366 --> 00:15:26,402 You know, I was, uh... 340 00:15:28,403 --> 00:15:31,407 I was thinking about the day my dad got fired. 341 00:15:37,545 --> 00:15:40,049 Spent his life chasing that gig. 342 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:44,320 Hell of a coach, too. 343 00:15:51,159 --> 00:15:53,162 Look where it got him. 344 00:15:55,831 --> 00:15:57,333 (Pat sighs) 345 00:15:59,267 --> 00:16:01,299 Fuck. (sighs) 346 00:16:01,299 --> 00:16:02,571 Paul: They can you, too? 347 00:16:04,605 --> 00:16:07,110 Yeah. Bill called. (clears throat) 348 00:16:09,343 --> 00:16:11,347 He said they wanted to see me. 349 00:16:12,279 --> 00:16:13,546 (heavy sigh) 350 00:16:13,546 --> 00:16:16,381 We had a hell of a run. 351 00:16:16,381 --> 00:16:18,418 Yeah. Better than most. 352 00:16:18,418 --> 00:16:20,920 ♪ 353 00:16:20,920 --> 00:16:23,092 You saw this coming, didn't you? 354 00:16:25,828 --> 00:16:28,097 Why didn't you stop me? 355 00:16:28,930 --> 00:16:31,100 (exhales) 356 00:16:34,436 --> 00:16:36,000 (clears throat) Pat. 357 00:16:36,838 --> 00:16:38,570 (sighs) 358 00:16:38,570 --> 00:16:41,144 I am so sorry that I screwed up your shot. 359 00:16:41,843 --> 00:16:43,379 Not your fault. 360 00:16:45,213 --> 00:16:47,749 - (Paul laughs) - Okay. It is. 361 00:16:48,282 --> 00:16:50,786 - (softly) Yeah. - But, uh... 362 00:16:53,055 --> 00:16:55,558 You gave it to me, too, so... 363 00:16:56,792 --> 00:16:58,661 thank you, Paul. 364 00:17:03,732 --> 00:17:06,165 Yep. 365 00:17:06,165 --> 00:17:07,600 (Pat clears throat) 366 00:17:07,600 --> 00:17:10,706 ♪ 367 00:17:19,582 --> 00:17:21,317 (Pat sighs) 368 00:17:30,558 --> 00:17:32,557 - (elevator dings) - You got options... 369 00:17:32,557 --> 00:17:34,726 - (mumbling) - (office chatter) 370 00:17:34,726 --> 00:17:37,796 - ...positive solution. - Bill: There he is. 371 00:17:37,796 --> 00:17:39,866 - Pat: Hey. Oh, hey. Hey. - There you are! Come on! 372 00:17:39,866 --> 00:17:41,837 This way. Come on. Come on. 373 00:17:42,904 --> 00:17:46,672 ♪ 374 00:17:46,672 --> 00:17:48,641 Thought we were seeing Buss. 375 00:17:48,641 --> 00:17:50,679 We are. 376 00:17:54,216 --> 00:17:56,014 What is this, huh? 377 00:17:56,014 --> 00:17:58,050 - Is it a gangland hit? Where are you taking me? - No, no, no. 378 00:17:58,050 --> 00:17:59,651 Buss wants to do it in the press room. 379 00:17:59,651 --> 00:18:01,153 What? No, no. You're kidding me. 380 00:18:01,153 --> 00:18:02,821 No, he's gonna just trot me out there 381 00:18:02,821 --> 00:18:05,023 - and fire me in front of everyone? - You're stayin' on. 382 00:18:05,023 --> 00:18:06,893 - I am? - Yeah! 383 00:18:06,893 --> 00:18:08,727 - In what capacity? - The coaching kind. 384 00:18:08,727 --> 00:18:11,731 - Yeah, we're working out the details. - Me?! 385 00:18:11,731 --> 00:18:13,699 - He's real excited. - Him?! 386 00:18:13,699 --> 00:18:16,368 Oh, shit. Jesus, Jerry. Jerry, Jesus! 387 00:18:16,368 --> 00:18:18,065 Pat, Pat, Pat! Don't jack me off just yet, okay? 388 00:18:18,065 --> 00:18:20,272 It's a crap job waitin' for the axe to fall. 389 00:18:20,272 --> 00:18:22,240 Yeah, we got feelers out for a permanent replacement, 390 00:18:22,240 --> 00:18:24,911 - so you have a few games to show us what you can do. - Okay, you got it. 391 00:18:24,911 --> 00:18:27,446 - Hey! - Okay. You got your guy? 392 00:18:27,446 --> 00:18:29,247 Our guy. The guy. I'm just the other guy. 393 00:18:29,247 --> 00:18:31,550 You're the guy accountable. 394 00:18:31,550 --> 00:18:33,018 - Which one of us is... - Him! - You! 395 00:18:33,018 --> 00:18:35,254 - ...the guy? - Lon: Guys? 396 00:18:35,254 --> 00:18:36,889 - Uh, press is getting a little restless. - Okay. 397 00:18:36,889 --> 00:18:38,356 - (claps hands) - Let's go. 398 00:18:38,356 --> 00:18:40,226 Jerry West: Guess we're all just the fuckin' goddamn guy. 399 00:18:40,226 --> 00:18:41,861 - Bill: Fuck that, huh? - Uh, hey, Bill? 400 00:18:41,861 --> 00:18:45,463 Hey. I'm confused. A-Am I the coach? 401 00:18:45,463 --> 00:18:47,599 Guess we'll find out. Come on. 402 00:18:47,599 --> 00:18:51,107 - (reporters shouting) - (camera shutters snapping) 403 00:18:53,675 --> 00:18:55,407 Jerry Buss: I'm gonna make a statement, 404 00:18:55,407 --> 00:18:57,042 and I need your attention. 405 00:18:57,042 --> 00:18:59,478 - (shouting quiets) - So, uh... 406 00:18:59,478 --> 00:19:02,679 - (camera shutters snapping) - As some of you may have heard, 407 00:19:03,279 --> 00:19:06,719 Paul Westhead is no longer head coach for the Lakers. 408 00:19:06,719 --> 00:19:08,755 (reporters shouting) 409 00:19:08,755 --> 00:19:12,291 I-I have appointed Jerry West 410 00:19:12,291 --> 00:19:14,593 as offensive captain for the team, 411 00:19:14,593 --> 00:19:17,329 and his duties will begin immediately. 412 00:19:17,329 --> 00:19:20,265 Doctor, what is an offensive captain? 413 00:19:20,265 --> 00:19:21,968 Reporter: What does that mean? 414 00:19:21,968 --> 00:19:25,070 He'll be coaching, uh, primarily on offense. 415 00:19:25,070 --> 00:19:27,172 - So who's the defense? - What is this, football? 416 00:19:27,172 --> 00:19:30,642 - (laughter) - Is there a special teams coach? 417 00:19:30,642 --> 00:19:32,244 - Jerry Buss: Fuck you, Fred. - (laughter) 418 00:19:32,244 --> 00:19:33,980 What about Pat Riley? 419 00:19:33,980 --> 00:19:35,981 Pat Riley will stay on as coach. 420 00:19:35,981 --> 00:19:37,886 - Reporter 2: Does that mean head coach? - No. 421 00:19:38,486 --> 00:19:40,619 - Then what is he? - Who's the head coach? 422 00:19:40,619 --> 00:19:42,358 Reporter 3: What does that mean? I'm confused. 423 00:19:44,159 --> 00:19:47,093 You know, I... 424 00:19:47,093 --> 00:19:50,399 I specifically did not, uh... 425 00:19:51,566 --> 00:19:53,165 make someone head coach 426 00:19:53,165 --> 00:19:55,368 and make someone else assistant coach. 427 00:19:55,368 --> 00:19:56,302 Reporter 4: Why? 428 00:19:56,302 --> 00:19:58,341 I did it just as I... 429 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:02,809 just as I just announced, i-intentionally. 430 00:20:02,809 --> 00:20:04,176 Reporter 5: So are they co-coaches? 431 00:20:04,176 --> 00:20:05,812 (reporters clamoring) 432 00:20:05,812 --> 00:20:07,050 Uh... 433 00:20:08,816 --> 00:20:11,550 You know, I feel that Pat is capable of running the team. 434 00:20:11,550 --> 00:20:13,522 I wanna say that. Uh... 435 00:20:14,688 --> 00:20:17,222 I just felt, however, that we needed 436 00:20:17,222 --> 00:20:19,458 a new offensive coach. 437 00:20:19,458 --> 00:20:22,865 I asked Jerry to take on that role, 438 00:20:23,699 --> 00:20:25,001 and... 439 00:20:28,003 --> 00:20:29,338 fortunately... 440 00:20:31,339 --> 00:20:33,806 Jerry said yes. He agreed, so, uh... 441 00:20:33,806 --> 00:20:35,874 - (reporters shouting) - Okay. Thank you. 442 00:20:35,874 --> 00:20:38,243 - Thank you, Jeff. - Dr. Buss, there's a game tomorrow night. 443 00:20:38,243 --> 00:20:39,711 That game will end. 444 00:20:39,711 --> 00:20:42,815 Will both coaches come out and talk to us? 445 00:20:42,815 --> 00:20:45,054 Well, that is something we have discussed. 446 00:20:46,788 --> 00:20:48,554 I mean, who picks the starting lineup? 447 00:20:48,554 --> 00:20:49,488 Reporter 6: Yeah, exactly. 448 00:20:49,488 --> 00:20:50,856 Well, generally in basketball, 449 00:20:50,856 --> 00:20:52,090 it's the coach. 450 00:20:52,090 --> 00:20:53,925 (laughter) 451 00:20:53,925 --> 00:20:56,429 Th-That's one of those questions that, uh, is gonna be revealed to us 452 00:20:56,429 --> 00:20:58,030 as we move forward. 453 00:20:58,030 --> 00:21:01,000 Uh, the delineation of specific duties 454 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:04,036 is gonna be something that is gonna require some, 455 00:21:04,036 --> 00:21:05,570 you know... 456 00:21:05,570 --> 00:21:08,607 live-and-learn type of scenarios, et cetera, et cetera. 457 00:21:08,607 --> 00:21:12,111 You know, a-at this moment, I think it's probably best for, 458 00:21:12,111 --> 00:21:14,380 for Jerry to say a few words. So, uh, Jerry West, 459 00:21:14,380 --> 00:21:17,210 why don't you talk, uh, give us some more insights on this. 460 00:21:17,210 --> 00:21:19,284 - Jerry West, everybody. - (reporters shouting) 461 00:21:19,284 --> 00:21:22,091 - (camera shutters snapping) - Go straighten this shit out! 462 00:21:22,391 --> 00:21:23,426 (mouthing) 463 00:21:24,660 --> 00:21:28,331 (shouting continues) 464 00:21:32,767 --> 00:21:35,433 Y-You look forward to coaching again, Jer? 465 00:21:35,433 --> 00:21:36,901 (echoing) Come on! Come on! 466 00:21:36,901 --> 00:21:38,270 Reporter 7: Do you miss working with the players? 467 00:21:38,270 --> 00:21:39,638 Jesus fuckin' Christ! 468 00:21:39,638 --> 00:21:41,073 Jerry, have you thought about the fact 469 00:21:41,073 --> 00:21:42,741 that the Celtics are reigning champs? 470 00:21:42,741 --> 00:21:44,943 And are you looking forward to another finals re-- 471 00:21:44,943 --> 00:21:47,245 - Fuck! - (echoing bang) 472 00:21:47,245 --> 00:21:48,251 (camera shutters snap) 473 00:21:50,618 --> 00:21:53,618 Uh, (clears throat) I'm gonna-- I'm gon'-- (clears throat) I'm gonna-- 474 00:21:53,618 --> 00:21:56,088 I'd like to clear up one small matter first. 475 00:21:56,088 --> 00:21:58,085 Okay? 476 00:21:58,085 --> 00:22:01,059 I will be working for Pat Riley. 477 00:22:01,059 --> 00:22:02,427 I-Is that with or for? 478 00:22:02,427 --> 00:22:05,998 That's a-- That's with and for. 479 00:22:05,998 --> 00:22:08,968 Ho-Ho-Ho-Hopefully, 480 00:22:08,968 --> 00:22:10,803 that won't be too long-range. 481 00:22:10,803 --> 00:22:12,471 Reporter 8: Meaning? Meaning what? 482 00:22:12,471 --> 00:22:16,075 - Pat? - (reporters shouting) 483 00:22:16,075 --> 00:22:19,115 (camera shutters snapping) 484 00:22:22,183 --> 00:22:24,649 (shouting continues) 485 00:22:24,649 --> 00:22:26,452 Alright, hold on, hold on, hold on. I can't... 486 00:22:26,452 --> 00:22:29,587 Reporter 9: Pat! Pat, will you take questions? 487 00:22:29,587 --> 00:22:31,624 Uh, yeah, I have a few of my own, 488 00:22:31,624 --> 00:22:33,258 - but yeah, sure. - (laughter) 489 00:22:33,258 --> 00:22:35,464 Reporter 10: Have you thought about any assistants? 490 00:22:35,731 --> 00:22:37,529 Assistant? Uh... 491 00:22:37,529 --> 00:22:39,431 I'm just thinking about lunch, you know. 492 00:22:39,431 --> 00:22:42,238 - (laughter) - Look, uh... 493 00:22:44,005 --> 00:22:46,209 It's not been a very fun day for me. 494 00:22:49,344 --> 00:22:51,514 Paul is a friend. 495 00:22:53,515 --> 00:22:55,018 And, uh... 496 00:22:57,985 --> 00:23:01,986 You know, sometimes it takes a left hook to get you going. 497 00:23:01,986 --> 00:23:05,794 And I think, uh, we've all been dealt that kind of blow. 498 00:23:06,493 --> 00:23:09,395 - Reporter: So, in-in your eyes, are you making the decisions? - Reporter 2: Would you say 499 00:23:09,395 --> 00:23:11,530 you're head coach, interim coach, or assistant coach? 500 00:23:11,530 --> 00:23:13,232 - Reporter 3: Pat, are you the head coach? - You're the coach. 501 00:23:13,232 --> 00:23:14,569 And the only fuckin' coach. 502 00:23:14,935 --> 00:23:18,570 Hey! Hey, Pat! Hey, Pat! You gonna keep combing your hair all funny? 503 00:23:18,570 --> 00:23:20,743 - (laughs) Why, you like it? - (laughter) 504 00:23:22,010 --> 00:23:24,042 Jerry Buss: That was great. Thank you, guys! 505 00:23:24,042 --> 00:23:27,179 - We'll talk some more! We'll talk some more! - (reporters shouting) 506 00:23:27,179 --> 00:23:30,815 (distant traffic noise) 507 00:23:30,815 --> 00:23:34,090 - (indistinct chatter) - (office phones ringing) 508 00:23:44,233 --> 00:23:45,263 Riles! 509 00:23:45,263 --> 00:23:47,166 Huh? Oh! Fuckin' damn! 510 00:23:47,166 --> 00:23:49,304 Look at you, huh? 511 00:23:49,703 --> 00:23:52,572 A head coach, if ever I've seen one. 512 00:23:52,572 --> 00:23:54,439 Okay. 513 00:23:54,439 --> 00:23:56,942 - Now, remember what I said. - What's that? 514 00:23:56,942 --> 00:23:59,278 I'll be there, on the bench. 515 00:23:59,278 --> 00:24:01,208 I'll work with you in case you want my advice, 516 00:24:01,208 --> 00:24:03,415 but that's it. That's all. Okay? 517 00:24:03,415 --> 00:24:05,320 - Appreciate it. - A Tonto to your Ranger. 518 00:24:05,887 --> 00:24:08,087 Okay, so don't be gettin' ejected from no games... 519 00:24:08,087 --> 00:24:09,888 - Okay. - ...'cause guess who won't be there? 520 00:24:09,888 --> 00:24:12,090 Old West, that's who. 521 00:24:12,090 --> 00:24:14,025 Let 'em know where we are, fellas! We're at the Forum! 522 00:24:14,025 --> 00:24:16,761 We're at home! Come on! Where are you? Coop! Coop, screens! 523 00:24:16,761 --> 00:24:18,563 I want you to focus on 'em! Fight fuckin' through 'em! 524 00:24:18,563 --> 00:24:20,132 You find your man! You find your man! 525 00:24:20,132 --> 00:24:22,067 Wilkes! I don't wanna see that fuckin' shit from last week. 526 00:24:22,067 --> 00:24:23,635 - You be on your toes! - Yes. 527 00:24:23,635 --> 00:24:25,805 Or you'll be on the fuckin' bench with me, you got it? 528 00:24:25,805 --> 00:24:27,106 Cap! 529 00:24:27,106 --> 00:24:29,041 ♪ 530 00:24:29,041 --> 00:24:31,376 You have a good game, okay? 531 00:24:31,376 --> 00:24:33,640 What the fuck you doin' back here lookin' mousey for, Riles? 532 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:35,982 Get in there! Don't be afraid to light these fuckers up. 533 00:24:35,982 --> 00:24:38,417 Let 'em know who's boss! Okay? Especially Johnson. 534 00:24:38,417 --> 00:24:39,818 At the right moment, you find him, 535 00:24:39,818 --> 00:24:41,387 you take him aside, you let him know 536 00:24:41,387 --> 00:24:42,955 you're not gonna be his whipping boy, okay? 537 00:24:42,955 --> 00:24:45,490 - Like you know who. - You sure about that? 538 00:24:45,490 --> 00:24:48,126 - What? - I'm kidding. I'm just yours. 539 00:24:48,126 --> 00:24:50,890 Come on. Hey, guys! Come on! Bring it in! 540 00:24:50,890 --> 00:24:53,332 - (clapping) - Bring it in, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go. 541 00:24:53,332 --> 00:24:55,000 This is a special moment, right? I want you to look me in the eyes. 542 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:57,336 You know me, and I know you. 543 00:24:57,336 --> 00:24:59,572 And we all know how this team plays its best. 544 00:24:59,572 --> 00:25:01,176 Free and easy. Loose, fun. 545 00:25:01,776 --> 00:25:04,643 I want everyone to just go out there 546 00:25:04,643 --> 00:25:07,246 - and wing it. Just like I am, alright? - (excited murmuring) 547 00:25:07,246 --> 00:25:09,582 Let's just go have some fun and wing it, alright? 548 00:25:09,582 --> 00:25:11,350 {\an8}Wing it on three. Let's go. 549 00:25:11,350 --> 00:25:12,652 - One, two, three. - All: Wing it! 550 00:25:12,652 --> 00:25:16,655 (applause, cheering) 551 00:25:16,655 --> 00:25:18,824 It's showtime, baby! Let's go! 552 00:25:18,824 --> 00:25:20,459 (cheering) 553 00:25:20,459 --> 00:25:22,160 Let's take it out there! Dominate that fuckin' paint! 554 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:24,162 Let's go! Come on, come on, come on! 555 00:25:24,162 --> 00:25:28,100 Larry McKay (on speaker): Ladies and gentlemen, your Los Angeles Lakers! 556 00:25:28,100 --> 00:25:31,637 - (muted applause) - (crowd booing) 557 00:25:31,637 --> 00:25:33,440 Fan 1: You suck, Magic! 558 00:25:33,440 --> 00:25:35,842 (booing, jeering) 559 00:25:35,842 --> 00:25:37,810 Fan 2: 25 million dollar crybaby! 560 00:25:37,810 --> 00:25:39,545 Fan 3: Magic sucks! 561 00:25:39,545 --> 00:25:41,350 Fan 4: Boo for 32! 562 00:25:42,884 --> 00:25:44,316 Hey, fuck 'em. 563 00:25:44,316 --> 00:25:46,318 Come on, brother. Let's show 'em what we can do. 564 00:25:46,318 --> 00:25:49,525 (booing continues) 565 00:25:49,858 --> 00:25:53,792 ("Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb playing) 566 00:25:53,792 --> 00:25:55,561 Announcer (on radio): Big win for the Lakers tonight. 567 00:25:55,561 --> 00:25:57,062 Magic Johnson was dazzling, 568 00:25:57,062 --> 00:26:00,699 {\an8}but you wouldn't know it from the crowd's response. 569 00:26:00,699 --> 00:26:03,702 I can't believe it. A winning coach is fired 570 00:26:03,702 --> 00:26:06,038 because an overpaid, spoiled-rotten superstar 571 00:26:06,038 --> 00:26:07,973 has a temper tantrum? 572 00:26:07,973 --> 00:26:10,375 Magic Johnson does perform magic tricks. 573 00:26:10,375 --> 00:26:12,310 - (dog panting) - He makes coaches disappear. 574 00:26:12,310 --> 00:26:15,514 Announcer (on radio): Who's supposed to keep this kid in line now? Pat Riley? 575 00:26:15,514 --> 00:26:18,550 - Magic: You got it, Riles. - Guys! Fuck. 576 00:26:18,550 --> 00:26:21,353 Announcer (on radio): You see Kareem out there last night? Checked out. 577 00:26:21,353 --> 00:26:23,488 - (reporters shouting) - (camera shutters snapping) 578 00:26:23,488 --> 00:26:26,025 Jim Murray: Un-American. Bolshevik. 579 00:26:26,025 --> 00:26:28,060 {\an8}Jerry Buss, you, sir, are an unfit owner, 580 00:26:28,060 --> 00:26:30,562 a disgrace to sports, 581 00:26:30,562 --> 00:26:33,598 and you deserve everything you got coming to you. 582 00:26:33,598 --> 00:26:35,200 ♪ ...there's only you and I ♪ 583 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:38,371 ♪ There ain't nothing come between us in the end ♪ 584 00:26:38,371 --> 00:26:40,605 Fuck! 585 00:26:40,605 --> 00:26:43,509 Why are you still reading that shit? 586 00:26:43,509 --> 00:26:45,277 It's not shit. It's Jim Murray. 587 00:26:45,277 --> 00:26:46,682 Honey Kaplan: He sounds like a shit. 588 00:26:47,381 --> 00:26:49,109 He's one of the most respected writers in the country. 589 00:26:49,109 --> 00:26:50,219 Everybody reads him. 590 00:26:50,919 --> 00:26:51,955 You think he's right? 591 00:26:52,821 --> 00:26:54,086 No, I don't think he's right. 592 00:26:54,086 --> 00:26:56,088 I did what I had to do. I had no choice. 593 00:26:56,088 --> 00:26:58,190 But he's calling me a fucking clown! 594 00:26:58,190 --> 00:26:59,925 Okay, well, so what did he call you last year, Buss? 595 00:26:59,925 --> 00:27:01,293 A genius? It's just-- 596 00:27:01,293 --> 00:27:03,332 It's my name! Okay? 597 00:27:04,966 --> 00:27:07,003 Fuck. (sighs) 598 00:27:08,303 --> 00:27:09,338 Goddammit. 599 00:27:17,579 --> 00:27:19,582 Don't be mad. (sighs) 600 00:27:26,321 --> 00:27:29,454 - I didn't ask for this engagement ring. - I'm sorry. 601 00:27:29,454 --> 00:27:32,695 - I'm sorry. - If you want me to wear it, 602 00:27:34,262 --> 00:27:37,463 then I need you to remember that all of 603 00:27:37,463 --> 00:27:40,503 - this shit... - (papers rustling) 604 00:27:41,936 --> 00:27:43,569 isn't real. 605 00:27:43,569 --> 00:27:46,609 And it doesn't matter. 606 00:27:48,977 --> 00:27:49,878 (softly) I love you. 607 00:27:53,648 --> 00:27:55,651 {\an8}- I'm sorry. - It's okay. 608 00:28:00,456 --> 00:28:01,490 (sighs) 609 00:28:08,062 --> 00:28:10,066 (exhales sharply) Damn. 610 00:28:11,866 --> 00:28:14,366 Deejay (on speakers): Everybody out there, strap your skates on 611 00:28:14,366 --> 00:28:16,936 and get out there. It's all-skate! 612 00:28:16,936 --> 00:28:18,465 ♪ Let's groove tonight ♪ 613 00:28:18,465 --> 00:28:20,672 Jerry Buss: Oh, Captain, my Captain! 614 00:28:20,672 --> 00:28:22,975 - Cheryl Pistono: Hi, Doctor! - Honey (laughing): Hi! 615 00:28:22,975 --> 00:28:25,711 Oh, my God! That rock! 616 00:28:25,711 --> 00:28:26,646 - Yeah. - Come on, baby. 617 00:28:26,646 --> 00:28:28,180 He promises I can sell it 618 00:28:28,180 --> 00:28:30,349 after the wedding and give the money to the ANC, right? 619 00:28:30,349 --> 00:28:32,951 Alright, you revolutionaries, you promenade. 620 00:28:32,951 --> 00:28:34,654 Captain's on my dance card! 621 00:28:34,654 --> 00:28:36,021 Oh God. I love coming here. 622 00:28:36,021 --> 00:28:38,157 ♪ it's alright, alright ♪ 623 00:28:38,157 --> 00:28:40,029 You're pretty nimble on those puppies! 624 00:28:41,163 --> 00:28:42,627 ♪ Let this groove... ♪ 625 00:28:42,627 --> 00:28:45,564 Yeah. A little balance, a little boogie, am I right? 626 00:28:45,564 --> 00:28:48,300 ♪ Alright, alright ♪ 627 00:28:48,300 --> 00:28:50,039 I don't wanna let you go. 628 00:28:51,206 --> 00:28:52,875 You fired my coach. 629 00:28:53,575 --> 00:28:56,474 Well, my coach, and it was a difficult decision. 630 00:28:56,474 --> 00:28:58,381 But all my advisers were unanimous, so... 631 00:28:59,448 --> 00:29:00,744 Including Earvin? 632 00:29:01,850 --> 00:29:03,883 ♪ All night ♪ 633 00:29:03,883 --> 00:29:05,320 Look, Kareem. 634 00:29:06,354 --> 00:29:08,557 I know I stepped on some toes with Earvin's deal. 635 00:29:10,425 --> 00:29:12,324 Now, I'm sorry about that. I coulda handled that rollout 636 00:29:12,324 --> 00:29:13,629 a lot better in particular. 637 00:29:14,195 --> 00:29:16,561 What can I say? The kid's like a son to me! 638 00:29:16,561 --> 00:29:19,302 Kareem, you're the father of this team. 639 00:29:19,935 --> 00:29:22,495 That's why I wanna roll you outta here 640 00:29:22,495 --> 00:29:24,403 as the highest-paid man in sports. 641 00:29:24,403 --> 00:29:27,572 Two and a half million plus access to the Forum. 642 00:29:27,572 --> 00:29:30,775 You can book any act you want, and you keep the gate. 643 00:29:30,775 --> 00:29:33,579 That's gonna net you at least another three million right there. 644 00:29:33,579 --> 00:29:36,119 Nobody's got that! Not Earvin, not nobody! 645 00:29:37,051 --> 00:29:38,584 You misunderstood me. 646 00:29:38,584 --> 00:29:40,223 You think I envy him. 647 00:29:41,156 --> 00:29:42,955 Oh, on the contrary. 648 00:29:42,955 --> 00:29:44,723 I'm sure you got him alone just like this. 649 00:29:44,723 --> 00:29:46,858 Just a kid with a couple of years of college 650 00:29:46,858 --> 00:29:48,795 - against a seasoned businessman. - Oh, come on, now. 651 00:29:48,795 --> 00:29:50,462 That's not fair. He came to me. 652 00:29:50,462 --> 00:29:52,264 And you took advantage. 653 00:29:52,264 --> 00:29:55,301 - He's naive. - Well, I'm giving him 25 million dollars. 654 00:29:55,301 --> 00:29:57,737 (scoffs) Giving? 655 00:29:57,737 --> 00:29:59,371 You're giving him a life sentence. 656 00:29:59,371 --> 00:30:01,406 And in five years, you and I both know 657 00:30:01,406 --> 00:30:03,175 that'll be an average salary. In 10 years, 658 00:30:03,175 --> 00:30:04,276 he'll be feeling like a fool. 659 00:30:04,276 --> 00:30:06,945 My problem is with you. 660 00:30:06,945 --> 00:30:09,685 The selfishness, the superficiality. 661 00:30:10,251 --> 00:30:11,817 I honestly wondered what was keeping me 662 00:30:11,817 --> 00:30:13,452 from signing that extension. 663 00:30:13,452 --> 00:30:15,291 So, thank you 'cause now I know. 664 00:30:16,024 --> 00:30:17,484 It's you. 665 00:30:17,484 --> 00:30:20,092 ♪ Stand up, alright ♪ 666 00:30:20,092 --> 00:30:22,962 ♪ Let this groove ♪ 667 00:30:22,962 --> 00:30:24,934 ♪ Get you to move... ♪ 668 00:30:27,936 --> 00:30:29,372 Hey! You're blocking me in. 669 00:30:29,838 --> 00:30:32,839 I know! I wanted to talk to you! Come here. 670 00:30:32,839 --> 00:30:34,106 - Jeanie Buss: No-- - (blender whirring) 671 00:30:34,106 --> 00:30:37,146 Could you move your car? I gotta get to work! 672 00:30:39,381 --> 00:30:40,580 (blender stops) 673 00:30:40,580 --> 00:30:42,482 Honey: I wanted to ask you 674 00:30:42,482 --> 00:30:44,750 if you wouldn't mind 675 00:30:44,750 --> 00:30:48,453 going easy on your father. He's... 676 00:30:48,453 --> 00:30:50,623 under so much pressure right now. 677 00:30:50,623 --> 00:30:53,662 I think what he needs most... 678 00:30:54,863 --> 00:30:58,467 is his two favorite girls' love and support. 679 00:30:59,067 --> 00:31:01,600 - Have some. - No, thank you. 680 00:31:01,600 --> 00:31:04,803 Everything that's going on with the team, 681 00:31:04,803 --> 00:31:08,744 all the mishegoss, the whole coaching thing, it's... 682 00:31:09,344 --> 00:31:11,180 It's really taking a toll on him. 683 00:31:13,315 --> 00:31:16,351 Look, I know it must feel like I came out of nowhere. 684 00:31:17,351 --> 00:31:21,057 You walk through the door, she's playing Monopoly... 685 00:31:22,591 --> 00:31:24,660 I get it. 686 00:31:25,894 --> 00:31:28,864 I really, really get it, Jean-bean. 687 00:31:30,098 --> 00:31:32,368 I want you to feel like... 688 00:31:33,335 --> 00:31:36,005 you can come to me any time you want. 689 00:31:41,505 --> 00:31:44,213 I'm marrying your father. 690 00:31:45,113 --> 00:31:47,383 I know. I picked out the ring. 691 00:31:48,945 --> 00:31:51,851 Now can you move your car? I gotta get to work! 692 00:31:51,851 --> 00:31:55,258 ♪ 693 00:32:03,064 --> 00:32:05,564 Hey, can you tell your girlfriend-- 694 00:32:05,564 --> 00:32:06,735 Oh, hey. Where's my dad? 695 00:32:07,802 --> 00:32:09,068 They said he wasn't coming in, 696 00:32:09,068 --> 00:32:11,707 so we was just using his office. 697 00:32:12,140 --> 00:32:14,607 Hey! Is this the new campaign? 698 00:32:14,607 --> 00:32:17,442 I'm feelin' 7-Up already. 699 00:32:17,442 --> 00:32:19,748 (weak laugh) It was gonna be. 700 00:32:20,649 --> 00:32:22,385 Now, they all "wait and see." 701 00:32:23,284 --> 00:32:26,322 Eh, 7-Up sucks anyways. 702 00:32:27,722 --> 00:32:30,592 My own fault, though. Shoulda let shit be. 703 00:32:31,226 --> 00:32:34,530 We was winning. Don't gotta be fun. 704 00:32:35,097 --> 00:32:37,629 Dude gave me all the money there is, 705 00:32:37,629 --> 00:32:41,004 - and I go smack him upside the head with it. - (giggles) You're my hero. 706 00:32:45,240 --> 00:32:46,742 I just mean 'cause you... 707 00:32:47,343 --> 00:32:48,844 stood up to him. 708 00:32:50,412 --> 00:32:51,447 You know? 709 00:32:51,847 --> 00:32:54,350 Just glad somebody fucking did for once. 710 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:56,248 (slight chuckle) 711 00:32:56,248 --> 00:32:59,384 And he can't do anything about it. 712 00:32:59,384 --> 00:33:02,691 He can't bully you, can't beat you down. 713 00:33:04,692 --> 00:33:06,124 I'm sure he tried to guilt you. 714 00:33:06,124 --> 00:33:08,660 - Oh, yeah. He tried. (laughs) - (Jeanie giggles) 715 00:33:08,660 --> 00:33:11,200 - Did do that. - But all his tricks fell flat. 716 00:33:14,169 --> 00:33:15,204 (sighs) 717 00:33:16,872 --> 00:33:19,071 Thank you. 718 00:33:19,071 --> 00:33:20,907 ♪ 719 00:33:20,907 --> 00:33:22,178 (soft laugh) 720 00:33:23,845 --> 00:33:26,515 You're welcome. 721 00:33:33,286 --> 00:33:35,683 Announcer (on radio): Lakers drop their third of the last four games. 722 00:33:35,683 --> 00:33:37,522 I said it when it happened. 723 00:33:37,522 --> 00:33:39,859 It was a bad decision to can Westhead. 724 00:33:39,859 --> 00:33:41,527 Not 'cause he was so great, 725 00:33:41,527 --> 00:33:43,161 but you gotta do it with a plan in mind. 726 00:33:43,161 --> 00:33:45,930 This Laker organization looks like amateur hour right now. 727 00:33:45,930 --> 00:33:48,266 Here they go from a million-dollar professor 728 00:33:48,266 --> 00:33:50,603 who doesn't have an answer, to a sidekick who everybody likes-- 729 00:33:50,603 --> 00:33:52,337 - Shit! - Chick Hearn: Yep. 730 00:33:52,337 --> 00:33:54,101 - (laughs) That's right. - Jerry West: Yep. - (Bill coughs) 731 00:33:54,101 --> 00:33:56,675 The fucking bloom is well and truly off the rose. 732 00:33:56,675 --> 00:33:58,443 Well, don't look at me, fellas. I love Patricia, 733 00:33:58,443 --> 00:33:59,778 - but, uh... - But what? 734 00:33:59,778 --> 00:34:01,280 The honeymoon's over, right, Billy? 735 00:34:01,280 --> 00:34:04,182 I mean, look, these men need a firm hand, you know? 736 00:34:04,182 --> 00:34:06,552 - They don't need a bosom, buddy. - That's what I fuckin' told him. 737 00:34:06,552 --> 00:34:09,120 - I said, Pat, put your foot up some fuckin' ass. - (Bill coughing) 738 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:10,956 - That's right. - Like you did in your fuckin' playing days. 739 00:34:10,956 --> 00:34:12,857 - Chick: That's right! - Jerry West: I mean, hell, back then, 740 00:34:12,857 --> 00:34:14,793 he'd fight you over the drop of a fuckin' hat. 741 00:34:14,793 --> 00:34:16,861 - But not this Pat. Oh, fucking no. No. - (Bill coughing) 742 00:34:16,861 --> 00:34:18,963 - He wants to earn the respect with positive vibes. - (Bill grunting) 743 00:34:18,963 --> 00:34:21,366 I mean, that wife of his, this frou-frou horseshit. 744 00:34:21,366 --> 00:34:23,202 Chick: Joining hands to get along. 745 00:34:23,202 --> 00:34:25,803 - Goddamn flower people run this world now. - (racking cough) 746 00:34:25,803 --> 00:34:28,040 - Jerry West: Not his fucking nature. - Well, I could've told you that 747 00:34:28,040 --> 00:34:29,741 from his sissy little voice. 748 00:34:29,741 --> 00:34:32,009 Well, he's never been in a position like this before, you know, 749 00:34:32,009 --> 00:34:34,011 - out the front of something. - (Bill continues coughing) 750 00:34:34,011 --> 00:34:36,644 I mean, Bill, I'm just for one am glad that this is gonna be your call... 751 00:34:36,644 --> 00:34:38,050 - Chick: Billy? - Bill! 752 00:34:38,050 --> 00:34:39,151 Jesus Christ. 753 00:34:39,151 --> 00:34:40,553 {\an8}Oh, my God! 754 00:34:40,553 --> 00:34:41,690 (Bill groaning) 755 00:34:43,958 --> 00:34:45,390 - Chris Riley: Hey! - Hey. 756 00:34:45,390 --> 00:34:46,887 I thought you were meeting with Bill. 757 00:34:46,887 --> 00:34:48,560 Pat: He fucking fried his vocal cord. 758 00:34:48,560 --> 00:34:50,362 Some kind of polyps or something. 759 00:34:50,362 --> 00:34:53,566 He's in the hospital. Guy lost his voice. 760 00:34:53,566 --> 00:34:54,734 Wow. 761 00:34:54,734 --> 00:34:56,405 - Crazy. You know? - (opens drawer) 762 00:34:57,305 --> 00:34:58,570 - Fuck. - (throws cigarettes) 763 00:34:58,570 --> 00:35:01,277 Guy's about to fire me, God strikes him mute. 764 00:35:02,243 --> 00:35:03,412 You don't know that. 765 00:35:05,113 --> 00:35:07,111 This is it, Chris. 766 00:35:08,451 --> 00:35:09,985 I know this is it. 767 00:35:10,718 --> 00:35:14,615 A hundred thousand moments had to break my way to get me here. 768 00:35:14,615 --> 00:35:15,959 Top of the mountain. 769 00:35:17,791 --> 00:35:20,964 Now, I got one losing streak, and they're gonna push me off. 770 00:35:23,597 --> 00:35:25,731 I don't know how anybody lives like this. 771 00:35:25,731 --> 00:35:29,235 - You gotta stay positive. - Yeah, I'm trying. I'm trying. 772 00:35:29,235 --> 00:35:31,569 That's all I do with the guys. 773 00:35:31,569 --> 00:35:34,374 Shower 'em with encouragement. 774 00:35:34,374 --> 00:35:36,042 Empower. 775 00:35:36,042 --> 00:35:37,680 All the things you talk about. 776 00:35:39,748 --> 00:35:41,281 And when I need them to listen, 777 00:35:41,281 --> 00:35:43,049 they smile, 778 00:35:43,049 --> 00:35:44,749 and they muss me on the head, 779 00:35:44,749 --> 00:35:47,553 and they go do what the fuck they wanna do. 780 00:35:47,553 --> 00:35:50,489 - Like another fuckin' Paul. - No. They know you better than that. 781 00:35:50,489 --> 00:35:52,224 Sure. Yeah, no. They like me, 782 00:35:52,224 --> 00:35:54,263 but they don't respect me! 783 00:35:56,030 --> 00:35:58,334 They don't. 784 00:36:04,606 --> 00:36:06,673 I swear... 785 00:36:06,673 --> 00:36:08,406 man, for the first time in my life, 786 00:36:08,406 --> 00:36:10,242 I look in the mirror, 787 00:36:10,242 --> 00:36:12,548 and I wish I was my father. 788 00:36:14,048 --> 00:36:16,315 Someone they would fear. 789 00:36:16,315 --> 00:36:20,085 Your father failed because of who he was. 790 00:36:20,085 --> 00:36:22,254 He thought force was the answer for everything, 791 00:36:22,254 --> 00:36:23,592 yelling and hitting 792 00:36:24,026 --> 00:36:25,524 when the words wouldn't come. 793 00:36:25,524 --> 00:36:27,426 And you sat there as a little boy, 794 00:36:27,426 --> 00:36:30,466 wishing he could be the man that you are now. 795 00:36:33,969 --> 00:36:35,199 Yeah, well... 796 00:36:37,405 --> 00:36:38,975 He had his 12 at-bats. 797 00:36:42,378 --> 00:36:43,707 Now I get mine. 798 00:36:44,307 --> 00:36:46,882 I'm doing great, by the way. Thank you for asking. 799 00:36:48,984 --> 00:36:50,483 Sorry, Chris. 800 00:36:50,483 --> 00:36:52,055 (Chris scoffs) 801 00:36:54,222 --> 00:36:57,160 (Jerry Buss sighs) 802 00:36:59,728 --> 00:37:02,327 (door opens) 803 00:37:02,327 --> 00:37:04,730 - Hey. - Hey. (clears throat) 804 00:37:04,730 --> 00:37:07,770 So... (clears throat) 805 00:37:09,871 --> 00:37:12,008 Bill wants to cut bait. 806 00:37:15,177 --> 00:37:17,413 I won't bother sitting down then. 807 00:37:18,012 --> 00:37:20,179 He wants me to make a change while there's still time 808 00:37:20,179 --> 00:37:21,384 to get the new guy up to speed. 809 00:37:23,018 --> 00:37:24,520 I see. 810 00:37:27,723 --> 00:37:29,959 But here's the thing, Pat. 811 00:37:32,126 --> 00:37:34,863 I'm fucking sick of this shit. 812 00:37:35,964 --> 00:37:37,466 All of this. 813 00:37:38,867 --> 00:37:40,598 I want some stability. 814 00:37:40,598 --> 00:37:43,139 I want something permanent. I need that. 815 00:37:46,241 --> 00:37:48,207 So you tell me. 816 00:37:48,207 --> 00:37:51,647 Do you want to coach my team? 817 00:37:54,816 --> 00:37:56,652 Yes. (laughs) 818 00:37:58,486 --> 00:38:01,220 Hell yes. Are you kidding me? Absolutely! 819 00:38:01,220 --> 00:38:03,856 So coach my fucking team. 820 00:38:03,856 --> 00:38:05,261 Right. (clears throat) 821 00:38:06,160 --> 00:38:07,663 - Figure it out. - Yep. 822 00:38:08,930 --> 00:38:09,966 (quietly) Fuck yeah. 823 00:38:15,903 --> 00:38:17,937 Chick: And after an ugly loss at Golden State 824 00:38:17,937 --> 00:38:20,104 and an even uglier one in the Big Apple, 825 00:38:20,104 --> 00:38:22,642 (on radio) the Lakers limp into our nation's capital, 826 00:38:22,642 --> 00:38:24,409 10 of their last 20... 827 00:38:24,409 --> 00:38:26,711 Jerry West: Fifteen minutes, Riles! Let's get it goin', huh? 828 00:38:26,711 --> 00:38:29,448 Eddie: Riles, man, that's a bad-ass shirt! 829 00:38:29,448 --> 00:38:32,145 Jim Brewer: Ooh, Riles! Fly like that, 830 00:38:32,145 --> 00:38:34,157 y'all be coming out with us tonight. 831 00:38:36,491 --> 00:38:38,323 Yo. Silk ain't helping out on defense. 832 00:38:38,323 --> 00:38:39,759 Can you talk to him? Thanks, Riles. 833 00:38:39,759 --> 00:38:41,393 (pats back) 834 00:38:41,393 --> 00:38:44,096 {\an8}Coop keeps drawing his defenders on me. 835 00:38:44,096 --> 00:38:45,797 {\an8}Would you tell him to clear out? Thanks, Riles. 836 00:38:45,797 --> 00:38:48,166 {\an8}- (pats back) - Cap's big ass needs to get open. 837 00:38:48,166 --> 00:38:51,170 {\an8}- Thanks, Riles. - Storm needs to cut out the bullshit and find me. 838 00:38:51,170 --> 00:38:52,770 {\an8}- (patting) - Make it happen. 839 00:38:52,770 --> 00:38:55,107 {\an8}So I'ma break at 10, come back at quarter, 840 00:38:55,107 --> 00:38:57,509 {\an8}- play the rest. Cool? Cool. - Mark Landsberger: Hey, Riles. 841 00:38:57,509 --> 00:38:58,877 Me and the other guys are gonna grab 842 00:38:58,877 --> 00:39:00,079 a couple beers after the game. 843 00:39:00,079 --> 00:39:01,647 I hear the strip clubs got this sister... 844 00:39:01,647 --> 00:39:03,348 (indistinct chatter) 845 00:39:03,348 --> 00:39:05,583 (muffled) What I'm trying to say is we ain't usin' the dudes right. 846 00:39:05,583 --> 00:39:08,520 Okay, we need to get him into the post... 847 00:39:08,520 --> 00:39:10,689 Hey, hey, hey. Listen up now. 848 00:39:10,689 --> 00:39:13,358 (overlapping chatter) 849 00:39:13,358 --> 00:39:15,260 (Riley inaudibly mouthing) 850 00:39:15,260 --> 00:39:17,162 (punching hand) 851 00:39:17,162 --> 00:39:19,335 - (chatter continues) - Listen up, now! 852 00:39:19,902 --> 00:39:21,301 (shouts) 853 00:39:21,301 --> 00:39:22,669 (items clatter) 854 00:39:22,669 --> 00:39:25,704 Fuck! Will you shut the fuck up! 855 00:39:25,704 --> 00:39:28,040 (fluorescent lights buzzing) 856 00:39:28,040 --> 00:39:29,145 All of you! 857 00:39:30,578 --> 00:39:32,644 Nobody fucking listens! Sit down! 858 00:39:32,644 --> 00:39:34,217 - Now you're gonna listen! - (lighter clicks) 859 00:39:34,683 --> 00:39:36,315 You know what you're doing? 860 00:39:36,315 --> 00:39:37,486 - (drops lighter) - Do you? 861 00:39:38,887 --> 00:39:42,222 Bitching, crying, pointing fingers. 862 00:39:42,222 --> 00:39:43,992 Shit... 863 00:39:44,525 --> 00:39:47,226 Fucking champions my ass. 864 00:39:47,226 --> 00:39:49,461 You know why you lost last year? 865 00:39:49,461 --> 00:39:51,291 'Cause of this shit! 'Cause you start 866 00:39:51,291 --> 00:39:53,499 fucking popping off about each other. Coop! 867 00:39:53,499 --> 00:39:55,533 You sniping at Jamaal? 868 00:39:55,533 --> 00:39:58,204 What's your excuse for playing like a fried turd? Hm? 869 00:39:58,204 --> 00:40:00,642 {\an8}I don't know where you got the idea you're a star. 870 00:40:01,509 --> 00:40:03,375 - You're not. - Norm: I know that's right. 871 00:40:03,375 --> 00:40:05,710 What? You think you're a big man? 872 00:40:05,710 --> 00:40:08,314 So what? You made an all-star team. Whoopee. 873 00:40:08,314 --> 00:40:09,481 You haven't played hard since. 874 00:40:09,481 --> 00:40:11,149 What, you take the rest of the season off? 875 00:40:11,149 --> 00:40:13,819 Hm? You out there chasing tail? How's that going for you? 876 00:40:13,819 --> 00:40:15,387 Riles, I hurt my knee. 877 00:40:15,387 --> 00:40:17,590 You bitch again about Kareem, you're done! You hear me? 878 00:40:17,590 --> 00:40:19,825 That goes for all of you. 879 00:40:19,825 --> 00:40:21,297 Well said. 880 00:40:22,397 --> 00:40:24,299 Cap. Where you been? 881 00:40:25,033 --> 00:40:27,265 Everybody's asking when you're gonna retire. 882 00:40:27,265 --> 00:40:28,934 They're all trying to guess. I'll tell you when. 883 00:40:28,934 --> 00:40:30,831 It was two months ago. 884 00:40:30,831 --> 00:40:33,339 (players murmur) 885 00:40:33,339 --> 00:40:35,874 Shut up! Don't you show me those fucking teeth. 886 00:40:35,874 --> 00:40:39,078 - You think I'm afraid of you? - Huh? 887 00:40:39,078 --> 00:40:41,112 Nah, Riles, it ain't even like that. 888 00:40:41,112 --> 00:40:44,049 There's no press here. Come on, let's tell it like it is. 889 00:40:44,049 --> 00:40:45,284 So fucking afraid you lost a step, 890 00:40:45,284 --> 00:40:47,747 you pinned it on your coach. I watched you. 891 00:40:47,747 --> 00:40:50,923 You turned on him. Now, this whole team is turning on itself! 892 00:40:50,923 --> 00:40:52,395 If you wanna win... 893 00:40:53,427 --> 00:40:54,998 you gotta be like this! 894 00:40:55,964 --> 00:40:57,395 Tight! 895 00:40:57,395 --> 00:40:59,936 Anyone has anything to say, it gets said face-to-face. 896 00:41:01,337 --> 00:41:03,436 Man-to-man. 897 00:41:03,436 --> 00:41:04,840 ♪ 898 00:41:08,276 --> 00:41:10,875 Almost forgot. McAdoo, you're outta the starting line-up. 899 00:41:10,875 --> 00:41:13,445 - (snap fingers) - Rambis. Wake up. You're in. 900 00:41:13,445 --> 00:41:15,481 Jerry West: The hippie? Pat! Pat. Riles, Riles. 901 00:41:15,481 --> 00:41:18,416 I love the speech, but the Doo is due, 902 00:41:18,416 --> 00:41:20,285 - You can't put him on the bench. - Pat: I just did. 903 00:41:20,285 --> 00:41:22,788 - And I'm taking you off. - Riles-- 904 00:41:22,788 --> 00:41:24,327 No more of this Riles shit! 905 00:41:25,027 --> 00:41:26,091 It's Coach. 906 00:41:26,091 --> 00:41:29,165 ♪ 907 00:41:35,103 --> 00:41:37,436 Alright, fellas. Let's go play this game. 908 00:41:37,436 --> 00:41:38,604 Let's go! 909 00:41:38,604 --> 00:41:41,107 (clapping, chatter) 910 00:41:41,107 --> 00:41:42,575 Players: Let's do it! 911 00:41:42,575 --> 00:41:44,780 Magic: Coach on three. 912 00:41:46,314 --> 00:41:48,151 - Player 1: Come on. - Player 2: Let's go, Coach. 913 00:41:52,621 --> 00:41:54,353 On three. One, two, three. 914 00:41:54,353 --> 00:41:56,392 Players: Coach! Come on. Get it. 915 00:41:58,393 --> 00:42:00,860 Jerry West: Here we go. Come on. Come on! 916 00:42:00,860 --> 00:42:02,695 - Alright, Cap. - Let me see it. 917 00:42:02,695 --> 00:42:04,963 Looks broke. I'll get the ice. 918 00:42:04,963 --> 00:42:07,099 Hey. Don't you fucking dare. 919 00:42:07,099 --> 00:42:10,073 ("Grease" by Frankie Valli playing) 920 00:42:13,008 --> 00:42:15,912 (crowd cheering) 921 00:42:21,716 --> 00:42:23,982 (cheering) 922 00:42:23,982 --> 00:42:26,885 ♪ We got a lovin' thing ♪ 923 00:42:26,885 --> 00:42:28,720 I don't give a fuck! We're gonna get past them! 924 00:42:28,720 --> 00:42:30,722 I want you to step on their fucking necks! 925 00:42:30,722 --> 00:42:33,125 Get in their fucking heads! This is showtime! 926 00:42:33,125 --> 00:42:35,694 - One, two, three! - Players: Showtime! Let's go! 927 00:42:35,694 --> 00:42:38,129 ♪ That we can be who we are ♪ 928 00:42:38,129 --> 00:42:40,299 Chick: You know you're in Hollywood when even the coach 929 00:42:40,299 --> 00:42:42,133 is leading man material. 930 00:42:42,133 --> 00:42:44,470 Keith Erickson: Chick, it looks like Dyan Cannon agrees with you. 931 00:42:44,470 --> 00:42:46,509 - (crowd cheering) - Pat: It's showtime! 932 00:42:48,677 --> 00:42:53,049 ♪ 933 00:42:55,351 --> 00:42:56,215 (grunts) 934 00:42:56,215 --> 00:42:57,886 (crowd shouting) 935 00:43:02,122 --> 00:43:04,489 Chick: Hey, there's that smile, folks. Ever since breaking out 936 00:43:04,489 --> 00:43:07,059 and putting up 40 against his hometown Pistons, 937 00:43:07,059 --> 00:43:08,993 this kid has shown no signs of slowing down. 938 00:43:08,993 --> 00:43:11,096 Pat: Magic, you know what you can do. You go out there, 939 00:43:11,096 --> 00:43:12,832 - and you fucking prove that. - Magic: I got you. 940 00:43:12,832 --> 00:43:14,399 Pat: Don't be afraid to play hard! 941 00:43:14,399 --> 00:43:17,203 Do not give a shit! You gotta foul? You foul! 942 00:43:17,203 --> 00:43:18,937 You get out there and you fucking show that. 943 00:43:18,937 --> 00:43:21,239 They're here to see you! 944 00:43:21,239 --> 00:43:24,780 ♪ Grease is the word, is the word, is the word... ♪ 945 00:43:27,616 --> 00:43:29,381 Frank Mariani: Okay. World! 946 00:43:29,381 --> 00:43:33,619 Meet Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Buss! 947 00:43:33,619 --> 00:43:36,288 - (camera shutters snapping) - (clapping, cheering) 948 00:43:36,288 --> 00:43:38,690 It's Doctor, Frank! 949 00:43:38,690 --> 00:43:40,793 Frank: Just break the fucking cup! 950 00:43:40,793 --> 00:43:43,095 - (glass breaks) - (cheering) 951 00:43:43,095 --> 00:43:44,763 Mazel tov! 952 00:43:44,763 --> 00:43:47,799 - (cheering) - Jerry Buss: Thanks, everybody. 953 00:43:47,799 --> 00:43:50,203 Thank you, Pat. Let's get something to drink now, huh? 954 00:43:50,203 --> 00:43:53,133 ♪ 955 00:43:53,133 --> 00:43:56,308 (chatter continues) 956 00:43:56,308 --> 00:43:58,644 Dick Stockton (on TV): Oh! Slam dunk, 957 00:43:58,644 --> 00:44:00,412 Dr. Julius Erving, 958 00:44:00,412 --> 00:44:02,414 {\an8}and that puts this one out of reach. 959 00:44:02,414 --> 00:44:04,650 {\an8}Folks hoping for a Boston-LA matchup 960 00:44:04,650 --> 00:44:06,084 {\an8}have to wait another year. 961 00:44:06,084 --> 00:44:08,453 The Sixers are headed once again 962 00:44:08,453 --> 00:44:10,322 to face the Lakers in the finals. 963 00:44:10,322 --> 00:44:13,425 And these loyal Celtic fans, here at a sold-out Boston Garden, 964 00:44:13,425 --> 00:44:15,294 - will go home disappointed. - Fans (chanting): Beat LA! Beat LA! 965 00:44:15,294 --> 00:44:18,330 Dick: But hold on, Boston fans are making noise. 966 00:44:18,330 --> 00:44:21,167 - A chant is building. - Bill Russell (on TV): What's that sound, Dick? 967 00:44:21,167 --> 00:44:23,067 You hear what these fans are chanting? 968 00:44:23,067 --> 00:44:24,669 - Crowd (chanting): Beat LA! Beat LA! - Bill: Beat LA! 969 00:44:24,669 --> 00:44:26,472 Dick: Well, now, sounds like the Boston Celtic fans 970 00:44:26,472 --> 00:44:28,306 have a message for this 76ers team 971 00:44:28,306 --> 00:44:31,176 that's about to eliminate their own boys from contention. 972 00:44:31,176 --> 00:44:32,444 - You hear that shit? - Dick: They're about 973 00:44:32,444 --> 00:44:34,013 to face Los Angeles for all the marbles. 974 00:44:34,013 --> 00:44:36,682 The Boston fans have really picked a side. 975 00:44:36,682 --> 00:44:39,251 - With gusto! - Bill: Best fans in the game, Dick. 976 00:44:39,251 --> 00:44:41,286 {\an8}Best in the game. 977 00:44:41,286 --> 00:44:43,621 {\an8}Dick: That must be music to your Celtic ears, huh, Bill? 978 00:44:43,621 --> 00:44:46,793 Crowd (chanting): Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! 979 00:44:46,793 --> 00:44:49,662 Beat LA! Beat LA! 980 00:44:49,662 --> 00:44:51,599 All: Fuck Boston! 981 00:44:51,965 --> 00:44:55,238 ("Keep On Loving You" by REO Speedwagon playing) 982 00:44:56,071 --> 00:45:00,043 ♪ 'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do ♪ 983 00:45:02,477 --> 00:45:05,177 ♪ I don't wanna sleep ♪ 984 00:45:05,177 --> 00:45:09,181 ♪ I just wanna keep on loving you ♪ 985 00:45:09,181 --> 00:45:11,220 ♪ 986 00:45:36,177 --> 00:45:40,145 ♪ And I meant every word I said ♪ 987 00:45:40,145 --> 00:45:43,082 ♪ When I said that I loved you ♪ 988 00:45:43,082 --> 00:45:47,590 ♪ I meant that I love you forever ♪ 989 00:45:50,124 --> 00:45:55,030 ♪ And I'm gonna keep on loving you ♪ 990 00:45:56,030 --> 00:46:01,037 ♪ 'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do ♪ 991 00:46:02,570 --> 00:46:05,137 ♪ I don't wanna sleep ♪ 992 00:46:05,137 --> 00:46:07,876 ♪ I just wanna keep on... ♪