1 00:00:14,013 --> 00:00:16,099 -(phone ringing) -Receptionist: Doctor's office. 2 00:00:16,182 --> 00:00:18,935 Yes, let me transfer you... One moment, please. 3 00:00:19,018 --> 00:00:20,812 (video game beeping) 4 00:00:20,895 --> 00:00:22,981 Brooke Shields (on TV): ...American life at this point where, 5 00:00:23,064 --> 00:00:25,984 if they're intelligent, if they're fairly strong 6 00:00:26,067 --> 00:00:29,154 and rather sure of themselves, they represent a threat... 7 00:00:29,237 --> 00:00:30,572 -He still in there? -Nurse: Room 12. 8 00:00:30,655 --> 00:00:32,782 There's a photographer in front. 9 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:34,367 They want to let him out the back. 10 00:00:34,451 --> 00:00:35,827 Just to make sure nobody sees him. 11 00:00:35,910 --> 00:00:37,120 -Okay. -Okay. Thanks. 12 00:00:37,203 --> 00:00:40,331 (muffled chatter) 13 00:01:02,937 --> 00:01:06,149 (uneasy music) 14 00:01:06,232 --> 00:01:09,444 -(inaudible) -(footsteps approaching) 15 00:01:10,862 --> 00:01:12,322 Man: Earvin? 16 00:01:19,037 --> 00:01:21,164 Um... when you're ready? 17 00:01:23,708 --> 00:01:25,126 Right. 18 00:01:27,003 --> 00:01:29,088 Right on. 19 00:01:34,511 --> 00:01:36,721 ♪ ♪ 20 00:01:42,435 --> 00:01:43,978 (inaudible) 21 00:01:54,239 --> 00:01:55,824 (starts engine) 22 00:02:04,707 --> 00:02:08,127 (man crying) 23 00:02:09,045 --> 00:02:12,549 ♪ ♪ 24 00:02:15,885 --> 00:02:19,013 (muffled crying) 25 00:02:25,311 --> 00:02:28,231 (sirens wailing) 26 00:02:32,569 --> 00:02:35,530 ("My Favorite Mutiny" by The Coup playing 27 00:02:35,613 --> 00:02:38,575 ♪ ♪ 28 00:02:40,910 --> 00:02:42,328 ♪ There it is ♪ 29 00:02:42,412 --> 00:02:44,998 ♪ ♪ 30 00:02:53,673 --> 00:02:54,757 ♪ Check it out ♪ 31 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:57,093 ♪ Move, if you got the nerve ♪ 32 00:02:57,176 --> 00:02:58,428 ♪ Lash out for your just desserts ♪ 33 00:02:58,511 --> 00:02:59,762 ♪ It's not just the worth ♪ 34 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:01,264 ♪ Some of y'all heads up in the clouds ♪ 35 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:02,807 ♪ I'ma bring y'all back to earth ♪ 36 00:03:02,891 --> 00:03:04,309 ♪ It's Black back to burn ♪ 37 00:03:04,392 --> 00:03:05,977 ♪ Bullshit y'all talkin' 'bout ♪ 38 00:03:06,060 --> 00:03:06,895 ♪ Out ya mouth ♪ 39 00:03:06,978 --> 00:03:07,937 ♪ I'm not concerned ♪ 40 00:03:08,021 --> 00:03:09,063 ♪ 'Cause y'all got to learn ♪ 41 00:03:09,147 --> 00:03:10,440 ♪ It's y'all turn like Detroit Red ♪ 42 00:03:10,523 --> 00:03:12,233 ♪ When his head had a Ultra Perm ♪ 43 00:03:12,317 --> 00:03:14,068 ♪ The long walk'll burn your bare heels ♪ 44 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:15,403 ♪ So throw on your boots ♪ 45 00:03:15,486 --> 00:03:17,113 ♪ The game camouflaged like army suits ♪ 46 00:03:17,196 --> 00:03:18,698 ♪ But I can see it more clear ♪ 47 00:03:18,781 --> 00:03:20,366 ♪ 'Cause I came with The Coup in here ♪ 48 00:03:20,450 --> 00:03:21,868 ♪ Ring the alarm and form the troops ♪ 49 00:03:21,951 --> 00:03:24,370 ♪ Send 'em out into the world Go to war in a fluke ♪ 50 00:03:24,454 --> 00:03:26,539 ♪ Eye to eye with the enemy you sworn to shoot ♪ 51 00:03:26,623 --> 00:03:28,291 ♪ Now comin' at ya neck sick o' hearin' ♪ 52 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:29,834 ♪ Something wrong with me ♪ 53 00:03:29,918 --> 00:03:31,294 ♪ Motherfucker somethin' wrong with you ♪ 54 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:33,796 ♪ When the chief just way too smart to question ♪ 55 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:35,965 ♪ The enemy the brothers of a dark complexion ♪ 56 00:03:36,049 --> 00:03:38,343 ♪ The governments of the world is shark infested ♪ 57 00:03:38,426 --> 00:03:40,470 ♪ They heavy on weaponry like Charlton Heston ♪ 58 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:43,097 ♪ Man, yeah, it gets low here ♪ 59 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:45,600 ♪ Real low Know what I'm talkin' 'bout? ♪ 60 00:03:45,683 --> 00:03:48,394 (vocalizing) 61 00:03:49,437 --> 00:03:51,397 ♪ Yeah, yo, it gets low... ♪ 62 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:53,775 ♪ ♪ 63 00:03:58,112 --> 00:04:01,032 -(static) -(siren wailing) 64 00:04:01,115 --> 00:04:02,158 (TV clicks off) 65 00:04:04,452 --> 00:04:07,664 God damn. Basketball. 66 00:04:07,747 --> 00:04:09,582 I mean, look at it. 67 00:04:11,292 --> 00:04:12,919 It's like great sex. 68 00:04:13,002 --> 00:04:14,671 It's always moving. 69 00:04:14,754 --> 00:04:17,006 It's rhythmic. It's... 70 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:18,800 up close and personal. 71 00:04:18,883 --> 00:04:21,219 There's no pads or helmets for protection. 72 00:04:21,302 --> 00:04:23,179 It's just you 73 00:04:23,262 --> 00:04:25,181 and these other guys out there, 74 00:04:25,264 --> 00:04:27,141 trying to get the ball into the hoop. 75 00:04:27,225 --> 00:04:28,768 It's a beautiful thing, 76 00:04:28,851 --> 00:04:31,562 and every single one of those guys plays that game 77 00:04:31,646 --> 00:04:35,733 with their own unique pizazz and style. 78 00:04:35,817 --> 00:04:39,112 It's sexy. Come on. 79 00:04:39,195 --> 00:04:41,322 I mean, if there's two things in this world 80 00:04:41,406 --> 00:04:43,116 that make me believe in God, 81 00:04:43,199 --> 00:04:46,327 it's sex and basketball. 82 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:47,996 You know? 83 00:04:48,997 --> 00:04:50,999 Hon? 84 00:04:51,082 --> 00:04:53,710 -Honey? -(groans) I'm sleeping. 85 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:57,046 I know. I was just saying about sex and basketball and... 86 00:04:57,130 --> 00:04:59,590 Yeah, I have a test in the morning. 87 00:04:59,674 --> 00:05:01,801 -You do? -Mm-hmm. 88 00:05:02,719 --> 00:05:04,429 Her loss. 89 00:05:04,512 --> 00:05:07,181 That makes you the first to know. 90 00:05:07,265 --> 00:05:08,725 I'm about to buy a team. 91 00:05:08,808 --> 00:05:10,977 (funky music) 92 00:05:13,938 --> 00:05:15,732 Dynamite. 93 00:05:15,815 --> 00:05:18,151 The National Basketball Association. 94 00:05:18,234 --> 00:05:19,819 The NBA. 95 00:05:19,902 --> 00:05:20,903 You've heard of it, right? 96 00:05:20,987 --> 00:05:22,697 Of course, you have. Who hasn't? 97 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:24,532 I'll tell you who. Them. 98 00:05:24,615 --> 00:05:26,701 (soft moaning) 99 00:05:29,037 --> 00:05:31,039 Young people, hip people, 100 00:05:31,122 --> 00:05:32,373 fashionable people. 101 00:05:32,457 --> 00:05:33,666 Pardon the expression, 102 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:35,501 but the kind of people you might wanna have 103 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:37,211 a little fun with. 104 00:05:39,630 --> 00:05:42,759 Oh hey, Dr. Buss. No breakfast this morning? 105 00:05:42,842 --> 00:05:45,094 Nah, not today. 106 00:05:45,178 --> 00:05:47,555 -I'm going to buy the Lakers. -Ah, no kiddin'? 107 00:05:47,638 --> 00:05:49,515 Tell 'em a win the championship one of these days. 108 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:51,768 -I'll do what I can, Fred. -Fred: You got it, brother. 109 00:05:51,851 --> 00:05:53,978 Welcome to sunny Los Angeles. 110 00:05:54,062 --> 00:05:55,605 Great for tans... 111 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:57,565 shit for fans. 112 00:05:57,648 --> 00:05:58,524 (starts engine) 113 00:05:58,608 --> 00:05:59,859 The fact that Fred there even knew 114 00:05:59,942 --> 00:06:02,487 someone who won a championship makes him special. 115 00:06:02,570 --> 00:06:03,696 ♪ ♪ 116 00:06:03,780 --> 00:06:06,824 So why is the NBA so unpopular!? 117 00:06:06,908 --> 00:06:09,243 Yeah, the press says we have an image problem. 118 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:10,369 But to most people, 119 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:13,748 the biggest problem is the image is too dark. 120 00:06:13,831 --> 00:06:15,792 -Let's go get 'em. -Come on, let's do this. 121 00:06:17,627 --> 00:06:20,922 But I didn't make a fortune bettin' on the sure thing. 122 00:06:21,005 --> 00:06:23,049 I made it buyin' low 123 00:06:23,132 --> 00:06:24,592 and sellin' high. 124 00:06:24,675 --> 00:06:26,928 ♪ ♪ 125 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:31,682 So, Buss came up to 67.5 million. 126 00:06:31,766 --> 00:06:34,393 But he's hoping you'll agree to half of it in property 127 00:06:34,477 --> 00:06:36,020 instead of cash. 128 00:06:36,104 --> 00:06:37,688 -Is that the Chrysler building? -Yeah. 129 00:06:37,772 --> 00:06:40,525 The guy picks buildings like a toddler at a toy store. 130 00:06:40,608 --> 00:06:42,610 -Whatever's shiniest. -Just get it done, 131 00:06:42,693 --> 00:06:46,030 so I can give the cunt her fucking money. 132 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:47,949 Oh, I'm not the cunt he's talking about. 133 00:06:48,032 --> 00:06:50,243 That's his soon-to-be ex-wife. 134 00:06:51,619 --> 00:06:53,454 -Attendance numbers? -Down a little. 135 00:06:53,538 --> 00:06:55,748 -Oh shit. -We have to disclose that. 136 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:59,836 No, I don't have to disclose these if I've never seen them. 137 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:02,505 Mrs. Rothman. 138 00:07:02,588 --> 00:07:05,675 (quietly): Undo a couple of buttons, maybe he won't notice. 139 00:07:05,758 --> 00:07:07,260 Come on, get in there. 140 00:07:09,303 --> 00:07:12,723 Come on! Jerry, just take the night. 141 00:07:12,807 --> 00:07:14,851 Alright? We'll come back tomorrow, you know? 142 00:07:14,934 --> 00:07:16,394 J-just think this through. 143 00:07:16,477 --> 00:07:19,814 We are trading in an empire of-of real estate for what? 144 00:07:19,897 --> 00:07:22,316 -I know. -Twelve tall guys in tennis shoes? 145 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:24,402 Frank Mariani, my business partner 146 00:07:24,485 --> 00:07:25,653 and personal wet blanket. 147 00:07:25,736 --> 00:07:27,822 He thinks this whole thing is a bad idea. 148 00:07:27,905 --> 00:07:30,741 -Wait, wait, wait-- bad? -(ding) 149 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:32,618 -(laughing) -Try catastrophic. 150 00:07:32,702 --> 00:07:34,912 The entire league is on the verge of bankruptcy. 151 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:37,165 There may not be an NBA in five years. 152 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:38,833 -5:00 already? -He's wearing Levi's. 153 00:07:38,916 --> 00:07:40,793 -Who? -Buss. He's worth, like, 80 million, 154 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:44,213 and he's wearing jeans with frayed hems. 155 00:07:44,297 --> 00:07:46,632 -What are you doing? -I'm trying to keep my job. 156 00:07:48,384 --> 00:07:49,427 Put them away. I'll go. 157 00:07:49,510 --> 00:07:50,553 -Are you sure? -Yes. 158 00:07:50,636 --> 00:07:53,097 (cart rattling) 159 00:07:58,853 --> 00:08:00,354 (sighs) What? 160 00:08:00,438 --> 00:08:01,731 (rattling) 161 00:08:02,773 --> 00:08:04,192 Hello, gentlemen. 162 00:08:04,275 --> 00:08:06,611 Oh jeez, I'll take a G&T, hon. 163 00:08:06,694 --> 00:08:08,196 Get it yourself, Frank. 164 00:08:08,279 --> 00:08:10,072 -Claire Rothman? -Pleasure. 165 00:08:10,156 --> 00:08:13,159 Frank, you are lookin' at the gal who was the first one 166 00:08:13,242 --> 00:08:15,161 to put a rock-and-roll act in a sports arena. 167 00:08:15,244 --> 00:08:17,288 Wow. (laughs) Yeah. 168 00:08:17,371 --> 00:08:19,707 I'm a fan. Pleasure. 169 00:08:19,790 --> 00:08:22,293 Mrs. Rothman's deal is with me. 170 00:08:22,376 --> 00:08:24,295 Maybe I can throw her in. 171 00:08:24,378 --> 00:08:26,672 (laughs) Jack! 172 00:08:26,756 --> 00:08:28,257 Jack Cooke: Mr. Buss. 173 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:30,885 It's actually Dr. Buss, but who's measuring? 174 00:08:30,968 --> 00:08:32,595 So, we got a deal? 175 00:08:32,678 --> 00:08:34,972 One concern. Liquidity. 176 00:08:35,056 --> 00:08:38,309 You're asking to put up half the total price in land swaps, 177 00:08:38,392 --> 00:08:40,436 but you'll still owe the rest in cash. 178 00:08:40,519 --> 00:08:41,896 We'll have it. 179 00:08:41,979 --> 00:08:43,397 We don't have it. 180 00:08:43,481 --> 00:08:45,191 Shut up, Frank. 181 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,819 -We have a deal. -Jerry Buss: Fantastic. 182 00:08:48,903 --> 00:08:51,322 We don't have it, by the way, but we'll get it. We'll get it. 183 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:54,033 ♪ ♪ 184 00:08:54,116 --> 00:08:55,993 So for those of you keepin' score at home, 185 00:08:56,077 --> 00:08:58,746 I just promised to pay $67.5 million 186 00:08:58,829 --> 00:09:00,248 for the whole shebang. 187 00:09:00,331 --> 00:09:02,166 So you take half of that in real estate, 188 00:09:02,250 --> 00:09:03,668 you subtract the $18 million 189 00:09:03,751 --> 00:09:05,586 I already gave them as a down payment... 190 00:09:05,670 --> 00:09:09,799 and you're left with $15.75 million 191 00:09:09,882 --> 00:09:11,676 due in cash, in 30 days. 192 00:09:11,759 --> 00:09:15,221 Now, I'm a guy with some bucks, but it's in assets and holdings. 193 00:09:15,304 --> 00:09:17,598 So, right now, I've got about... 194 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:21,060 120 grand in the bank. 195 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:24,897 So, yeah. 196 00:09:24,981 --> 00:09:27,024 I gotta move some things around. 197 00:09:27,108 --> 00:09:29,318 ♪ ♪ 198 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:30,903 I hate him. 199 00:09:32,738 --> 00:09:33,906 Uh, no, I hate him! 200 00:09:33,990 --> 00:09:35,700 Jeanie Buss: You signed the deal? 201 00:09:35,783 --> 00:09:37,493 Jerry Buss: I still gotta shuffle some cash around, 202 00:09:37,576 --> 00:09:39,287 but, yeah. We're pretty much there. 203 00:09:41,122 --> 00:09:42,873 Dad, I want to work for you. 204 00:09:42,957 --> 00:09:44,917 Jerry Buss: Jeanie, come on. 205 00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:47,253 What? 206 00:09:47,336 --> 00:09:49,588 I'm having a hard time imagining Jerry West 207 00:09:49,672 --> 00:09:52,967 and Bill Sharman taking orders from Miss Palisades. 208 00:09:53,050 --> 00:09:56,345 -Which I'm very proud of. -Just tell them to take it from Miss Buss. 209 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:58,180 And I'm not asking to... 210 00:09:58,264 --> 00:09:59,974 give orders. 211 00:10:00,057 --> 00:10:01,767 I'm asking to work. 212 00:10:01,851 --> 00:10:03,561 I'm gonna tell your mother, "She's leaving school 213 00:10:03,644 --> 00:10:05,688 -to work for me." -Just give me a chance! 214 00:10:05,771 --> 00:10:07,982 Alright, let's have an interview. So... 215 00:10:08,941 --> 00:10:10,943 summer draft. 216 00:10:11,027 --> 00:10:12,820 -You know what the summer draft is. -Yes! 217 00:10:12,903 --> 00:10:15,489 -I hope so. So... -(laughs) 218 00:10:15,573 --> 00:10:18,492 (laughs) Right. So, if the Lakers win the coin toss, 219 00:10:18,576 --> 00:10:20,328 -you'll get top pick. -Right, so who do I pick? 220 00:10:20,411 --> 00:10:22,997 It's easy. Two best guys just played each other for the college title. 221 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:25,291 -(crowd cheering) -Dick Enberg: Oh my, folks. The most awaited 222 00:10:25,374 --> 00:10:27,960 match-up in college basketball history. 223 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:30,671 Two teams, led by two men. 224 00:10:30,755 --> 00:10:33,424 From Indiana State, Larry Bird, 225 00:10:33,507 --> 00:10:34,884 the hard-working, 226 00:10:34,967 --> 00:10:36,135 disciplined, 227 00:10:36,218 --> 00:10:37,636 all-American boy. 228 00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:38,971 ♪ ♪ 229 00:10:39,055 --> 00:10:41,307 Versus Earvin Johnson Jr., 230 00:10:41,390 --> 00:10:42,683 the show-stopping, 231 00:10:42,767 --> 00:10:44,185 naturally gifted 232 00:10:44,268 --> 00:10:45,728 physical specimen 233 00:10:45,811 --> 00:10:47,438 out of Michigan State. 234 00:10:47,521 --> 00:10:49,315 From those two guys, who do I choose? 235 00:10:49,398 --> 00:10:52,735 Trick question. Bird's already going to the Boston Celtics. 236 00:10:52,818 --> 00:10:55,154 You're right, and I'm glad they took him. 237 00:10:55,237 --> 00:10:57,281 All those owners that were watching that game, 238 00:10:57,365 --> 00:10:58,991 they were blinded by the white. 239 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:00,034 I don't care who you are, 240 00:11:00,117 --> 00:11:02,661 if you're Black, white, or polka dot. 241 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:05,539 If you're a human being with two eyes and a heart, 242 00:11:05,623 --> 00:11:07,833 that kid makes you feel good. 243 00:11:09,126 --> 00:11:10,586 That's why they call him-- 244 00:11:10,669 --> 00:11:13,130 Christine Johnson: Do not use that nickname in this house. 245 00:11:13,214 --> 00:11:15,007 But Mama! (laughs) 246 00:11:15,091 --> 00:11:16,634 It's right here in black and white! 247 00:11:16,717 --> 00:11:18,260 I don't care if it's written in rainbow. 248 00:11:18,344 --> 00:11:21,931 His name is Earvin, and in this house, that's what we call him. 249 00:11:22,014 --> 00:11:24,767 That's right! You heard the woman! Show some respect! 250 00:11:24,850 --> 00:11:25,976 (laughing) 251 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:28,104 Mama could scare Jesus off the cross. 252 00:11:28,187 --> 00:11:30,564 (scoffs) 253 00:11:30,648 --> 00:11:34,068 She a Seventh Day Adventist, so she say magic the devil's work. 254 00:11:34,151 --> 00:11:37,238 (groovy music playing) 255 00:11:37,321 --> 00:11:39,365 Devil can't hoop like me though. 256 00:11:39,448 --> 00:11:41,158 Christine Johnson: Don't blaspheme, Junior. 257 00:11:41,242 --> 00:11:43,327 Yes, Mama. (laughs) 258 00:11:45,079 --> 00:11:47,039 Hey, Junior! Huh! 259 00:11:47,123 --> 00:11:49,708 Junior, tell your mama not to burn the chicken this time. 260 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:51,210 That's between y'all, Aunt Ethel. 261 00:11:53,712 --> 00:11:56,465 -Where's Pop? -You know the city wouldn't let him off his double. 262 00:11:56,549 --> 00:11:57,925 That's the third double this week. 263 00:11:58,008 --> 00:11:59,802 You know Pop. Takes the doubles when he can get 'em. 264 00:11:59,885 --> 00:12:02,012 Man will work himself to death. 265 00:12:02,096 --> 00:12:04,932 -Guess I get Pop's chair. -Quincy: Yeah. 266 00:12:05,015 --> 00:12:07,184 (chatter, laughter) 267 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:09,353 Come on in, Mama! Be any minute! 268 00:12:09,437 --> 00:12:12,314 Hey, Earvin, I want you to go to Chicago. 269 00:12:12,398 --> 00:12:15,609 Yeah, but, you know, I'm tryin' to be a sunny Californian, 270 00:12:15,693 --> 00:12:17,736 -you know what I'm sayin'? -Ooh-ho-ho! 271 00:12:17,820 --> 00:12:20,448 (street noise, honking) 272 00:12:20,531 --> 00:12:23,784 David Stern: Larry, the, uh, press are here for the coin flip. 273 00:12:23,868 --> 00:12:25,077 -Hey, Larry. -Sit down, fellas. 274 00:12:25,161 --> 00:12:26,579 If you ask me, the real number one 275 00:12:26,662 --> 00:12:27,997 already went to Boston, 276 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:30,416 that fair-haired boy from Indiana. 277 00:12:30,499 --> 00:12:32,084 He's a real hard worker. 278 00:12:32,168 --> 00:12:33,544 -They're on. -Chicago? 279 00:12:33,627 --> 00:12:35,671 -(breaking up): Can you hear me? -What? 280 00:12:35,754 --> 00:12:38,048 Larry O'Brien (clear): Chicago, can you hear me now? 281 00:12:38,132 --> 00:12:40,009 -Yeah, yeah. This is Chicago. We got you. 282 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:42,219 -O'Brien: Los Angeles, you hear me alright? -Cooke: Fine. 283 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:43,512 Alright. We got a coin? 284 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,389 Oh, uh... 285 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:47,183 No. Gentlemen, a quarter, anyone? 286 00:12:47,266 --> 00:12:49,560 -O'Brien: Somebody got a coin? -A fuckin' coin? 287 00:12:49,643 --> 00:12:50,561 Can you believe this shit? 288 00:12:50,644 --> 00:12:52,062 I'll find one. Excuse me. 289 00:12:52,146 --> 00:12:53,772 -O'Brien: We're... for a-- -Rod Thorn: I'm sorry. 290 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:54,982 Can, can you repeat that? 291 00:12:55,065 --> 00:12:56,734 O'Brien: We're waiting for a coin! One second! 292 00:12:56,817 --> 00:12:58,694 -Thorn: You can use any coin you want. -O'Brien: Hang on! 293 00:12:58,777 --> 00:12:59,987 Man: Want me to ask outside? 294 00:13:00,070 --> 00:13:02,364 Found one. I think I got the gum off. 295 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:03,866 We got a coin here! 296 00:13:03,949 --> 00:13:06,368 Chicago, coin toss, heads or tails? 297 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:08,621 Heads. Let's go heads. 298 00:13:08,704 --> 00:13:10,498 Los Angeles, you good with that? 299 00:13:10,581 --> 00:13:12,166 That's fine! 300 00:13:12,249 --> 00:13:15,336 Alright. Come on, Lady Luck. 301 00:13:15,419 --> 00:13:18,506 -You want a side bet, Frank? -No, thank you. This is nerve-wracking. 302 00:13:18,589 --> 00:13:20,883 -(laughter) -Alright, here we go! 303 00:13:20,966 --> 00:13:21,842 (ding) 304 00:13:21,926 --> 00:13:24,345 ♪ If you ever ♪ 305 00:13:24,428 --> 00:13:27,139 (blues guitar playing) 306 00:13:27,223 --> 00:13:30,851 ♪ Change your mind ♪ 307 00:13:33,771 --> 00:13:35,314 ♪ Oh, about leaving ♪ 308 00:13:37,733 --> 00:13:42,029 ♪ About leaving me behind ♪ 309 00:13:42,112 --> 00:13:44,448 ♪ Hey, my baby, won't you... ♪ 310 00:13:44,532 --> 00:13:47,326 ♪ Bring it on home ♪ 311 00:13:48,452 --> 00:13:52,206 ♪ Bring your sweet loving... ♪ 312 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:58,587 ♪ Bring it on home to me ♪ 313 00:13:58,671 --> 00:14:01,006 (guitar riff continues) 314 00:14:02,716 --> 00:14:04,260 (phone ringing) 315 00:14:04,343 --> 00:14:07,137 (funky music playing on radio) 316 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:09,807 ♪ Pure excitement, 102.3 ♪ 317 00:14:09,890 --> 00:14:11,600 Reporter (on radio): School board election results for Lansing 318 00:14:11,684 --> 00:14:14,186 show Michael Olfactor defeating Gabe Jesper 319 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:15,980 by 180 votes, 320 00:14:16,063 --> 00:14:18,232 and Harriet Washington winning easily. 321 00:14:18,315 --> 00:14:20,025 And now, let's go to Peter Froman 322 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:21,819 for tonight's big story in sports. 323 00:14:21,902 --> 00:14:23,404 Peter Froman: Top story tonight, 324 00:14:23,487 --> 00:14:24,905 the coin flip for the first pick 325 00:14:24,989 --> 00:14:27,533 of the NBA draft between the Los Angeles Lakers 326 00:14:27,616 --> 00:14:28,701 and the Chicago Bulls. 327 00:14:28,784 --> 00:14:29,910 At stake, 328 00:14:29,994 --> 00:14:31,912 local phenom Earvin Magic Johnson. 329 00:14:31,996 --> 00:14:33,414 And the winner out of Manhattan, 330 00:14:33,497 --> 00:14:34,999 the Los Angeles Lakers. 331 00:14:35,082 --> 00:14:37,167 The Lakers will get the first pick of the draft, 332 00:14:37,251 --> 00:14:38,919 which will likely be the-all star, 333 00:14:39,003 --> 00:14:40,796 all-American point guard out of Michigan State. 334 00:14:40,879 --> 00:14:43,716 Johnson led the Spartans to an NCAA Championship last year 335 00:14:43,799 --> 00:14:45,843 against Larry Bird in Indiana State. 336 00:14:45,926 --> 00:14:47,136 Seems his-- 337 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:49,930 (lively music, chatter) 338 00:14:50,014 --> 00:14:52,850 Do they even have churches in Los Angeles? 339 00:14:52,933 --> 00:14:56,103 Earvin Johnson: Sure they do, Mama! Biggest in the world! 340 00:14:56,186 --> 00:14:59,607 With some fine chicks filling up them pews! 341 00:14:59,690 --> 00:15:01,942 (man laughs) 342 00:15:02,026 --> 00:15:05,321 I tried with this one. He's in your hands now. 343 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:08,741 (funky music) 344 00:15:10,284 --> 00:15:12,911 I just don't see why we can't keep a good thing going, 345 00:15:12,995 --> 00:15:14,955 no matter where I live. 346 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:17,499 -Just take more work is all. -For who? 347 00:15:20,586 --> 00:15:23,505 I know what you're thinkin'. 348 00:15:23,589 --> 00:15:25,841 You think I'm gonna get out there with all that sun 349 00:15:25,924 --> 00:15:28,510 and money and whatever. 350 00:15:28,594 --> 00:15:30,888 You think it's gonna change me. 351 00:15:32,389 --> 00:15:35,267 I didn't say change, Earvin. 352 00:15:35,351 --> 00:15:37,895 -I know you. -You know? 353 00:15:42,358 --> 00:15:44,985 You love me. 354 00:15:45,069 --> 00:15:48,030 That's why what we've been doin' has to stop. 355 00:15:50,949 --> 00:15:53,452 Let me get this right. 356 00:15:53,535 --> 00:15:55,663 You gonna roll out... 357 00:15:55,746 --> 00:15:59,249 on one of the top NBA draft picks... 358 00:15:59,333 --> 00:16:02,044 who's about to be a millionaire... 359 00:16:02,127 --> 00:16:04,088 who just adores you... 360 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:06,715 for what? 361 00:16:08,133 --> 00:16:09,510 For here? 362 00:16:10,135 --> 00:16:11,345 Hey... 363 00:16:14,098 --> 00:16:16,308 That ain't the Cookie I know. 364 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:20,604 Good luck out there, Earvin. 365 00:16:24,733 --> 00:16:26,485 I'll be rootin' for you. 366 00:16:27,736 --> 00:16:29,071 For real? 367 00:16:31,198 --> 00:16:33,992 You-- You're really gonna walk away? 368 00:16:36,620 --> 00:16:38,831 Just know I ain't gonna be alone! 369 00:16:40,290 --> 00:16:42,501 'Cause everybody want some of Magic! 370 00:16:43,752 --> 00:16:45,754 Jerry West: We don't fuckin' want him. 371 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:48,924 -Pardon his French. -Oh, pardon my ass, Bill! 372 00:16:49,007 --> 00:16:51,427 I already got a point guard. 373 00:16:51,510 --> 00:16:53,637 -I got Norm Nixon. -Yeah, but you hate Nixon. 374 00:16:53,721 --> 00:16:55,597 So, draft me someone I don't hate for change. 375 00:16:55,681 --> 00:16:57,933 He's a generational talent, Jerry. 376 00:16:58,016 --> 00:16:59,435 I mean, hell, he's the most exciting guard 377 00:16:59,518 --> 00:17:00,936 to play the game, hell, since you! 378 00:17:01,019 --> 00:17:03,731 -Says fuckin' who? -Bill Sharman: Who? Me! Everybody! 379 00:17:03,814 --> 00:17:05,816 Fuckin' have them coach, okay? 380 00:17:05,899 --> 00:17:07,151 -Hey, Jerry! -I fuckin' quit! 381 00:17:07,234 --> 00:17:09,737 Done! I'm fuckin' done! I can't even play a game 382 00:17:09,820 --> 00:17:11,572 of fucking golf without you bringing up shit. 383 00:17:11,655 --> 00:17:13,240 He does this all the time. 384 00:17:13,323 --> 00:17:15,784 Jerry West, head coach of the Lakers. 385 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:17,911 -Basketball legend. -(ding) 386 00:17:19,413 --> 00:17:22,708 -Oh, bullshit... -Considered a true gentlemen of the sport, 387 00:17:22,791 --> 00:17:24,793 to everyone who does not know him. 388 00:17:24,877 --> 00:17:27,171 (overlapping shouting) 389 00:17:27,254 --> 00:17:29,006 In his playing years, 390 00:17:29,089 --> 00:17:31,800 he led the team to the finals against the Celtics 391 00:17:31,884 --> 00:17:33,761 six years in a row. 392 00:17:33,844 --> 00:17:35,137 ♪ ♪ 393 00:17:35,220 --> 00:17:36,346 Six losses. 394 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:38,307 Announcer 1: Elgin tosses the ball to West. 395 00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:39,767 Look at him shoot! 396 00:17:39,850 --> 00:17:41,435 Thirty points now for Jerry West. 397 00:17:41,518 --> 00:17:43,395 Announcer 2: The building is on their feet and screaming! 398 00:17:43,479 --> 00:17:46,398 They all want Red to light up that cigar. 399 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:49,777 Announcer 3: Jerry West, who is playing the game of his life out here. 400 00:17:49,860 --> 00:17:51,945 Announcer 4: The Boston Celtics have done it again. 401 00:17:52,029 --> 00:17:53,864 Another jewel in that crown. 402 00:17:53,947 --> 00:17:55,616 Announcer 5: ...series comes down to... 403 00:17:55,699 --> 00:17:57,659 Announcer 6: Jerry West tried to carry his team 404 00:17:57,743 --> 00:17:59,036 and nearly did just that! 405 00:17:59,119 --> 00:18:02,164 ...hell of a series, hell of a team! 406 00:18:02,247 --> 00:18:05,584 ♪ In the night ♪ 407 00:18:05,667 --> 00:18:07,336 Announcer 7: ...victory by Boston, 408 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:11,006 to the man most valuable during the entire seven games. 409 00:18:11,089 --> 00:18:14,176 Jerry Buss: The last time he played so great, they made him MVP. 410 00:18:14,259 --> 00:18:15,594 Still lost, though. 411 00:18:17,429 --> 00:18:19,598 (angry muttering) 412 00:18:22,601 --> 00:18:25,687 ♪ I memorized... ♪ 413 00:18:25,771 --> 00:18:26,814 When he retired, 414 00:18:26,897 --> 00:18:28,065 they made his silhouette 415 00:18:28,148 --> 00:18:30,025 the logo of the league. 416 00:18:30,108 --> 00:18:32,528 West: You think that made me fuckin' happy?! 417 00:18:32,611 --> 00:18:34,154 Well, it didn't! 418 00:18:34,238 --> 00:18:35,572 Let me go talk to him. 419 00:18:35,656 --> 00:18:36,698 ...just having a conversation. 420 00:18:36,782 --> 00:18:38,617 You want a conversation about this? 421 00:18:38,700 --> 00:18:40,327 -If you want, Jerry. -Well, hell, come on over. 422 00:18:40,410 --> 00:18:42,996 You're about to own this shit streak of a fuckin' team. 423 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:45,541 Do you really wanna know what's wrong with Johnson? 424 00:18:45,624 --> 00:18:47,125 Lay it on me. 425 00:18:47,209 --> 00:18:48,585 One thing. 426 00:18:48,669 --> 00:18:50,295 He's too tall. 427 00:18:50,838 --> 00:18:52,548 Huh. 428 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:54,091 Sorry, and that's not a positive? 429 00:18:54,174 --> 00:18:55,551 Well, for a five-man, sure, 430 00:18:55,634 --> 00:18:57,052 but not for a fuckin' ball handler. 431 00:18:57,135 --> 00:18:58,971 His ball's gotta travel twice as fuckin' far 432 00:18:59,054 --> 00:19:00,556 -to reach his fingers. -Right. 433 00:19:00,639 --> 00:19:02,933 -He's a walking turnover. -Yeah, but he's a hell of a passer! 434 00:19:03,016 --> 00:19:04,184 He's a showboat! 435 00:19:04,268 --> 00:19:05,853 He's too flashy to play second fiddle to Kareem! 436 00:19:05,936 --> 00:19:07,855 And that's reason number fuckin' two! 437 00:19:07,938 --> 00:19:10,732 Hold on now. Is there a third reason? 438 00:19:10,816 --> 00:19:13,151 (quietly): He smiles too much. 439 00:19:13,235 --> 00:19:15,904 Yeah, this is a man's game, and he's soft. 440 00:19:16,905 --> 00:19:18,031 (laughs) 441 00:19:18,115 --> 00:19:20,409 Looks awful nice on a billboard though, Jerry. 442 00:19:20,492 --> 00:19:23,912 Your cocksuckin' motherfuckin' butt-fuckin' billboards 443 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:26,623 -don't play the game of fuckin' basketball! -Whoa! 444 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:29,960 -Jerry! Jerry! -Fucking busted my shaft, Pedro. 445 00:19:30,043 --> 00:19:33,088 -Pedro: On it, Jer. -Pro shop has him on a tab. 446 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:35,424 -He'll come around. -Jerry Buss: He's got a real nice disposition. 447 00:19:35,507 --> 00:19:38,135 -West: Fuckin' done... -Hey, I'm with you, Jerry! 448 00:19:38,218 --> 00:19:40,387 Go get yourself a Bloody Mary! I'll see you up there! 449 00:19:40,470 --> 00:19:41,763 He'll come around, 450 00:19:41,847 --> 00:19:44,266 but if you're serious about Johnson, 451 00:19:44,349 --> 00:19:47,102 Jerry's not the guy we gotta be worried about. 452 00:19:47,185 --> 00:19:50,397 -What then, the big fella? -Nah. The little one. 453 00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:52,816 (deejay speaking on radio) 454 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:55,402 Tune in noon to 3:00 on KCYE... 455 00:19:55,485 --> 00:19:57,112 Norm Nixon. Floor general, 456 00:19:57,195 --> 00:19:59,948 and All-Star point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. 457 00:20:00,032 --> 00:20:02,075 (ding) 458 00:20:02,159 --> 00:20:04,745 (laughs) A-da-da-da-da! 459 00:20:04,828 --> 00:20:07,998 Easy on the clear coat, baby. Shit. 460 00:20:08,081 --> 00:20:10,709 Word on the street is y'all drafted Magic Johnson. 461 00:20:10,792 --> 00:20:13,754 Mm. I'd sure like to have me some of that. 462 00:20:13,837 --> 00:20:17,299 -Mm-hmm. -Ain't he a point guard, too, Norman? 463 00:20:17,382 --> 00:20:19,176 (sighs) Look. 464 00:20:19,259 --> 00:20:22,471 It's just a meetin'. He ain't drafted yet. Calm down. 465 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:24,598 Oh no, that ain't what I heard. 466 00:20:24,681 --> 00:20:28,518 Everybody in D-Town saying it's a done deal. 467 00:20:28,602 --> 00:20:32,189 Got to be an advantage being a guard as tall as he is. 468 00:20:32,272 --> 00:20:33,607 Yeah... 469 00:20:33,690 --> 00:20:36,276 When you first came in here, we thought you was the mailman. 470 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:37,945 (laughter) 471 00:20:38,028 --> 00:20:39,905 -Gave you a stamp and everything! -(mocking laughter) 472 00:20:39,988 --> 00:20:42,491 -Kiss my Black ass, Sharice. -Oh! 473 00:20:42,574 --> 00:20:46,119 Listen, y'all don't know shit about the game of basketball, Athena. 474 00:20:46,203 --> 00:20:48,622 Look, they can draft him if they want to. 475 00:20:48,705 --> 00:20:49,998 I'll just run him off the floor. 476 00:20:50,082 --> 00:20:52,459 Aw. Don't worry, Norman. If you lose your minutes, 477 00:20:52,542 --> 00:20:54,836 maybe Magic can pull your little ass out of a hat. 478 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:56,713 (laughter) 479 00:20:56,797 --> 00:20:58,131 Athena: I'm surprised Kareem-- 480 00:20:58,215 --> 00:21:01,510 Hey! It's my motherfuckin' team, goddammit! 481 00:21:02,511 --> 00:21:04,137 Sharice: Ooh... Okay. 482 00:21:04,221 --> 00:21:05,263 It's my fuckin' team! 483 00:21:05,347 --> 00:21:07,933 (customers laughter) 484 00:21:09,434 --> 00:21:10,686 (clack) 485 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:12,729 Assistant Director: Alright, we're set, boss. 486 00:21:12,813 --> 00:21:14,481 Director: And action. 487 00:21:14,564 --> 00:21:16,608 Wait a minute, I know you. 488 00:21:16,692 --> 00:21:18,443 You're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 489 00:21:18,527 --> 00:21:20,570 You play center for the Los Angeles Lakers. 490 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:22,531 I'm sorry, son, 491 00:21:22,614 --> 00:21:25,283 but you must have me confused with someone else. 492 00:21:25,367 --> 00:21:27,911 My name is Roger Murdock. 493 00:21:27,995 --> 00:21:29,538 I'm the copilot. 494 00:21:29,621 --> 00:21:30,831 You are Kareem. 495 00:21:30,914 --> 00:21:34,876 I've seen you play. My dad's got season tickets. 496 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:36,920 I think you're the greatest, but my dad says 497 00:21:37,004 --> 00:21:40,007 you don't work hard enough on defense. 498 00:21:40,090 --> 00:21:42,843 And you don't really try except during playoffs. 499 00:21:42,926 --> 00:21:44,970 (stilted): The hell I don't! 500 00:21:45,053 --> 00:21:46,972 Listen, kid, I've been hearing that crap 501 00:21:47,055 --> 00:21:48,932 ever since I was at UCLA. 502 00:21:49,016 --> 00:21:51,351 I'm out here busting my buns every night. 503 00:21:51,435 --> 00:21:53,228 You tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier 504 00:21:53,311 --> 00:21:55,480 up and down the court for 48 minutes. 505 00:21:55,564 --> 00:21:57,024 Director: Cut! 506 00:21:57,107 --> 00:21:58,358 (overlapping chatter) 507 00:21:58,442 --> 00:22:00,610 Why not-- was OJ not available? 508 00:22:03,947 --> 00:22:05,282 So, how was I? 509 00:22:05,365 --> 00:22:07,951 You were great, babe. Really killer. 510 00:22:09,286 --> 00:22:11,371 I'm trying to do what you told me to. 511 00:22:11,455 --> 00:22:13,498 Trying to project my inner warmth. 512 00:22:13,582 --> 00:22:15,667 Mr. Abdul-Jabbar? 513 00:22:15,751 --> 00:22:18,462 You really are my favorite player. 514 00:22:18,545 --> 00:22:21,298 Do you think maybe we could take a picture? 515 00:22:22,049 --> 00:22:23,508 Fuck off, kid. 516 00:22:23,592 --> 00:22:25,093 (muttering): It's my motherfuckin' team. 517 00:22:25,177 --> 00:22:26,678 It's my motherfuckin' team. 518 00:22:26,762 --> 00:22:28,263 Everybody talkin' about "Magic, Magic." 519 00:22:28,346 --> 00:22:30,474 Why is this nigga so magical? 520 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:33,727 Cap! Ca-- 521 00:22:35,020 --> 00:22:37,981 -Cap! -(loud jazz playing) 522 00:22:38,065 --> 00:22:40,192 This is your team, Cap! 523 00:22:40,275 --> 00:22:42,736 Your team! Five-time NBA. 524 00:22:42,819 --> 00:22:44,362 (fading out): Five-time... 525 00:22:44,446 --> 00:22:45,989 (inaudible) 526 00:22:46,073 --> 00:22:49,701 (jazz continues) 527 00:22:49,785 --> 00:22:51,119 (muffled): Fuck no! 528 00:22:52,454 --> 00:22:54,289 (muffled) 529 00:22:56,541 --> 00:22:58,710 -I-I'm just saying-- -You know what I'm about to tell you, 530 00:22:58,794 --> 00:23:01,088 -don't you, Norman? -(jazz on headphones) 531 00:23:01,171 --> 00:23:02,464 Fuck off? 532 00:23:02,547 --> 00:23:05,133 -Please. -But, cap, I'm just t-- 533 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:07,803 (music continues) 534 00:23:07,886 --> 00:23:10,472 (quietly): Okay. Alright. You look great, Cheryl. 535 00:23:10,555 --> 00:23:12,641 Cheryl: Thank you, Norman. 536 00:23:13,558 --> 00:23:15,519 -(drumming) -Nice drums. 537 00:23:15,602 --> 00:23:17,395 ♪ ♪ 538 00:23:19,022 --> 00:23:21,900 (gentle music playing) 539 00:23:21,983 --> 00:23:24,069 ♪ ♪ 540 00:23:33,703 --> 00:23:34,996 (car door shuts) 541 00:23:36,206 --> 00:23:37,499 (laughs) 542 00:23:38,375 --> 00:23:40,252 (car door shuts) 543 00:23:40,335 --> 00:23:43,505 -Young man, welcome to the Forum. -Thank you, thank you. 544 00:23:43,588 --> 00:23:46,258 Cooke: This is my associate, Dr. Buss. 545 00:23:46,341 --> 00:23:48,260 -Jerry. -Johnson: Jerry. 546 00:23:48,343 --> 00:23:49,845 Jerry Buss. You the one buyin' the team. 547 00:23:49,928 --> 00:23:51,805 -right? -Yes, I am. 548 00:23:51,888 --> 00:23:53,515 Sir. 549 00:23:53,598 --> 00:23:54,891 -Pleasure to meet you. -Jerry Buss: Pleasure. 550 00:23:54,975 --> 00:23:56,351 Actually, our deal stipulates 551 00:23:56,434 --> 00:23:59,187 that I steer the ship on personnel decisions 552 00:23:59,271 --> 00:24:01,314 -in the meantime. -(laughs) Alright, Jack. 553 00:24:01,398 --> 00:24:03,358 Cooke: This way, son. 554 00:24:06,027 --> 00:24:08,113 You know what they say about thoroughbreds? 555 00:24:08,196 --> 00:24:09,948 You can judge one by its appetite. 556 00:24:14,369 --> 00:24:16,746 I hope you brought yours, son. 557 00:24:16,830 --> 00:24:20,000 -Our chef prepared his specialty. -Jerry Buss: Alright. 558 00:24:20,083 --> 00:24:22,169 You're really pulling out the stops here, Jack. 559 00:24:22,252 --> 00:24:23,670 -Cooke: Oh yeah. -(Jerry laughs) 560 00:24:24,337 --> 00:24:25,797 (metal clinking) 561 00:24:27,883 --> 00:24:30,260 -Cooke: Thank you, Tony. -Jerry Buss: Ta-da! 562 00:24:30,343 --> 00:24:33,471 Alright! (clears throat) Bon appetit! 563 00:24:33,555 --> 00:24:35,557 Bon appetit. 564 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:36,808 I'm, uh, ahem, 565 00:24:36,892 --> 00:24:40,103 I'm told you're a city employee, Mr. Johnson. 566 00:24:40,187 --> 00:24:41,938 Yes, sir. Saturdays and Sundays. 567 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:44,816 Weekdays, I'm on the Chrysler line. 568 00:24:44,900 --> 00:24:46,943 Cooke: Chrysler? (laughs) 569 00:24:47,027 --> 00:24:49,863 Small world. You'll get a chuckle out of this. 570 00:24:49,946 --> 00:24:52,574 Buss here is selling me the Chrysler Building. 571 00:24:53,325 --> 00:24:55,702 (quiet laughter) 572 00:24:56,494 --> 00:24:57,537 Hmm. 573 00:24:59,331 --> 00:25:01,500 I worked a mill line in Wyoming. 574 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:03,418 Never ate so good or slept so well, 575 00:25:03,501 --> 00:25:05,420 -I'll tell you that. -I know that's right. 576 00:25:05,503 --> 00:25:08,173 Buss. Yeah. That hard work, it'll put you to sleep, huh? 577 00:25:08,256 --> 00:25:10,634 -Not built for everybody. -Jerry Buss: Mm. 578 00:25:14,304 --> 00:25:16,890 What's the matter, son? You haven't touched your food. 579 00:25:17,599 --> 00:25:20,143 Um... (laughs) 580 00:25:20,227 --> 00:25:22,103 I was wondering, like... 581 00:25:22,187 --> 00:25:24,439 -what is it? -(Jerry laughs) 582 00:25:25,273 --> 00:25:26,358 Sand dabs. 583 00:25:26,441 --> 00:25:28,735 -Okay. -Cooke: Th-they're sand dabs. 584 00:25:28,818 --> 00:25:31,363 It's expensive is what it is. It's a very fine fish. 585 00:25:31,446 --> 00:25:33,657 A delicacy. Take my word for it. 586 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:35,617 Right. 587 00:25:37,327 --> 00:25:38,995 Could I just get a cheeseburger? 588 00:25:39,079 --> 00:25:41,248 -(Jerry laughing) -Earvin Johnson Sr.: Earvin. Earvin. 589 00:25:41,331 --> 00:25:44,584 Come on, Jack. The kid's 19. Get him a burger. 590 00:25:44,668 --> 00:25:46,294 You want one, too, Mr. Johnson? 591 00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:48,630 -I'm alright. -Tony? 592 00:25:48,713 --> 00:25:50,298 Can you please get me a burger, 593 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,133 get this man a burger, and get this young man 594 00:25:52,217 --> 00:25:54,135 right here a burger, with cheese and all that? 595 00:25:54,219 --> 00:25:55,971 -Yeah, everything. -Alright. Everything, the works. 596 00:25:56,054 --> 00:25:57,973 Whatever you got. You want one, Jack? 597 00:25:58,056 --> 00:25:59,891 No, I'm enjoying my sand dab. 598 00:25:59,975 --> 00:26:02,686 Okay, good. Good. 599 00:26:02,769 --> 00:26:04,938 Thank you, Tony. (clears throat) 600 00:26:05,021 --> 00:26:06,898 (cutlery clinking) 601 00:26:10,902 --> 00:26:12,279 You should be aware, young man, 602 00:26:12,362 --> 00:26:15,532 that we haven't settled on a pick yet. 603 00:26:15,615 --> 00:26:18,451 That's cool. I haven't settled on a team yet. 604 00:26:18,535 --> 00:26:23,123 But, he's not opposed to a fair offer either. Are you, son? 605 00:26:23,206 --> 00:26:25,834 This is a draft, not free agency. 606 00:26:25,917 --> 00:26:28,086 Choice is ours. He goes where he's told. 607 00:26:29,170 --> 00:26:31,756 Or I go back to school, 608 00:26:31,840 --> 00:26:34,175 turn pro next year for a different team. 609 00:26:34,259 --> 00:26:35,635 Huh. 610 00:26:35,719 --> 00:26:37,679 I'm thinkin' 600,000. 611 00:26:40,807 --> 00:26:42,767 (Jerry chuckling) 612 00:26:42,851 --> 00:26:46,855 Look here, son. Lew Alcindor is the league's biggest star. 613 00:26:46,938 --> 00:26:49,816 -Kareem. -Cooke: Same difference. 614 00:26:49,899 --> 00:26:52,986 He's also one surly son of a bitch negotiator, 615 00:26:53,069 --> 00:26:56,114 and we closed at 650. 616 00:26:56,197 --> 00:26:58,908 That's why six feels cool. 617 00:26:58,992 --> 00:27:00,869 I mean, for now. 618 00:27:00,952 --> 00:27:02,954 Plus tuition in the summertime, 619 00:27:03,038 --> 00:27:05,749 so I can finish my degree, and, you know, make Mama happy. 620 00:27:05,832 --> 00:27:08,585 Jerry Buss: That's important. (laughs) 621 00:27:08,668 --> 00:27:10,628 -Don't underestimate mom. -Four. 622 00:27:10,712 --> 00:27:12,922 And you can work your way through school, young man, 623 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:14,382 just like I did. 624 00:27:15,383 --> 00:27:17,427 Way I see it, Mr. Cooke, 625 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:19,220 basketball is my work. 626 00:27:20,221 --> 00:27:22,057 And I'm worth six. 627 00:27:23,641 --> 00:27:25,185 This dab ain't half bad. 628 00:27:26,186 --> 00:27:27,771 Look here, boy. 629 00:27:27,854 --> 00:27:29,022 Jerry Buss: Ah... 630 00:27:30,357 --> 00:27:33,276 -400,000's our final offer. -(Jerry coughs) 631 00:27:36,780 --> 00:27:38,656 -(laughs) -(Jerry coughs) 632 00:27:38,740 --> 00:27:41,618 Mr. Cooke, do what you want with your money. 633 00:27:41,701 --> 00:27:43,745 Hey, Pop, let's go see some movie stars. 634 00:27:43,828 --> 00:27:45,121 Alright, boys! 635 00:27:45,205 --> 00:27:47,207 We're all boys here, right? (clears throat) 636 00:27:47,290 --> 00:27:48,792 We're gonna think it over. 637 00:27:48,875 --> 00:27:50,877 I-I'll walk you fellows out, alright? 638 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:53,088 That alright, Jack? It was a good lunch. 639 00:27:53,171 --> 00:27:55,965 I enjoyed that salad, I'll tell you. 640 00:27:56,049 --> 00:27:59,094 Johnson Sr.: We don't all get the world right out the gate, son. 641 00:28:00,762 --> 00:28:02,806 More money than I've seen in my entire life. 642 00:28:02,889 --> 00:28:04,432 That's what they're giving you, and you say no? 643 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:06,267 ...really thrilled, especially my husband. 644 00:28:07,310 --> 00:28:09,396 Look where we at, Pop. 645 00:28:09,479 --> 00:28:12,065 We in this fancy-ass hotel. 646 00:28:12,148 --> 00:28:14,401 They fly us out first class. 647 00:28:14,484 --> 00:28:16,486 They do all that shit to get you primed up, 648 00:28:16,569 --> 00:28:19,280 so you jump at the first offer they put in front of your face. 649 00:28:19,364 --> 00:28:22,158 Earvin, pull your head out your ass. 650 00:28:23,993 --> 00:28:27,080 All I know is you got 400,000 651 00:28:27,163 --> 00:28:30,583 in the one hand, nothing in the other. 652 00:28:30,667 --> 00:28:33,420 -Pretty simple choice to me. -That's you, Pop. 653 00:28:34,796 --> 00:28:38,133 When I first got to Everett with all them white kids, 654 00:28:38,216 --> 00:28:40,468 I was scared as hell. 655 00:28:40,552 --> 00:28:43,304 I could've looked down and kept it moving, 656 00:28:43,388 --> 00:28:45,306 but I didn't. 657 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,267 I looked them right in the eyes, 658 00:28:47,350 --> 00:28:51,062 gave them a smile and a State Championship. 659 00:28:51,146 --> 00:28:52,689 (laughs) 660 00:28:52,772 --> 00:28:55,900 And now, they love them some Magic. 661 00:28:55,984 --> 00:29:00,071 Just figured out a different way to deal with them is all. 662 00:29:00,155 --> 00:29:03,241 I learned how to make 'em feel good. 663 00:29:03,324 --> 00:29:04,784 You figure 'em out just like that? 664 00:29:04,868 --> 00:29:08,413 (laughs) You can have pretty much anything you want. 665 00:29:08,496 --> 00:29:11,791 You know how many times I went left when I should've gone right? 666 00:29:13,001 --> 00:29:14,419 Hm? 667 00:29:14,502 --> 00:29:17,839 Smiled when there was nothing funny? 668 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:21,676 Took less than I deserved, 669 00:29:21,759 --> 00:29:23,344 but bowed my head and said, 670 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:26,139 "Thank you, sir," 671 00:29:26,222 --> 00:29:29,017 so you could keep your mind on playing ball? 672 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:31,811 -Pop... -And for all that, 673 00:29:31,895 --> 00:29:34,898 I get you... telling me... 674 00:29:34,981 --> 00:29:37,775 you know something about this life I don't? 675 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:41,738 Pop! 676 00:29:44,741 --> 00:29:46,951 (phone ringing) 677 00:29:48,369 --> 00:29:49,370 Hello? 678 00:29:49,454 --> 00:29:51,456 (applause on TV) 679 00:29:51,539 --> 00:29:53,416 Hey, Dr. Buss, what's up? 680 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:55,793 West: I mean, Moncrief's my fuckin' guy. 681 00:29:55,877 --> 00:29:58,713 No, Mon-Moncrief is 100% my fuckin' guy. 682 00:29:58,796 --> 00:30:00,215 Come fucking business time, 683 00:30:00,298 --> 00:30:02,717 he was putting up 26, 27, 28. 684 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:04,594 He really posted the same numbers. 685 00:30:04,677 --> 00:30:05,970 Scotch and soda. 686 00:30:06,054 --> 00:30:07,931 ("Papa Loves Mambo" by Perry Como playing) 687 00:30:08,014 --> 00:30:09,641 What you got there, Jer? 688 00:30:10,475 --> 00:30:12,101 Pictures of your sister. 689 00:30:13,686 --> 00:30:16,689 Sharman says you're drafting Magic. 690 00:30:16,773 --> 00:30:19,901 (laughs, mutters) 691 00:30:21,194 --> 00:30:24,030 You thi-- think I-- Is that right? 692 00:30:24,113 --> 00:30:27,492 Hey, what kind of doctor are you anyway? 693 00:30:27,575 --> 00:30:30,161 Physical chemistry. 694 00:30:30,245 --> 00:30:32,038 -Hm. -Believe it or not, 695 00:30:32,121 --> 00:30:34,415 I used to help design missiles for the government. 696 00:30:35,875 --> 00:30:37,418 But one day, I realized 697 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:40,088 I'd rather build things than blow 'em up. 698 00:30:40,171 --> 00:30:42,131 That was the end of that. 699 00:30:42,215 --> 00:30:43,299 Heavy, man. 700 00:30:43,383 --> 00:30:45,677 Earvin, that's what I wanna do with the Lakers. 701 00:30:46,928 --> 00:30:49,389 I wanna build something special. 702 00:30:49,472 --> 00:30:50,765 Hm. 703 00:30:50,848 --> 00:30:52,600 But I need a partner. 704 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:56,729 That mean we got a deal? 705 00:30:56,813 --> 00:30:58,398 W-- I take you out for a nice burger, 706 00:30:58,481 --> 00:31:00,233 you just wanna hit me again with that? (laughs) 707 00:31:00,316 --> 00:31:02,277 600 is a lot, let me tell you. 708 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:05,613 You know what the Celtics just paid Larry Bird? 709 00:31:06,281 --> 00:31:07,407 (laughs) 710 00:31:07,490 --> 00:31:10,159 -Yeah, I see you smiling. -(laughing) 711 00:31:10,243 --> 00:31:13,621 I mean, I don't see the difference between me and him. 712 00:31:13,705 --> 00:31:15,665 You know, except... 713 00:31:15,748 --> 00:31:19,752 -I kind of did whoop his ass for the national championship. -Yeah, you did. 714 00:31:19,836 --> 00:31:22,213 -(laughs) -Come on. 715 00:31:22,297 --> 00:31:24,382 I'm gonna take you one more place. 716 00:31:24,465 --> 00:31:25,842 You wanna drive? 717 00:31:26,634 --> 00:31:28,261 -Yeah! -Cool. 718 00:31:28,344 --> 00:31:31,472 (funky music playing) 719 00:31:32,390 --> 00:31:33,641 Is that Diana Ross? 720 00:31:33,725 --> 00:31:35,476 Jerry Buss: Yes, it is. 721 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:38,938 -(laughs) -And next to her is Miss December. 722 00:31:39,022 --> 00:31:40,982 I just paid for her sophomore year of college. 723 00:31:41,065 --> 00:31:42,442 Great gal. You wanna meet her? 724 00:31:42,525 --> 00:31:45,570 -(women laughing) -(Magic laughs nervously) 725 00:31:45,653 --> 00:31:48,114 These ain't round-the-way-girls, like... 726 00:31:48,197 --> 00:31:50,950 Now, the ladies love Magic, 727 00:31:51,034 --> 00:31:55,163 but those are stars. 728 00:31:55,246 --> 00:31:57,915 Let me let you in on a little secret, Earvin. 729 00:31:58,708 --> 00:32:00,835 So are you. 730 00:32:00,918 --> 00:32:02,170 (scoffs) 731 00:32:03,004 --> 00:32:06,257 Far out, man. Far out. 732 00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:09,177 Ooh! This is my favorite part. (laughs) 733 00:32:09,260 --> 00:32:11,095 (playing electric organ) 734 00:32:11,179 --> 00:32:13,890 Welcome to the legendary 735 00:32:13,973 --> 00:32:15,516 Horn Nightclub! 736 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:17,060 -(funk music) -(applause) 737 00:32:17,143 --> 00:32:20,396 And now, introducing... 738 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:23,483 the glamorous Horn Girls! 739 00:32:23,566 --> 00:32:24,859 (cheering, whistling) 740 00:32:24,942 --> 00:32:27,695 ♪ Leave your worries at the doorstep ♪ 741 00:32:27,779 --> 00:32:30,281 ♪ Take your honeys by the hand ♪ 742 00:32:30,365 --> 00:32:32,950 ♪ Tap your feet, a little two-step ♪ 743 00:32:33,034 --> 00:32:35,495 ♪ Get ready for the promised land ♪ 744 00:32:35,578 --> 00:32:37,330 ♪ It's showtime ♪ 745 00:32:37,413 --> 00:32:39,916 It's showtime! 746 00:32:39,999 --> 00:32:42,835 I don't know why basketball can't feel like that. 747 00:32:43,836 --> 00:32:46,297 To me, Dr. Buss, it do. 748 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:50,093 (music stops) 749 00:32:52,053 --> 00:32:54,305 Mrs. Rothman! 750 00:32:54,389 --> 00:32:56,724 Get the hell in here! 751 00:32:56,808 --> 00:32:59,936 (soft music) 752 00:33:00,853 --> 00:33:02,605 What can I do for you? 753 00:33:06,067 --> 00:33:07,735 Feel this. 754 00:33:10,905 --> 00:33:12,156 I'm sorry? 755 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,700 Come on, Mrs. Rothman. 756 00:33:13,783 --> 00:33:15,535 Poke it. 757 00:33:15,618 --> 00:33:17,912 With your finger. 758 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:20,289 Does that feel medium to you? 759 00:33:22,792 --> 00:33:24,252 Uh... 760 00:33:24,335 --> 00:33:26,421 I'm not much of a cook, 761 00:33:26,504 --> 00:33:28,589 Mr. Cooke. 762 00:33:28,673 --> 00:33:31,008 Repeat after me, Mrs. Rothman. 763 00:33:31,092 --> 00:33:33,261 I... 764 00:33:35,972 --> 00:33:38,266 -I. -Will not! 765 00:33:41,102 --> 00:33:44,188 -Will not. -(belches) 766 00:33:46,441 --> 00:33:47,859 (quietly): Excuse me. 767 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:51,112 I'm gonna take this to the kitchen for you. 768 00:33:51,195 --> 00:33:53,364 Have you seen this? Did you see the paper? 769 00:33:54,574 --> 00:33:56,325 -(sighs) -Claire Rothman: I haven't, no. 770 00:33:56,409 --> 00:33:58,077 Cooke: Take a read. 771 00:33:58,161 --> 00:33:59,746 Out loud. 772 00:34:00,413 --> 00:34:01,748 (Claire sighs) 773 00:34:01,831 --> 00:34:04,208 "Mogul Cooke cited for... 774 00:34:05,209 --> 00:34:07,795 "cruel and inhumane treatment 775 00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:10,465 in largest divorce settlement in history." 776 00:34:11,382 --> 00:34:13,301 My goddamn obituary. 777 00:34:13,384 --> 00:34:14,886 First line, mark my words 778 00:34:14,969 --> 00:34:18,139 after 30... years. 779 00:34:18,222 --> 00:34:19,474 Joy to millions. 780 00:34:19,557 --> 00:34:21,601 Inspiration to the fucking kids. 781 00:34:21,684 --> 00:34:23,644 This is how I get remembered! 782 00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:27,857 (soft music continues) 783 00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:31,235 I could find another way, you know, to pay the bitch. 784 00:34:33,362 --> 00:34:36,532 Suppose this deal fell through with... 785 00:34:36,616 --> 00:34:39,744 Mr. Playboy Bunny-fucker. 786 00:34:45,041 --> 00:34:47,835 Jerry Buss: Look at this. Says the Lakers 787 00:34:47,919 --> 00:34:50,588 are drafting Sidney Moncrief, shooting guard. 788 00:34:50,671 --> 00:34:53,424 Says the source comes from somebody in the front office. 789 00:34:54,759 --> 00:34:56,719 What, and you think I told him? 790 00:34:58,262 --> 00:34:59,180 Oh, fuck that. 791 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:01,974 Fuck you, too. Fuck no. 792 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:03,184 Doesn't matter where they got it. 793 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:04,685 -Does fucking matter. -No, it doesn't matter 794 00:35:04,769 --> 00:35:07,355 because what matters is this. It's not the truth. 795 00:35:07,438 --> 00:35:08,898 Alright? We're picking Johnson. 796 00:35:08,981 --> 00:35:10,817 (stammers, sighs) 797 00:35:10,900 --> 00:35:13,069 -That's a big mistake. It is. -Well... 798 00:35:14,237 --> 00:35:16,197 Alright, it's a mistake. 799 00:35:16,280 --> 00:35:17,907 But, we're doing it, alright? Look, 800 00:35:17,990 --> 00:35:20,493 -Moncrief is a fine player. He-- -Great. Player. 801 00:35:20,576 --> 00:35:22,036 Moncrief is a great player. 802 00:35:22,119 --> 00:35:23,496 And you know what, Jerry? Fuck this. 803 00:35:23,579 --> 00:35:26,916 He's also a better scorer by five fuckin' points a game. 804 00:35:26,999 --> 00:35:29,877 Which is exactly what this fuckin' team needs to win! 805 00:35:29,961 --> 00:35:32,129 Yeah. And Johnson's a star. 806 00:35:32,213 --> 00:35:35,049 So was I! A fuckin' star! 807 00:35:35,132 --> 00:35:37,343 I could pass behind my back, over my fucking head. 808 00:35:37,426 --> 00:35:40,054 I co-- Hell, I could pass it out my fucking asshole if you wanted. 809 00:35:40,137 --> 00:35:41,764 Do you know what? You wanna know what it got me? 810 00:35:41,848 --> 00:35:44,225 -Do you wanna fucking know what it got me? -(slams table) 811 00:35:44,308 --> 00:35:45,726 It got me sweet fuck-all! 812 00:35:45,810 --> 00:35:47,436 It got me this, a fucking movie prize! 813 00:35:47,520 --> 00:35:48,896 Here it is. Ho-ho-ho! 814 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:51,232 Hey, welcome him in, here he is! 815 00:35:51,315 --> 00:35:53,150 Jerry Fucking West, MVP, 816 00:35:53,234 --> 00:35:55,528 the most valuable fuckin' loser award! 817 00:35:55,611 --> 00:36:00,032 1969 Celtics 4, Lakers 3, Jerry West! 818 00:36:00,116 --> 00:36:02,076 Winning and fucking losin'. 819 00:36:02,952 --> 00:36:04,412 You know what? 820 00:36:04,495 --> 00:36:07,290 Cooke sent me out there to be his star, too. 821 00:36:07,373 --> 00:36:09,000 Got me to sell his tickets. 822 00:36:09,083 --> 00:36:12,837 And every year we lost, he still cashed his checks. 823 00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:14,922 But I'm the one that's gotta live with it. 824 00:36:15,006 --> 00:36:17,258 I'm the one that's gotta have the nightmares 825 00:36:17,341 --> 00:36:20,469 with these Boston Irish motherfuckers flooding the floor. 826 00:36:20,553 --> 00:36:22,597 Announcer: ...the always hustling, always chasing Jerry West, 827 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:24,432 with a final tally that was heart-breaking... 828 00:36:24,515 --> 00:36:25,808 Do you think I like that? 829 00:36:25,892 --> 00:36:27,476 Announcer: ...a series that could have 830 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:29,186 truly gone either way... 831 00:36:29,270 --> 00:36:30,938 I can still smell the halitosis. 832 00:36:31,022 --> 00:36:33,983 You got any idea what that's like? 833 00:36:34,066 --> 00:36:36,903 -Huh? Do you fucking know what that feels like? -Probably pretty lousy-- 834 00:36:36,986 --> 00:36:38,738 No, you fuckin' don't! 835 00:36:38,821 --> 00:36:41,032 'Cause this is not your life. 836 00:36:41,115 --> 00:36:43,701 No, this is just a business deal to you. 837 00:36:43,784 --> 00:36:45,202 Yes, sir. 838 00:36:45,286 --> 00:36:46,662 So go on. Why don't you go ahead 839 00:36:46,746 --> 00:36:49,165 and just tell me who I should fuckin' draft? 840 00:36:50,499 --> 00:36:52,084 (slams trophy) 841 00:36:52,793 --> 00:36:54,545 Yeah. Fuck it. 842 00:36:54,629 --> 00:36:56,297 Jerry Buss: You're a great man, Jerry. 843 00:36:56,380 --> 00:36:58,382 I'm looking forward to working with ya. 844 00:37:00,134 --> 00:37:03,429 -I can't do this anymore. -Hey, listen. 845 00:37:03,512 --> 00:37:04,847 I used to drink a lot of bourbon. 846 00:37:04,931 --> 00:37:07,433 I switched to vodka. You can smell it less. 847 00:37:07,516 --> 00:37:08,851 Just a tip. 848 00:37:12,563 --> 00:37:16,192 ("The Dancing Bumblebee" by Neil Diamond playing) 849 00:37:16,275 --> 00:37:18,361 ♪ ♪ 850 00:37:23,032 --> 00:37:25,618 -Whites only, sir. -What now? 851 00:37:25,701 --> 00:37:27,328 It's a white party. 852 00:37:27,411 --> 00:37:29,330 You have to wear white to enter. 853 00:37:29,413 --> 00:37:31,374 ♪ ♪ 854 00:37:31,457 --> 00:37:33,376 Oh. (laughs) Alright. 855 00:37:33,459 --> 00:37:35,419 See, it's a LA thing. See, I was about to show you 856 00:37:35,503 --> 00:37:37,338 what we do in Michigan when we hear something like that. 857 00:37:37,421 --> 00:37:39,257 I see, sir. Let me assist you. 858 00:37:39,340 --> 00:37:41,509 This ain't a bad jacket right here. 859 00:37:41,592 --> 00:37:43,177 (party chatter) 860 00:37:43,260 --> 00:37:46,764 ♪ And when the hot winds blow tonight ♪ 861 00:37:46,847 --> 00:37:49,266 ♪ ♪ 862 00:37:49,350 --> 00:37:52,061 You know, finders keepers. It's the finders keep-- 863 00:37:52,144 --> 00:37:54,563 Hey! There he is! Earvin! 864 00:37:54,647 --> 00:37:56,357 -Dr. Buss. -How you doing? You found the place! 865 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:58,275 -I'm so glad you came. Come here. -Yes, sir. 866 00:37:58,359 --> 00:37:59,986 I wanna introduce you to the big swinging dick 867 00:38:00,069 --> 00:38:01,654 -that owns this joint. -Okay. 868 00:38:01,737 --> 00:38:03,364 Don Sterling? Earvin Johnson. 869 00:38:03,447 --> 00:38:06,450 You weren't kiddin', Jerry. You bought yourself a big one. 870 00:38:06,534 --> 00:38:07,827 (ding) 871 00:38:09,870 --> 00:38:11,831 -Wow. -(patting) 872 00:38:11,914 --> 00:38:13,040 So muscular. Wow. 873 00:38:13,124 --> 00:38:15,209 Jerry Buss: Alright, hands off the merchandise, Don. 874 00:38:15,292 --> 00:38:18,129 Well, how you like the California girls, huh? 875 00:38:18,212 --> 00:38:20,881 -Johnson: I'm likin' 'em. -This is Sienna. 876 00:38:20,965 --> 00:38:23,217 -Nice to meet you. -And here we have Tasha. 877 00:38:23,300 --> 00:38:25,511 Have some champagne before the coke. 878 00:38:25,594 --> 00:38:27,138 It's much better that way. 879 00:38:28,639 --> 00:38:30,141 This kid's from Michigan. 880 00:38:30,224 --> 00:38:32,393 He's not into that stuff just yet, but we'll get to it. 881 00:38:32,476 --> 00:38:35,062 -We'll get to it. Mind if I show him the place, Don? -Yeah. Sure, Jerry. 882 00:38:35,146 --> 00:38:37,690 -So magnificent. -Don's always threatening to buy himself a team, 883 00:38:37,773 --> 00:38:42,028 but he's too cheap. Throws a decent shindig, though. 884 00:38:42,111 --> 00:38:45,406 ♪ Oh, so hard to understand... ♪ 885 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:47,366 -How you doing? -Norm Nixon: How you doing, man? 886 00:38:47,450 --> 00:38:50,119 -You look fabulous. -Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 887 00:38:50,202 --> 00:38:51,579 Hey, I want you to meet somebody. 888 00:38:51,662 --> 00:38:53,080 This is Earvin Johnson. 889 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,373 Nixon: No shit. 890 00:38:54,457 --> 00:38:57,418 If it ain't the Magic Man! 891 00:38:57,501 --> 00:38:59,587 -Hey! -Stormin' Norman Nixon. 892 00:38:59,670 --> 00:39:01,130 -What's up, brother? -Boys, 893 00:39:01,213 --> 00:39:03,424 I have two dear friends in the Jacuzzi waiting for me, 894 00:39:03,507 --> 00:39:05,551 so I'm gonna let you get to know each other, alright? 895 00:39:05,634 --> 00:39:07,053 -Oh shit! -Be nice, Norm. 896 00:39:07,136 --> 00:39:10,181 -Get that tail, Buss. Get that tail, Dr. Buss. -(laughing) 897 00:39:10,931 --> 00:39:12,141 Okay. 898 00:39:12,224 --> 00:39:14,602 Hey, you ready to show these people what's up? 899 00:39:14,685 --> 00:39:17,897 -Where you from again, man? Ohio? -Lansing. Michigan. 900 00:39:17,980 --> 00:39:20,024 Nixon: Oh, country nigga. 901 00:39:20,107 --> 00:39:23,194 ♪ ♪ 902 00:39:26,405 --> 00:39:29,575 -(scattered cheering) -Big country's got some game. 903 00:39:30,743 --> 00:39:31,994 Woo! 904 00:39:32,078 --> 00:39:34,080 (crowd reacts, applause) 905 00:39:34,163 --> 00:39:37,416 So, how you likin' Cali so far, man? 906 00:39:37,500 --> 00:39:39,293 It's cool. 907 00:39:39,376 --> 00:39:41,712 People seem cool. Dr. Buss seems cool. 908 00:39:41,796 --> 00:39:44,507 Let me give you a little advice though, my man, real quick. 909 00:39:44,590 --> 00:39:46,300 -Go back to college. -(ball hits backboard) 910 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:48,803 (ball bouncing) 911 00:39:48,886 --> 00:39:50,805 Guards in this league, 912 00:39:50,888 --> 00:39:54,934 are six-two, six-three at best. 913 00:39:55,017 --> 00:39:58,896 And most of 'em are lightning-fast. Quick hands. 914 00:40:00,022 --> 00:40:03,275 And they all shoot better than you. 915 00:40:03,359 --> 00:40:05,986 And take a brother's word for it. 916 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:07,488 This league ain't the place for you 917 00:40:07,571 --> 00:40:10,533 to be figuring out a new position. 918 00:40:10,616 --> 00:40:12,243 No, you'd be running your post moves 919 00:40:12,326 --> 00:40:15,621 while these grown men pick your pocket, Cincinnati. 920 00:40:17,873 --> 00:40:20,668 -It's Lansing. -Yeah. 921 00:40:20,751 --> 00:40:22,962 Ah, I don't give a fuck. 922 00:40:23,879 --> 00:40:26,090 -(swish) -(cheering) 923 00:40:28,968 --> 00:40:30,427 Game is five. 924 00:40:30,511 --> 00:40:32,680 ♪ I'm a boogie woogie, baby, if you wanna see me boogie ♪ 925 00:40:32,763 --> 00:40:34,682 ♪ All you gotta do is wind me up ♪ 926 00:40:34,765 --> 00:40:36,142 Nixon: Come on. 927 00:40:37,476 --> 00:40:40,354 -Ooh! -(cheering) 928 00:40:40,437 --> 00:40:43,149 I'm in fox, so I gotta take this shit off real quick. 929 00:40:43,232 --> 00:40:44,900 -Johnson: Oh, the fox too hot for you? -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 930 00:40:44,984 --> 00:40:46,485 Johnson: Let me take off my jacket. 931 00:40:46,569 --> 00:40:48,821 Let-let-let me get a little bit relaxed. 932 00:40:49,488 --> 00:40:51,365 Alright. 933 00:40:51,448 --> 00:40:53,409 -I don't know about that. -You ready? 934 00:40:53,492 --> 00:40:55,911 A-a-are you ready? This ain't Indiana, boy. 935 00:40:55,995 --> 00:40:59,331 This ain't Larry Bird. This is the goddamn NBA defense. 936 00:40:59,415 --> 00:41:01,667 -What you got? Come on. What you got? -Oh, you're on defense. 937 00:41:01,750 --> 00:41:04,503 -You gonna hold deep? -Come on. Yeah, yeah, yeah... 938 00:41:04,587 --> 00:41:06,213 Crowd: Oh! 939 00:41:08,632 --> 00:41:10,509 (cheering) 940 00:41:10,593 --> 00:41:12,636 (singing funk song) 941 00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:14,972 ♪ ♪ 942 00:41:15,055 --> 00:41:17,391 Let me take you down to the post real quick. 943 00:41:17,474 --> 00:41:18,893 You ready? Oh! 944 00:41:18,976 --> 00:41:21,979 -Oh! Oh! Excuse me. -(crowd oohing) 945 00:41:22,062 --> 00:41:23,522 -Come on, Magic! -(clapping) 946 00:41:23,606 --> 00:41:25,274 Magic, come here, come here, come here. 947 00:41:26,775 --> 00:41:28,861 Can you do math? 948 00:41:28,944 --> 00:41:31,030 -I know you aren't that smart. -(crowd oohing) 949 00:41:31,113 --> 00:41:34,366 Oh shit. Okay, okay, okay. I'm fuckin' with you. 950 00:41:34,450 --> 00:41:36,160 (laughs) Here we go. 951 00:41:36,243 --> 00:41:37,786 ♪ ♪ 952 00:41:37,870 --> 00:41:39,705 -(music stops) -Slow. 953 00:41:39,788 --> 00:41:42,082 -(insects chirping) -(quiet laughter) 954 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:46,253 Can you understand that? We goin' slow, boy. 955 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:48,214 We going slow. Is-is-isn't that how 956 00:41:48,297 --> 00:41:50,049 (Southern accent): you country boys be talkin' 957 00:41:50,132 --> 00:41:52,343 o-o-out there, o-o-out there in, 958 00:41:52,426 --> 00:41:54,595 uh, Michigan? Yeah? Okay. 959 00:41:54,678 --> 00:41:57,306 -Here we go. Here we go. Here we go. -(dribbling) 960 00:41:57,389 --> 00:41:58,933 (speeding up): Here we go. Here we go. 961 00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:00,935 Here we go. Here-- Oh! 962 00:42:01,018 --> 00:42:03,437 -Oh shit! Oh! -Crowd: Oh! 963 00:42:03,520 --> 00:42:06,065 (crowd cheering) 964 00:42:06,148 --> 00:42:08,025 Excuse me! 965 00:42:08,984 --> 00:42:10,444 You know, 966 00:42:10,527 --> 00:42:13,280 maybe stay in college one more year. 967 00:42:13,364 --> 00:42:15,616 Play with your friends in the dorm. 968 00:42:16,533 --> 00:42:17,660 That's cute. 969 00:42:17,743 --> 00:42:21,205 Woo! Can I get my jacket? Thank you, baby. 970 00:42:21,288 --> 00:42:22,790 Alright, take care now, boy. 971 00:42:23,749 --> 00:42:27,336 (somber music playing) 972 00:42:32,174 --> 00:42:36,011 Young Johnson: Oh! Monroe! Guarded! Johnson! Oh! Oh! 973 00:42:36,095 --> 00:42:39,515 (fading out): Oh, Johnson! Johnson! Oh... 974 00:42:42,518 --> 00:42:44,019 Don't use your power when you dribbling! 975 00:42:44,103 --> 00:42:47,189 -Use your fingertips! -I took, like, four or five steps. 976 00:42:49,650 --> 00:42:51,485 -Now, he's got the ball! -Johnson Sr.: Keep your hands up! 977 00:42:51,568 --> 00:42:53,445 -Keep your eyes straight ahead! -Young Johnson: JV! 978 00:42:53,529 --> 00:42:55,239 Johnson Sr.: Look straight ahead! 979 00:42:55,322 --> 00:42:58,158 (Young Johnson chattering) 980 00:42:58,242 --> 00:43:01,161 Go, ball, go! I won! (cheering) 981 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:04,331 ♪ ♪ 982 00:43:08,627 --> 00:43:11,297 ♪ ♪ 983 00:43:14,091 --> 00:43:15,718 (knocking) 984 00:43:15,801 --> 00:43:16,844 Come in. 985 00:43:18,637 --> 00:43:20,264 You wanted to see me? 986 00:43:20,347 --> 00:43:21,890 How's your first week going? 987 00:43:21,974 --> 00:43:23,600 -Jeanie Buss: Good, good. -Good. 988 00:43:23,684 --> 00:43:25,561 I figured out the Xerox. 989 00:43:25,644 --> 00:43:28,689 -That's the hardest part. -(laughs) 990 00:43:28,772 --> 00:43:30,733 Jeanie Buss: Is everything okay? 991 00:43:30,816 --> 00:43:32,151 (exhales) 992 00:43:32,234 --> 00:43:33,402 Dondo Obrigado. 993 00:43:33,485 --> 00:43:36,196 A kid I knew in grade school. 994 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:39,700 First boy whose dick I saw. (scoffs) Not by choice. 995 00:43:40,909 --> 00:43:42,995 He'd run around the lockers, 996 00:43:43,078 --> 00:43:44,997 flashing all the girls, screaming, 997 00:43:45,080 --> 00:43:46,165 (nasally): "Take a good look! 998 00:43:46,248 --> 00:43:49,793 Remember this! Remember this!" 999 00:43:49,877 --> 00:43:52,546 It didn't leave a big impression. 1000 00:43:52,629 --> 00:43:56,008 But he did. Dondo. 1001 00:43:56,091 --> 00:43:58,594 I have been meeting Dondos my whole life. 1002 00:43:58,677 --> 00:44:02,139 They usually park their asses back in that corner office. 1003 00:44:02,222 --> 00:44:03,932 Everyone's a little different, 1004 00:44:04,016 --> 00:44:05,392 but everyone's the same. 1005 00:44:05,476 --> 00:44:07,061 Every day they spin the wheel, 1006 00:44:07,144 --> 00:44:08,687 and wherever it lands, 1007 00:44:08,771 --> 00:44:10,689 that's the woman I need to be that day. 1008 00:44:13,192 --> 00:44:15,944 And you think my dad is one of them? 1009 00:44:17,321 --> 00:44:18,947 (sighs) 1010 00:44:19,031 --> 00:44:21,575 Well... is he? 1011 00:44:23,619 --> 00:44:25,371 I'm taking real good care of it. 1012 00:44:25,454 --> 00:44:26,705 Jerry Buss (on phone): Remember when we used to go 1013 00:44:26,789 --> 00:44:27,956 out to Catalina on that thing? 1014 00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:29,958 Oh, fuck off, Jerry, what do you want? 1015 00:44:31,502 --> 00:44:33,420 I need the loan. 1016 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:35,422 It's my money, goddammit! 1017 00:44:35,506 --> 00:44:36,882 Jerry Buss: I know it's your money, JoAnn. 1018 00:44:36,965 --> 00:44:38,217 You deserve that money. 1019 00:44:38,300 --> 00:44:39,927 You know, I'm not asking you to give it to me. 1020 00:44:40,010 --> 00:44:41,595 I'm asking you to loan it to me, 1021 00:44:41,678 --> 00:44:43,931 to make me a loan that you will get back. 1022 00:44:44,431 --> 00:44:45,974 Mm... 1023 00:44:46,058 --> 00:44:47,768 Have you asked your horrible friends? 1024 00:44:47,851 --> 00:44:50,896 You don't think this is my first call? I called everybody. 1025 00:44:50,979 --> 00:44:52,773 -I got nothing left to sell. -Goddammit. 1026 00:44:52,856 --> 00:44:55,776 -When have I ever steered you wrong before? -(laughs) 1027 00:44:56,902 --> 00:44:58,570 Alright, touché. Yeah. 1028 00:44:58,654 --> 00:45:00,114 Besides convincing you to marry me, what else? 1029 00:45:00,197 --> 00:45:02,491 -It's my fucking money! -Is that what you want me to say? 1030 00:45:02,574 --> 00:45:04,493 Yeah, I cheated on you. She was a figure skater... 1031 00:45:04,576 --> 00:45:05,953 This call is not about our marriage. 1032 00:45:06,036 --> 00:45:09,081 This call is-is a financial call, and I'm begging you. 1033 00:45:09,164 --> 00:45:11,834 -Uh-huh. -I'm begging you. 1034 00:45:13,043 --> 00:45:14,628 I'm begging you. 1035 00:45:17,089 --> 00:45:20,134 Listen, do you know that Jeanie is already working there? 1036 00:45:20,217 --> 00:45:22,803 -No, no, no, no, don't you bring her into this! -Well, she's in it! 1037 00:45:22,886 --> 00:45:24,972 I can't help it. She's in it. She works there now, 1038 00:45:25,055 --> 00:45:27,141 and she's got her little heart set on it. 1039 00:45:27,224 --> 00:45:29,435 She's got her heart set on you. 1040 00:45:33,647 --> 00:45:36,275 Well, good! I'm her dad. 1041 00:45:36,358 --> 00:45:38,277 Is that a bad thing? 1042 00:45:39,486 --> 00:45:40,612 (sighs) 1043 00:45:42,030 --> 00:45:44,283 -I'll call the bank. -Thank you. 1044 00:45:44,366 --> 00:45:47,619 Thank you, Jo. You are not gonna regret this, I promise. 1045 00:45:47,703 --> 00:45:50,372 JoAnn: (laughing) Yeah, okay-- 1046 00:45:53,709 --> 00:45:55,752 What, she's in? 1047 00:45:55,836 --> 00:45:59,882 ♪ To dream the impossible dream... ♪ 1048 00:45:59,965 --> 00:46:03,177 She's gonna lend us the last $2 million, Frank. 1049 00:46:03,260 --> 00:46:06,346 -(singing continues) -You beautiful son of a bitch. We got it! 1050 00:46:06,430 --> 00:46:08,515 -We got it? Oh my god-- -We got all of it! 1051 00:46:08,599 --> 00:46:10,350 -Mwah! -Don't you kiss me. 1052 00:46:10,434 --> 00:46:12,311 -Don't you kiss me. -Thank God for ex-wives, huh? 1053 00:46:12,394 --> 00:46:14,897 I feel like one right now. I love you! Magic. 1054 00:46:14,980 --> 00:46:16,982 Hey, Dad. Uh, do you have a minute? 1055 00:46:17,065 --> 00:46:19,026 -(door closes) -What happened? 1056 00:46:19,109 --> 00:46:20,569 It's Cooke. 1057 00:46:20,652 --> 00:46:22,196 He's going to ask for all of it in cash. 1058 00:46:22,279 --> 00:46:24,781 The whole amount because he knows you'll come up short. 1059 00:46:24,865 --> 00:46:26,575 Rothman: It's not business. It's personal. 1060 00:46:26,658 --> 00:46:28,994 He wants to fuck you like you're Miss July. 1061 00:46:31,371 --> 00:46:33,916 Why are you telling me this, Claire? 1062 00:46:33,999 --> 00:46:36,460 Uh, (scoffs) I just wanna do my job. 1063 00:46:37,544 --> 00:46:39,338 You work for Cooke. 1064 00:46:39,421 --> 00:46:41,215 I think I'd rather work for you. 1065 00:46:42,758 --> 00:46:44,927 (on television): This sure is a creepy shortcut! 1066 00:46:45,010 --> 00:46:46,887 Are you sure we're going the right way? 1067 00:46:48,180 --> 00:46:51,183 We did not come out here to California 1068 00:46:51,266 --> 00:46:53,519 to sit in some dark-ass room 1069 00:46:53,602 --> 00:46:56,563 and miss all this beautiful sunshine. 1070 00:46:56,647 --> 00:46:58,941 -You've been in here all day. -(TV continues) 1071 00:46:59,024 --> 00:47:00,150 I don't know, Pop. 1072 00:47:01,443 --> 00:47:03,570 -(Johnson sighs) -What you don't know? 1073 00:47:04,196 --> 00:47:05,697 I come in here, 1074 00:47:05,781 --> 00:47:09,451 everybody gassin' me up, saying I'ma be the next big thing. 1075 00:47:11,119 --> 00:47:13,872 But, what if I go out there with all this height, 1076 00:47:14,623 --> 00:47:16,917 and fall flat on my ass? 1077 00:47:17,793 --> 00:47:19,711 Then what? 1078 00:47:19,795 --> 00:47:22,548 I'll go back to Lansing? 1079 00:47:22,631 --> 00:47:24,091 Well, I can think of worse things. 1080 00:47:24,174 --> 00:47:27,010 At least you got people there who love you. 1081 00:47:27,094 --> 00:47:30,472 I just don't wanna be Lansing's tallest garbage man. 1082 00:47:34,726 --> 00:47:36,770 Pop, I'm... 1083 00:47:36,853 --> 00:47:38,438 No, no... 1084 00:47:39,731 --> 00:47:41,567 (sighs) 1085 00:47:41,650 --> 00:47:44,361 When you were still inside your mother... 1086 00:47:45,821 --> 00:47:47,906 we'd stay up some nights, 1087 00:47:47,990 --> 00:47:50,200 holding each other in that Lansing in cold, 1088 00:47:50,284 --> 00:47:52,786 just dreaming about your future. 1089 00:47:53,954 --> 00:47:55,038 One night, 1090 00:47:55,122 --> 00:47:57,082 it'd be Dr. Johnson. 1091 00:47:57,958 --> 00:48:00,127 Next night, 1092 00:48:00,210 --> 00:48:02,462 maybe a judge. 1093 00:48:02,546 --> 00:48:04,881 Never in a million years did I believe, 1094 00:48:04,965 --> 00:48:09,011 or even think, pro ball. 1095 00:48:09,094 --> 00:48:11,221 If you're not ready for this league yet, 1096 00:48:11,305 --> 00:48:13,515 go on back to school, son. 1097 00:48:13,599 --> 00:48:16,977 If you're not ready ever, I don't care. I love you. 1098 00:48:17,060 --> 00:48:18,270 You hear me? 1099 00:48:19,313 --> 00:48:21,607 My bottom line won't change, son. 1100 00:48:21,690 --> 00:48:23,567 Never will. 1101 00:48:29,948 --> 00:48:33,869 (funky music playing) 1102 00:48:33,952 --> 00:48:37,247 The humble home of Jack Kent Cooke! 1103 00:48:37,331 --> 00:48:39,333 Lives in California, but he has to make it seem like 1104 00:48:39,416 --> 00:48:41,376 he's the goddamn Queen of England. 1105 00:48:41,460 --> 00:48:43,378 I know what he's planning, and if you think that gave me 1106 00:48:43,462 --> 00:48:46,757 enough time to hustle up the extra cash, you're wrong. 1107 00:48:46,840 --> 00:48:48,675 I'm dead in the water. 1108 00:48:48,759 --> 00:48:50,969 But, you know why I love swans? 1109 00:48:52,846 --> 00:48:55,599 The most graceful bird on Earth, 1110 00:48:55,682 --> 00:48:57,517 but underneath the water, 1111 00:48:57,601 --> 00:49:00,020 they're paddlin' up a fuckin' storm. 1112 00:49:00,103 --> 00:49:03,148 (splashing) 1113 00:49:06,777 --> 00:49:08,320 Well... 1114 00:49:08,403 --> 00:49:10,322 these are the deeds... 1115 00:49:10,405 --> 00:49:13,116 of the properties as agreed. 1116 00:49:13,200 --> 00:49:15,869 Assessed value of 33.75 million. 1117 00:49:15,952 --> 00:49:18,288 You already have my 18 down, and, uh... 1118 00:49:19,956 --> 00:49:22,084 this check should cover the rest. 1119 00:49:32,761 --> 00:49:35,389 You know I have the right to demand all of it in cash 1120 00:49:35,472 --> 00:49:37,057 instead? 1121 00:49:37,140 --> 00:49:39,309 (laughs) 1122 00:49:39,393 --> 00:49:41,269 Well, Jack, then I'd be up shit creek. 1123 00:49:43,605 --> 00:49:45,232 And so would you. 1124 00:49:46,942 --> 00:49:48,860 Watch me paddle, motherfuckers. 1125 00:49:50,445 --> 00:49:53,281 So you can kill this deal, and you can fleece me 1126 00:49:53,365 --> 00:49:55,367 for my whole down payment, 1127 00:49:55,450 --> 00:49:57,411 but you're still going to owe 1128 00:49:57,494 --> 00:50:00,706 your ex-wife a whole lot of money. 1129 00:50:00,789 --> 00:50:02,791 And then, you're gonna have to find another buyer 1130 00:50:02,874 --> 00:50:05,335 for a franchise in a league 1131 00:50:05,419 --> 00:50:07,379 that most sane people think is sinking 1132 00:50:07,462 --> 00:50:09,589 like a hard turd in a toilet. 1133 00:50:11,842 --> 00:50:14,094 I mean, that's the facts, Jack. 1134 00:50:15,721 --> 00:50:18,098 So, if we're playing poker, 1135 00:50:18,181 --> 00:50:20,642 no. I don't have the cards. 1136 00:50:22,269 --> 00:50:24,604 But Jack, I think we're playing chicken. 1137 00:50:26,148 --> 00:50:29,484 And I like those odds a whole lot better. 1138 00:50:34,823 --> 00:50:36,032 (clicks tongue) 1139 00:50:39,119 --> 00:50:42,247 We will accept the properties in trade. 1140 00:50:42,330 --> 00:50:44,166 (clears throat) That was always my plan, 1141 00:50:44,249 --> 00:50:45,959 to take the properties in trade. 1142 00:50:46,042 --> 00:50:47,878 -Great. -(ding) 1143 00:50:47,961 --> 00:50:51,089 (distant siren) 1144 00:50:56,136 --> 00:50:58,638 Rothman: What's going on? Did someone die? 1145 00:50:58,722 --> 00:50:59,806 Worse. 1146 00:51:04,060 --> 00:51:06,480 Jerry Buss: Well, shit. (laughs) 1147 00:51:07,898 --> 00:51:11,651 The office girl said she could get us on the first flight home. 1148 00:51:11,735 --> 00:51:13,320 Jerry Buss: Yeah. 1149 00:51:14,529 --> 00:51:16,448 Back to college. 1150 00:51:18,992 --> 00:51:21,077 Earvin, are you sure there's nothing I can do 1151 00:51:21,161 --> 00:51:22,662 to change your mind? 1152 00:51:24,581 --> 00:51:27,834 I-I'm sorry, Dr. Buss. It's just, um... 1153 00:51:29,419 --> 00:51:32,672 Just timing, I guess. Um... 1154 00:51:35,759 --> 00:51:37,636 Just think I need another year. 1155 00:51:39,346 --> 00:51:40,472 (flips cards) 1156 00:51:42,140 --> 00:51:43,433 (flips cards) 1157 00:51:44,684 --> 00:51:46,812 (inhales) 1158 00:51:46,895 --> 00:51:49,481 Well, you know your heart, son. 1159 00:51:56,571 --> 00:51:59,199 -You had a pretty good time. -Johnson: Yeah. 1160 00:52:00,992 --> 00:52:02,702 Give me a second. I'll walk you out. 1161 00:52:02,786 --> 00:52:04,162 I'm just gonna grab my coat here. 1162 00:52:04,246 --> 00:52:07,374 (fluorescent lights buzzing) 1163 00:52:08,416 --> 00:52:09,709 (sniffs) 1164 00:52:16,132 --> 00:52:19,678 This is Jerry. Missed that shot. (laughs) 1165 00:52:19,761 --> 00:52:21,847 (clears throat) Beautiful form, though. 1166 00:52:22,973 --> 00:52:24,641 Johnson: Great player. 1167 00:52:25,308 --> 00:52:26,768 Wait a minute. 1168 00:52:28,478 --> 00:52:32,023 (sighs) Well, crap. 1169 00:52:32,107 --> 00:52:35,485 I think I just got us lost. (laughs) Uh... 1170 00:52:36,862 --> 00:52:38,363 You know what? Hang tight. 1171 00:52:38,446 --> 00:52:39,948 I'm gonna find someone to get us out of here. 1172 00:52:40,031 --> 00:52:41,658 I don't have the place memorized yet! 1173 00:52:41,741 --> 00:52:44,578 Just wait right there. Just wait right there. 1174 00:52:44,661 --> 00:52:46,496 Sorry, Earvin! I'll be right back! 1175 00:52:51,167 --> 00:52:54,421 (buzzing continues) 1176 00:53:22,157 --> 00:53:24,868 ♪ ♪ 1177 00:53:47,223 --> 00:53:49,684 (funky guitar riff) 1178 00:53:57,233 --> 00:53:59,110 ♪ ♪ 1179 00:54:14,793 --> 00:54:16,962 (bouncing echoes) 1180 00:54:28,556 --> 00:54:31,393 Johnson: He has the ball. He brings it downcourt. 1181 00:54:31,476 --> 00:54:32,602 He crosses. 1182 00:54:32,686 --> 00:54:33,853 He goes between his legs. 1183 00:54:33,937 --> 00:54:35,522 He crosses. He spins. 1184 00:54:35,605 --> 00:54:37,691 He takes it to the right... 1185 00:54:37,774 --> 00:54:38,817 Oh! 1186 00:54:38,900 --> 00:54:41,277 He makes the layup! 1187 00:54:41,361 --> 00:54:45,198 Oh! He gets the rebound! Oh my gosh! 1188 00:54:45,281 --> 00:54:48,451 A guard that can rebound like that? That's amazing! 1189 00:54:48,535 --> 00:54:50,495 He brings the ball downcourt. 1190 00:54:50,578 --> 00:54:53,164 It's the Magic Man puttin' on a show. 1191 00:54:53,248 --> 00:54:55,041 He's doing it! He's doing it! 1192 00:54:55,125 --> 00:54:56,876 He goes left! 1193 00:54:56,960 --> 00:54:58,586 He goes up! 1194 00:54:58,670 --> 00:55:02,382 Throws it! Ah! He throws the ball! 1195 00:55:02,465 --> 00:55:06,428 Lakers win! Lakers win! Lakers win... 1196 00:55:06,511 --> 00:55:09,597 ♪ ♪ 1197 00:55:10,932 --> 00:55:12,434 (panting) 1198 00:55:19,607 --> 00:55:22,694 ♪ ♪ 1199 00:55:22,777 --> 00:55:23,903 The first pick, 1200 00:55:23,987 --> 00:55:26,364 of the 1979 NBA draft, 1201 00:55:26,448 --> 00:55:28,658 the Los Angeles Lakers select... 1202 00:55:30,368 --> 00:55:32,579 Earvin "Magic" Johnson. 1203 00:55:32,662 --> 00:55:35,623 Reporter: What should the fans expect? Can this team make a title run? 1204 00:55:35,707 --> 00:55:38,835 You tell them if they like basketball, come on out. 1205 00:55:38,918 --> 00:55:41,463 The Lakers are already a great team. 1206 00:55:41,546 --> 00:55:42,922 With me? It's gonna be exciting. 1207 00:55:43,006 --> 00:55:44,758 Reporter 1: Earvin, will they miss you in Michigan? 1208 00:55:44,841 --> 00:55:46,676 Reporter 2: Are you ready for the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles? 1209 00:55:46,760 --> 00:55:48,303 Jerry Buss: There he is! 1210 00:55:48,386 --> 00:55:51,389 ♪ ♪ 1211 00:55:59,481 --> 00:56:00,607 (door slams) 1212 00:56:12,535 --> 00:56:15,413 (Jerry West sighs) 1213 00:56:15,497 --> 00:56:18,416 ("Night And Day" playing) 1214 00:56:18,500 --> 00:56:21,002 (neon lights buzzing) 1215 00:56:24,547 --> 00:56:28,635 ♪ Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom ♪ 1216 00:56:28,718 --> 00:56:32,639 ♪ When the jungle shadows fall ♪ 1217 00:56:32,722 --> 00:56:37,560 ♪ Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock... ♪ 1218 00:56:37,644 --> 00:56:39,020 Reporter (on TV): Magic Johnson became 1219 00:56:39,104 --> 00:56:41,272 the second-highest-paid rookie in NBA history today 1220 00:56:41,356 --> 00:56:43,316 behind Larry Bird, singing a contract 1221 00:56:43,399 --> 00:56:45,610 for half a million dollars a year. 1222 00:56:45,693 --> 00:56:47,529 With such an astronomical salary, 1223 00:56:47,612 --> 00:56:50,073 expectations will be sky-high... 1224 00:56:50,156 --> 00:56:52,325 ♪ So a voice within me ♪ 1225 00:56:52,408 --> 00:56:54,119 ♪ Keeps repeating ♪ 1226 00:56:54,202 --> 00:56:57,622 ♪ You, you, you... ♪ 1227 00:56:57,705 --> 00:57:00,542 ♪ Night and day ♪ 1228 00:57:01,709 --> 00:57:04,295 ♪ You are the one ♪ 1229 00:57:06,422 --> 00:57:10,051 ♪ Only you beneath the moon... ♪ 1230 00:57:11,219 --> 00:57:12,554 Well... 1231 00:57:16,099 --> 00:57:19,352 I own this. (laughs) 1232 00:57:19,435 --> 00:57:21,354 ♪ It's no matter, darling ♪ 1233 00:57:21,437 --> 00:57:22,647 (laughing) 1234 00:57:22,730 --> 00:57:25,942 ♪ Where you are, I think of you ♪ 1235 00:57:26,025 --> 00:57:28,194 (coughing) 1236 00:57:28,278 --> 00:57:30,238 I fuckin' own this. 1237 00:57:30,321 --> 00:57:33,616 (laughing) Ah! 1238 00:57:37,120 --> 00:57:40,498 (wild laughter) 1239 00:57:40,582 --> 00:57:43,209 ♪ That this longing for you... ♪ 1240 00:57:43,293 --> 00:57:44,586 I fucking own this. 1241 00:57:44,669 --> 00:57:47,589 ♪ ...follows wherever I go ♪ 1242 00:57:47,672 --> 00:57:48,798 (sighs) 1243 00:57:50,008 --> 00:57:52,135 I fucking own this! 1244 00:57:53,178 --> 00:57:54,512 (laughs) 1245 00:57:55,430 --> 00:57:56,556 (screams) 1246 00:57:56,639 --> 00:58:00,059 ♪ Are you ready now? ♪ 1247 00:58:00,143 --> 00:58:01,561 ♪ To get on down ♪ 1248 00:58:01,644 --> 00:58:03,771 (funky guitar riff) 1249 00:58:04,606 --> 00:58:07,192 ♪ Get on down, baby ♪ 1250 00:58:08,735 --> 00:58:10,528 ♪ Get on down ♪ 1251 00:58:12,906 --> 00:58:14,741 ♪ And boogie around ♪ 1252 00:58:17,202 --> 00:58:21,956 ♪ I say, people across the nation ♪ 1253 00:58:22,040 --> 00:58:26,419 ♪ You've got yourselves a good creation ♪ 1254 00:58:26,502 --> 00:58:30,173 ♪ People across the nation, yeah ♪ 1255 00:58:30,256 --> 00:58:34,677 ♪ You've got yourselves a good vibration ♪ 1256 00:58:34,761 --> 00:58:38,932 ♪ You're sending out good vibrations ♪ 1257 00:58:39,015 --> 00:58:42,227 ♪ You've got yourselves a good vibration ♪ 1258 00:58:42,310 --> 00:58:44,437 ♪ Are you ready? ♪ 1259 00:58:46,856 --> 00:58:49,609 ♪ Are you ready now? ♪ 1260 00:58:50,860 --> 00:58:52,820 ♪ Are you ready? ♪ 1261 00:58:55,114 --> 00:58:57,825 ♪ Are you ready now? ♪ 1262 00:58:58,660 --> 00:59:00,662 ♪ To get on down ♪ 1263 00:59:00,745 --> 00:59:02,789 ♪ ♪