1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:09,009 (muffled cheering) 2 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:13,638 ("Let's Dance" by David Bowie playing) 3 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,807 ♪ Ah... ♪ 4 00:00:15,807 --> 00:00:17,308 ♪ Ah... ♪ 5 00:00:18,351 --> 00:00:21,354 (players inaudible) 6 00:00:27,527 --> 00:00:30,530 ♪♪ 7 00:00:34,492 --> 00:00:36,077 ♪ Let's dance ♪ 8 00:00:37,162 --> 00:00:38,663 ♪ Put on your red shoes... ♪ 9 00:00:38,663 --> 00:00:39,956 Earvin "Magic" Johnson: Woo! 10 00:00:39,998 --> 00:00:41,750 Two motherfucking rings! 11 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:44,961 Best believe this shit ain't no fluke! 12 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:47,505 All the work. All the pain. 13 00:00:47,505 --> 00:00:50,133 All the flights and time away from family. 14 00:00:50,175 --> 00:00:52,385 (inaudible dialogue) 15 00:00:52,427 --> 00:00:53,720 Magic: It's wild. 16 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:56,181 The love. The glory. 17 00:00:56,181 --> 00:00:58,183 Quiet that voice saying you can't do it. 18 00:00:58,224 --> 00:00:59,851 That somebody else better. 19 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:01,353 Fuck that voice. 20 00:01:01,353 --> 00:01:03,521 I'm all of that. We all of that. 21 00:01:05,190 --> 00:01:06,566 Hearing me a new voice. 22 00:01:06,608 --> 00:01:08,526 One that say, "I ain't never losing." 23 00:01:08,526 --> 00:01:12,405 On top of the world, and that there's where I'm gonna stay. 24 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:14,407 ♪ Ah... ♪ 25 00:01:14,783 --> 00:01:16,868 ♪ Ah... ♪ 26 00:01:16,868 --> 00:01:18,912 (distant sirens wailing) 27 00:01:20,038 --> 00:01:22,499 ("My Favorite Mutiny" by The Coup playing) 28 00:01:22,539 --> 00:01:25,418 ♪♪ 29 00:01:28,213 --> 00:01:29,381 ♪ There it is ♪ 30 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:34,051 ♪ Yeah, ah, uh ♪ 31 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:34,928 ♪ Yeah ♪ 32 00:01:34,969 --> 00:01:35,804 ♪ Okay ♪ 33 00:01:36,888 --> 00:01:38,223 ♪ Check it out ♪ 34 00:01:38,264 --> 00:01:40,392 ♪ Death to the pigs is my basic statement ♪ 35 00:01:40,433 --> 00:01:42,686 ♪ I spit street stories 'til I taste the pavement ♪ 36 00:01:42,727 --> 00:01:45,104 ♪ Tryin' to stay out the pen where we face enslavement ♪ 37 00:01:45,146 --> 00:01:47,524 ♪ Had a foolproof hustle 'til they traced the payments ♪ 38 00:01:47,565 --> 00:01:49,734 ♪ I was grippin' my palm around some shitty rum ♪ 39 00:01:49,734 --> 00:01:51,735 ♪ Tryin' to find psalm number 151 ♪ 40 00:01:51,735 --> 00:01:53,947 ♪ To forget what I'm owed, as I clutch the commode ♪ 41 00:01:53,988 --> 00:01:56,533 ♪ I read "Put down the bottle and come get the gun" ♪ 42 00:01:56,574 --> 00:01:59,244 ♪ Let's get off the chain like Kunta Kinte with a MAC-10 ♪ 43 00:01:59,285 --> 00:02:01,079 ♪ They want us gone like a dollar in a crack den ♪ 44 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:03,415 ♪ Steadily subtractin' seeds and stems ♪ 45 00:02:03,415 --> 00:02:04,958 ♪ Mind cloudy through the wheeze and phlegm ♪ 46 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:07,252 ♪ Numbin' my brain off of that and the Jesus hymns ♪ 47 00:02:07,293 --> 00:02:09,586 ♪ If we waiting for the time to fight, these is thems ♪ 48 00:02:09,586 --> 00:02:11,756 ♪ Tellin' us to relax while they ease it in ♪ 49 00:02:11,756 --> 00:02:12,924 ♪ We gettin greased again ♪ 50 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:13,925 ♪ The truth I write is so cold ♪ 51 00:02:13,967 --> 00:02:15,552 ♪ It'd freeze my pen ♪ 52 00:02:15,593 --> 00:02:17,095 ♪ I'm Boots Riley it's a pleasure to meet you ♪ 53 00:02:17,137 --> 00:02:19,389 ♪ Never let they punk ass ever defeat you ♪ 54 00:02:19,389 --> 00:02:21,933 ♪ They got us on the corner wearin' pleather and see-thru ♪ 55 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:24,269 ♪ All y'all's gold mines, they wanna deplete you ♪ 56 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:26,603 ♪ I ain't just finna rap on the track, I finna clap on 'em back ♪ 57 00:02:26,603 --> 00:02:28,106 ♪ And it's been stackin' to that ♪ 58 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:30,400 ♪ 500 years before Iceberg ever leaned back in the 'lac ♪ 59 00:02:30,442 --> 00:02:32,235 ♪ Before they told Rosa "Black in the back" ♪ 60 00:02:32,277 --> 00:02:35,155 ♪ Before the CIA told Ricky Ross to put crack in a sack ♪ 61 00:02:35,196 --> 00:02:37,156 ♪ And Gil Scott traded rappin' for smack ♪ 62 00:02:37,198 --> 00:02:38,950 ♪ This beat alone should get platinum plaques ♪ 63 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:41,119 ♪ I'd rather see a million of us ecstatic to scrap ♪ 64 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:43,288 ♪ 'Cause if we bappin' 'em back we automatically stack ♪ 65 00:02:43,288 --> 00:02:45,790 ♪ vocalizing ♪ 66 00:02:47,876 --> 00:02:49,961 (turntable scratching) 67 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:53,673 ♪♪♪ 68 00:02:53,715 --> 00:02:55,133 -Narrator: Women were the same-- -(video game beeping) 69 00:02:56,216 --> 00:02:57,802 Chick Hearn: Hello, everybody. I'm Chick Hearn, 70 00:02:57,844 --> 00:02:59,637 here at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, 71 00:02:59,637 --> 00:03:01,765 where the Lakers square off against the Philadelphia 76ers 72 00:03:01,806 --> 00:03:02,974 yet again. 73 00:03:03,016 --> 00:03:04,768 ♪♪ 74 00:03:04,809 --> 00:03:07,020 If they can win, they will be the first team 75 00:03:07,062 --> 00:03:09,606 in 14 years to repeat as champions. 76 00:03:09,647 --> 00:03:11,816 A feat, I might add, not accomplished 77 00:03:11,816 --> 00:03:14,319 since the Boston Celtics in 1969. 78 00:03:14,319 --> 00:03:16,613 -That was a great team, too. -They were a pretty good team. 79 00:03:16,654 --> 00:03:18,156 I think we've got a better one, my friend. 80 00:03:18,156 --> 00:03:21,868 Yep. Larry couldn't get it done, so it's Sixers again. 81 00:03:21,910 --> 00:03:24,454 Good news is we did done it before. 82 00:03:24,496 --> 00:03:27,665 Twice. (laughs) Third time's the charm, baby. 83 00:03:27,707 --> 00:03:30,502 Okay. Who trying to win the championship? 84 00:03:30,543 --> 00:03:33,838 (excited chatter) 85 00:03:35,256 --> 00:03:37,258 Players: Let's go! Let's go! 86 00:03:38,510 --> 00:03:40,220 -Hey! Hey! -(yelling) 87 00:03:40,261 --> 00:03:43,055 (whistles) Hey! What is this, a fuckin' party? 88 00:03:43,098 --> 00:03:45,308 These guys are hungry! They want revenge! 89 00:03:45,350 --> 00:03:47,727 Don't take them light, okay? This is not a fuckin' party. 90 00:03:47,769 --> 00:03:49,521 I don't wanna see anyone gettin' too comfortable. 91 00:03:49,521 --> 00:03:51,564 These guys are not fuckin' around, you hear me? 92 00:03:51,606 --> 00:03:53,983 They mean business. Let's go! Focus up. 93 00:03:54,025 --> 00:03:57,028 -Go kick their fucking ass. -(players chattering) 94 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:02,200 Player: Game time, baby! 95 00:04:03,201 --> 00:04:04,035 (sharp exhale) 96 00:04:04,869 --> 00:04:06,538 -You guys get a cheesesteak? -Johnny Buss: Yeah. 97 00:04:06,579 --> 00:04:08,581 -Jimmy Buss: Yeah. -Terrible. Not cheese, not a steak. 98 00:04:08,623 --> 00:04:12,043 -Johnny: To each his own. -It's gonna be déja vù all over again for these people. 99 00:04:14,879 --> 00:04:16,714 (crowd cheering) 100 00:04:16,714 --> 00:04:18,925 (echoing breath) 101 00:04:23,138 --> 00:04:25,223 (echoing slam) 102 00:04:25,223 --> 00:04:26,766 (crowd cheering) 103 00:04:26,808 --> 00:04:28,351 Chick: Malone with the jam. 104 00:04:28,393 --> 00:04:30,228 Kareem looking overpowered right out of the gate, Keith. 105 00:04:30,228 --> 00:04:31,938 Let's see how he responds on offense. 106 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:35,942 (muffled heartbeat) 107 00:04:37,652 --> 00:04:39,237 (Kareem groaning) 108 00:04:40,905 --> 00:04:42,115 (grunts) 109 00:04:42,157 --> 00:04:44,743 Chick: Two-time MVP and former ABA standout 110 00:04:44,743 --> 00:04:48,079 -is dominating Kareem in every phase of the game. -(buzzer blares) 111 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:49,873 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Dammit! 112 00:04:49,914 --> 00:04:51,875 Chick: Sixers trounce the Lakers tonight, Keith, 113 00:04:51,916 --> 00:04:53,877 and my friends, I'll tell you, it was never even close. 114 00:04:53,918 --> 00:04:56,755 -Cap! Can you stop Moses? -At this point in your career, 115 00:04:56,755 --> 00:04:58,757 maybe he's just too physical for you. 116 00:04:58,798 --> 00:05:00,342 It's one game. 117 00:05:02,427 --> 00:05:03,887 Chick: Toney, charging up the court 118 00:05:03,928 --> 00:05:05,972 already with 15 points for the 76ers. 119 00:05:06,014 --> 00:05:08,058 -(crowd cheering) -Chick: And another one. 120 00:05:08,099 --> 00:05:11,436 (indistinct shouting) 121 00:05:11,436 --> 00:05:13,563 ♪♪ 122 00:05:13,605 --> 00:05:15,607 Chick: Nixon fires. Throws a rope. No good. 123 00:05:15,607 --> 00:05:17,275 Can't you tell I'm hurt! You supposed to help! 124 00:05:17,275 --> 00:05:18,902 -Use your own. Use your own. -Magic: Come on, man! 125 00:05:18,943 --> 00:05:20,612 Chick: Nixon with a bruised shoulder, 126 00:05:20,653 --> 00:05:22,113 still trying to keep up with Toney. 127 00:05:22,864 --> 00:05:25,992 And that makes 19 points for Andrew Toney for the 76ers. 128 00:05:26,034 --> 00:05:27,243 (buzzer blares) 129 00:05:27,285 --> 00:05:28,787 (crowd chattering) 130 00:05:31,122 --> 00:05:32,916 Chick: And game two goes to the Sixers. 131 00:05:32,957 --> 00:05:35,001 And I'll tell you what Keith, the story tonight, Norm Nixon, 132 00:05:35,043 --> 00:05:36,920 whose speed has always been his strength, 133 00:05:36,961 --> 00:05:39,172 but, uh, looking like no match tonight 134 00:05:39,214 --> 00:05:40,340 for that wily first step 135 00:05:40,382 --> 00:05:42,300 of the young sharpshooter, Andrew Toney. 136 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:46,221 -Don't-- Do not rush! Put a body on him. -(crowd cheering) 137 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:49,641 (grunting) 138 00:05:50,225 --> 00:05:52,143 Chick: Moses down low, bodies Kareem. 139 00:05:52,185 --> 00:05:53,978 One, twice, No harm, no foul. 140 00:05:53,978 --> 00:05:55,980 -Slam dunk! -2-0! 141 00:05:56,022 --> 00:05:58,650 Chick: Tonight, Moses is truly earning the nickname 142 00:05:58,692 --> 00:06:00,318 -Chairman of the Board. -Come on, upcourt! 143 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:02,153 God damn it! Move the fucking ball! 144 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:05,156 Chick: Riley shouting himself hoarse, but absolutely no answers 145 00:06:05,156 --> 00:06:07,992 -for that Sixers onslaught. -(buzzer blares) 146 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:10,328 Course they're gettin' every loose ball! They're hustling! 147 00:06:10,328 --> 00:06:12,997 Course they're gettin' every call! They're bein' aggressive! 148 00:06:13,832 --> 00:06:16,292 They want it more! What do you want? A summer vacation?! 149 00:06:16,334 --> 00:06:20,338 ♪♪ 150 00:06:21,840 --> 00:06:24,509 My golly, Keith. The Lakers lookin' for a miracle, 151 00:06:24,551 --> 00:06:27,345 but no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. 152 00:06:28,179 --> 00:06:30,682 Never? Oh, it's on now. 153 00:06:32,683 --> 00:06:34,394 Chick: Magic lays it up. Rejected! 154 00:06:34,436 --> 00:06:36,146 Doc says, "Get that outta here." 155 00:06:36,187 --> 00:06:38,857 Come on, you got teammates! You got teammates! 156 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:41,192 Chick: Safe to say Julius is playing inspired ball, 157 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:43,319 hoping to get his first NBA championship 158 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,238 after several bites at the apple. 159 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,322 (crowd cheering) 160 00:06:47,198 --> 00:06:48,533 (Magic panting) 161 00:06:50,076 --> 00:06:52,245 (whooshing) 162 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:54,581 (crowd cheering) 163 00:07:00,211 --> 00:07:02,213 Chick: And LA now in desperation time. 164 00:07:02,213 --> 00:07:04,549 These Sixers looking like a very different team 165 00:07:04,591 --> 00:07:06,051 from last year. 166 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:07,344 And the Lakers looking like one too. 167 00:07:07,385 --> 00:07:08,386 Here we go. 168 00:07:08,386 --> 00:07:09,596 -Magic, down low. -Magic! Magic! 169 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,056 Ball, ball, ball, ball! I'm open! 170 00:07:11,056 --> 00:07:12,390 Chick: And he's bottled up. 171 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:13,725 Ball! Ball! 172 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,268 Chick: He's got to get rid of it. 173 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:17,729 Throws up a prayer... 174 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:18,980 Ah! 175 00:07:19,397 --> 00:07:21,232 Chick: ...and no answer from the man upstairs. 176 00:07:21,232 --> 00:07:23,109 Mo Cheeks running out with it, 177 00:07:23,151 --> 00:07:24,944 and he's gonna put an exclamation point on this one, folks. 178 00:07:24,986 --> 00:07:26,321 (buzzer blaring) 179 00:07:26,905 --> 00:07:29,908 Chick: And, well, does it count as gloating when you earn it? 180 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:32,577 This team surely did, almost sweeping every round, 181 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:35,038 and nearly fulfilling Moses' prediction 182 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:38,249 "fo, fo, fo," winning a championship "fo" Philadelphia. 183 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:41,753 (crowd jeering) 184 00:07:49,260 --> 00:07:51,096 Magic: Remember how I said winning shuts up 185 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:53,139 that nasty voice in your head? 186 00:07:55,475 --> 00:07:59,938 Well, it's loud now, and it's taking me down. 187 00:07:59,979 --> 00:08:03,108 (solemn music playing) 188 00:08:06,194 --> 00:08:08,613 ♪♪ 189 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:11,866 (lights click) 190 00:08:13,159 --> 00:08:14,994 Hey, I'm gonna get a cab. 191 00:08:15,537 --> 00:08:17,122 Okay. 192 00:08:19,666 --> 00:08:21,793 He called it. Red. 193 00:08:22,961 --> 00:08:24,629 Said it wouldn't last. 194 00:08:24,671 --> 00:08:26,798 Like a fuckin' prophecy. 195 00:08:31,219 --> 00:08:33,679 Well, you can always go back to real estate. 196 00:08:33,722 --> 00:08:34,722 (lights click) 197 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:40,020 (footsteps receding) 198 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:43,231 (lights click) 199 00:08:59,205 --> 00:09:01,166 -(ball swishes, bounces) -(soft laughter) 200 00:09:04,836 --> 00:09:06,629 Did you see the game? 201 00:09:06,671 --> 00:09:08,006 (Larry sniffs) 202 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:10,342 Heard. 203 00:09:11,509 --> 00:09:13,345 (ball swishes, bounces) 204 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:16,389 Red Auerbach: It's good news, kiddo. They're done. 205 00:09:17,349 --> 00:09:19,559 Made it further than us. 206 00:09:19,601 --> 00:09:22,479 They made it to the dance, and then landed on their asses. 207 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:25,023 Buss'll throw his money at it, but West is in charge now, 208 00:09:25,023 --> 00:09:27,317 so he'll wet the bed. 209 00:09:27,359 --> 00:09:30,528 Either way, the problem is the foundation. 210 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:33,323 Kareem's past his prime, and your pal Magic, 211 00:09:33,365 --> 00:09:34,866 he's no leader. 212 00:09:34,866 --> 00:09:36,701 Well, he ain't you. 213 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:43,415 It's our decade. 214 00:09:43,458 --> 00:09:46,461 They had their minute. Now it's over. 215 00:09:51,883 --> 00:09:53,885 (sniffs) 216 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:55,595 Larry Bird: Hope not. 217 00:09:58,973 --> 00:10:00,767 Not till I get my shot. 218 00:10:00,809 --> 00:10:03,603 -(dribbling) -(Red laughs) 219 00:10:06,648 --> 00:10:08,942 A sweep! A fucking sweep! 220 00:10:08,983 --> 00:10:12,237 We couldn't win one goddamn game! 221 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:13,780 -No, we got molly-wopped. -Bastards. 222 00:10:13,822 --> 00:10:14,948 (hoarsely) It was injuries. 223 00:10:14,989 --> 00:10:16,741 -What are you saying, Bill? -Injuries-- 224 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:18,201 Jerry West: Oh, he's blamin' the fuckin' injuries, 225 00:10:18,243 --> 00:10:21,037 but he should be fuckin' blamin' me! 226 00:10:21,079 --> 00:10:24,374 Last year, I became the GM, and Bill here left me a gift. 227 00:10:24,416 --> 00:10:25,875 The number one draft pick. 228 00:10:25,917 --> 00:10:27,627 And I picked James Worthy. 229 00:10:27,669 --> 00:10:29,879 Announcer: That's Jordan. Beautiful pass to Worthy! 230 00:10:29,921 --> 00:10:32,090 Superb basketball. To Worthy! 231 00:10:32,132 --> 00:10:33,925 Best player on a college championship winnin' team. 232 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:35,552 (crowd cheering) 233 00:10:35,593 --> 00:10:37,595 That also included a kid named Michael Jordan. 234 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:39,973 -(cheering) -Worthy broke his fuckin' leg 235 00:10:40,015 --> 00:10:41,766 four games from the fuckin' playoffs. 236 00:10:41,766 --> 00:10:43,643 That wasn't the issue. 237 00:10:43,685 --> 00:10:45,103 I should've made adjustments. 238 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:46,980 No, Pat. You could've been John fuckin' Wooden. 239 00:10:47,022 --> 00:10:48,940 It wouldn't have made one fuckin' difference. 240 00:10:48,982 --> 00:10:50,775 The roster is flawed, okay? 241 00:10:50,775 --> 00:10:52,986 We need to make some changes, shake some things up, big moves. 242 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:55,113 Well, figure it out! Fast! 243 00:10:55,113 --> 00:10:57,407 We just wasted a year of our lives, 244 00:10:57,449 --> 00:11:00,410 and I am not doing that again! 245 00:11:00,452 --> 00:11:01,953 (birds chirping) 246 00:11:01,995 --> 00:11:03,621 Kareem: I've been a free agent for three months. 247 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:05,832 You can't find me one fucking offer? 248 00:11:05,874 --> 00:11:08,960 Cap, it's me, the Great White Knight. 249 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:10,253 If the finals ended differently, 250 00:11:10,295 --> 00:11:12,297 I'm sure I'd be showing you a raft of options. 251 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:16,468 What happened with New York? Was it the money? 252 00:11:16,509 --> 00:11:19,429 -It's not the money. -'Cause I'm willing to negotiate. 253 00:11:19,471 --> 00:11:22,515 I wanna go home. Be with family. 254 00:11:22,557 --> 00:11:25,143 They're not interested, Cap. There were concerns. 255 00:11:25,143 --> 00:11:26,811 And this is them saying it, not me. 256 00:11:26,853 --> 00:11:28,813 I think you're the bud on a rose. 257 00:11:28,855 --> 00:11:30,815 Cap, it's your... 258 00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:33,360 (sighs) It's your disposition. 259 00:11:34,069 --> 00:11:37,614 -For God's sake... -Th-The locker room, the media. 260 00:11:37,655 --> 00:11:39,282 These days, they want personalities 261 00:11:39,324 --> 00:11:41,326 that jive with the fans, Cap. 262 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,995 You mean placate the fanatics. The sycophants. 263 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:47,290 -Maybe if you gave a little effort. -Effort? 264 00:11:47,332 --> 00:11:50,001 I'm about to break the fucking scoring record! 265 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:53,797 -Doesn't that mean anything? -Yes. 266 00:11:53,838 --> 00:11:55,173 It means for the rest of your life, 267 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:57,342 the league can trot you out during the All-Star game, 268 00:11:57,342 --> 00:12:00,679 so Grandpa can tell the tykes, "I watched him play back when." 269 00:12:02,681 --> 00:12:04,683 I should just retire. 270 00:12:05,016 --> 00:12:07,644 Look, you should embrace the opportunity in front of you. 271 00:12:07,686 --> 00:12:10,021 Make the most of it. Just learn how to connect 272 00:12:10,021 --> 00:12:11,481 with the paying public. 273 00:12:11,523 --> 00:12:13,483 Go talk to kids in schools. 274 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:15,318 Do some benefits. Kiss a few babies. 275 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:17,362 -Just play the game. -I play basketball. 276 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:19,698 Yeah, and as long as you do, you still have their attention. 277 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:22,200 This is a great chance for you to reinvent yourself 278 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:23,576 i-into something softer. 279 00:12:23,618 --> 00:12:25,662 Something warm. Something friendly, 280 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:27,205 Something that best serves you, Cap, 281 00:12:27,247 --> 00:12:29,207 when you're done playing and you become a coach 282 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:31,334 or, or a TV guy or a pitch man. 283 00:12:31,376 --> 00:12:32,877 Fuck... 284 00:12:33,378 --> 00:12:34,963 And all I have to do is dance? 285 00:12:36,881 --> 00:12:38,133 (sighs) 286 00:12:38,550 --> 00:12:40,719 Jerry Buss: Alright, I'm tired of hearing you're evaluating. 287 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,220 It's been three months! 288 00:12:42,220 --> 00:12:43,930 We're not trotting out the same team 289 00:12:43,972 --> 00:12:47,058 that got its ass beat in front of the whole fuckin' world! 290 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:49,394 Now, Sterling has an offer we have to consider-- 291 00:12:49,436 --> 00:12:51,062 Person: Save it for a rainy day. 292 00:12:51,062 --> 00:12:53,064 -Honey Kaplan: I'll try. -Hold on. Hold on a second. 293 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:56,901 -(door shuts) -Jerry, I gotta call you right back. 294 00:12:56,943 --> 00:12:58,778 -Yeah. Bye. -(ends call) 295 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:02,449 Well, hey there, stranger. 296 00:13:02,490 --> 00:13:03,908 Fancy meeting you here. 297 00:13:05,243 --> 00:13:06,578 Are you just gettin' home? 298 00:13:07,746 --> 00:13:10,290 Are you just noticing I was missing? 299 00:13:11,082 --> 00:13:12,625 -I was working. -Yeah. 300 00:13:13,918 --> 00:13:15,920 Honey: So, I went and had some fun. 301 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:18,214 All night? 302 00:13:18,256 --> 00:13:21,176 Honey: (sighs) Well, there was a... 303 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:25,722 There was a party in the Hills. 304 00:13:25,764 --> 00:13:26,765 (shuts fridge) 305 00:13:30,935 --> 00:13:33,188 (gulping) 306 00:13:35,023 --> 00:13:36,775 Mm... 307 00:13:36,816 --> 00:13:37,859 Old friends. 308 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:40,487 Yeah, I was afraid you were gonna say that. 309 00:13:42,322 --> 00:13:44,157 Are you high? 310 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:47,452 I went out. 311 00:13:48,536 --> 00:13:50,997 What do people do when they go out? 312 00:13:51,998 --> 00:13:53,500 What do you do? 313 00:13:55,043 --> 00:13:56,336 What is that supposed to mean? 314 00:13:57,212 --> 00:13:58,463 (Honey giggles) 315 00:13:59,297 --> 00:14:00,507 Nothing. 316 00:14:01,883 --> 00:14:03,385 Why? 317 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:09,683 You got a guilty conscience, Mr. Buss? 318 00:14:11,851 --> 00:14:14,270 -What is going on? -(Honey sighs, sniffs) 319 00:14:14,312 --> 00:14:16,815 Look, why don't you just do your thing, 320 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,858 and I'll just do my thing 321 00:14:18,900 --> 00:14:21,152 'cause that's what this thing means, right? 322 00:14:21,152 --> 00:14:23,196 No. You know damn well what this thing means. 323 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:24,823 It means we're starting a family! 324 00:14:24,864 --> 00:14:28,493 Yeah, just as soon as you get the team back on track. 325 00:14:28,493 --> 00:14:30,495 Hey, come on. 326 00:14:30,495 --> 00:14:31,996 It's not a building. 327 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:34,665 You know, I can't just hire a plumber and walk away. 328 00:14:34,665 --> 00:14:37,210 It's a living, breathing thing that, I'm sorry, 329 00:14:37,252 --> 00:14:39,254 requires my attention. 330 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:42,674 Yeah. (sighs) 331 00:14:42,716 --> 00:14:45,176 And those things are complicated. 332 00:14:57,689 --> 00:14:58,732 (sighs) 333 00:14:59,274 --> 00:15:00,900 Host 1 (on radio): The Lakers are just weeks away 334 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:02,527 from the start of the new season, 335 00:15:02,527 --> 00:15:04,696 and they have failed to make a single move! Not one! 336 00:15:04,738 --> 00:15:06,865 The problem is, we saw in the finals, 337 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:08,867 Magic cannot get it done alone. 338 00:15:08,867 --> 00:15:10,618 Host 2 (on radio): He tried to do too much. 339 00:15:10,660 --> 00:15:12,537 Host 1: Too much for him, maybe. 340 00:15:12,579 --> 00:15:14,205 On the other hand, if he was Larry Bird-- 341 00:15:14,247 --> 00:15:15,248 (shuts off radio) 342 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:17,834 I'm telling you, Cook, it's everywhere I go. 343 00:15:17,876 --> 00:15:19,502 Hear about it. Read about it. 344 00:15:19,544 --> 00:15:21,379 Larry Bird. Larry... 345 00:15:21,379 --> 00:15:23,715 motherfucking Bird. 346 00:15:23,715 --> 00:15:25,091 Here I done won two rings, 347 00:15:25,133 --> 00:15:27,218 and they acting like I ain't done shit! 348 00:15:27,635 --> 00:15:29,179 They don't love you. 349 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:31,222 They love how you make them feel, okay? 350 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:33,600 When I make 'em feel like winners. 351 00:15:33,641 --> 00:15:36,186 -Cookie Kelly (on phone): And when you don't? -They hate me. 352 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:38,855 So why do you commit your life to them? 353 00:15:38,897 --> 00:15:41,816 -Well, that's the thing. Ain't them. It's ball. -Cookie: Same thing. 354 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:45,695 Magic: Well, what you sayin' I should do? Don't care? 355 00:15:45,737 --> 00:15:47,864 I'm just saying I understand 356 00:15:47,906 --> 00:15:49,574 how tiring it is, 357 00:15:49,574 --> 00:15:52,410 giving your heart and soul to something 358 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:54,079 that won't give it back. 359 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:55,872 Come on, Cook. I be giving back. 360 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:57,874 I gotta finish packing. 361 00:15:57,915 --> 00:16:00,710 -Magic: You know I want to! -You've mentioned that. 362 00:16:00,752 --> 00:16:02,754 Magic: Let me prove it to your face. 363 00:16:02,796 --> 00:16:05,548 You comin' up here, right? Why don't I get to see you? 364 00:16:05,590 --> 00:16:08,385 'Cause you're in LA, and my convention is in San Diego. 365 00:16:08,426 --> 00:16:10,553 Then, drive on up. 366 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:13,473 'Cause I'm supposed to come to you? 367 00:16:13,515 --> 00:16:15,392 You know pre-season startin'. 368 00:16:15,433 --> 00:16:17,435 Cookie: And I know how important that is. 369 00:16:20,939 --> 00:16:23,775 -So what am I supposed to do? -Cookie: Nothing. 370 00:16:23,775 --> 00:16:25,151 You've done the best you can. 371 00:16:25,193 --> 00:16:27,445 ♪♪ 372 00:16:27,445 --> 00:16:29,572 Okay, I gotta go. 373 00:16:29,572 --> 00:16:31,116 I'll talk to you later? 374 00:16:32,784 --> 00:16:35,286 -I'll talk to you later, Cook. -Cookie: Bye. 375 00:16:35,829 --> 00:16:36,871 (hangs up) 376 00:16:40,125 --> 00:16:44,004 ♪♪ 377 00:16:44,045 --> 00:16:45,672 Fellas, you ain't gonna fuckin' believe this. 378 00:16:45,714 --> 00:16:47,007 All summer, I've been knockin' on doors, 379 00:16:47,048 --> 00:16:48,258 tryin' to find the answer, 380 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:50,927 and which blind hog sniffs out the acorn? 381 00:16:50,969 --> 00:16:51,970 Who? 382 00:16:52,012 --> 00:16:53,096 Dr. Jerry fucking Buss is who. 383 00:16:53,138 --> 00:16:54,305 Pat Riley: Get outta here. 384 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:56,141 Jerry West: Nope. 385 00:16:56,182 --> 00:16:57,684 -What's the acorn? -Pat: Yeah, who is it? 386 00:16:59,644 --> 00:17:00,854 Swen Nater. 387 00:17:00,895 --> 00:17:03,356 Get the fuck outta here. 388 00:17:03,398 --> 00:17:04,816 -Bingo! -(claps) 389 00:17:04,816 --> 00:17:05,983 Seven feet of Swedish meat. 390 00:17:06,026 --> 00:17:07,986 That guy's a fuckin' giant! 391 00:17:07,986 --> 00:17:09,362 Woulda helped Cap with Moses! 392 00:17:09,404 --> 00:17:10,989 Fuck yeah, he woulda helped Cap with Moses! 393 00:17:10,989 --> 00:17:12,490 And you know what? I also got him to toss in 394 00:17:12,490 --> 00:17:15,702 his first-round draft pick, too. Kid named Byron Scott. 395 00:17:15,743 --> 00:17:18,329 -Pat: Yeah, can he play? -Jerry West: Fuck yeah, he can play, Pat. 396 00:17:18,329 --> 00:17:21,207 I scouted him myself. Range out the fuckin' building. 397 00:17:21,249 --> 00:17:24,169 Lanky, fast, mean streak a mile fuckin' long, Bill. 398 00:17:24,169 --> 00:17:25,337 We had him in the finals, 399 00:17:25,377 --> 00:17:27,130 Magic could've fed him out in the wing. 400 00:17:27,172 --> 00:17:29,007 Yeah. Spread the floor. 401 00:17:29,049 --> 00:17:31,176 He spread our butt cheeks, for all I give a fuck. 402 00:17:31,217 --> 00:17:33,178 That's what I'm worried about. Who do they want? 403 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:36,181 Okay, well, that's our dilemma. Okay? 404 00:17:36,181 --> 00:17:38,224 The new owner bought himself a team. 405 00:17:38,683 --> 00:17:40,143 (ding) 406 00:17:40,352 --> 00:17:42,395 Jerry West: Alright? He wants to build a poor man's Lakers. 407 00:17:42,437 --> 00:17:44,522 You know, get the SoCal riff-raff comin' in. 408 00:17:44,564 --> 00:17:46,441 So, he's gonna wanna pick one of our starters. 409 00:17:47,442 --> 00:17:49,361 Well, obviously, not Cap or Magic. 410 00:17:49,361 --> 00:17:50,987 Absolutely not fuckin' Cap. No. 411 00:17:51,029 --> 00:17:53,198 I mean, it's not my fuckin' first barbecue, okay? 412 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:56,659 He wants prime fuckin' rib, so that rules out Rambis, too. 413 00:17:56,701 --> 00:17:58,953 Okay? He's a baked potato. 414 00:17:59,871 --> 00:18:01,664 (sighs) 415 00:18:01,706 --> 00:18:04,876 (light, suspenseful music playing) 416 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:08,755 Wilkes was fantastic in the finals. 417 00:18:08,797 --> 00:18:10,674 Yeah. Yeah, he was. You got a fuckin' point there, Bill. 418 00:18:10,715 --> 00:18:12,092 He was excellent in the finals. 419 00:18:12,133 --> 00:18:15,553 He's not a handful either, is he? 420 00:18:15,553 --> 00:18:17,722 ♪♪ 421 00:18:20,308 --> 00:18:23,853 ♪♪ 422 00:18:23,895 --> 00:18:26,606 (ambient traffic noise) 423 00:18:26,648 --> 00:18:28,650 -Magic: Damn. -Yeah. 424 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:32,153 Yeah, I know, I know. It's fuckin'-- 425 00:18:33,113 --> 00:18:34,906 It's a tough one. 426 00:18:34,948 --> 00:18:38,076 (panting) You talkin' to anybody else? 427 00:18:38,076 --> 00:18:39,577 Nope. 428 00:18:40,662 --> 00:18:42,664 Talkin' to the guy that runs the show. 429 00:18:44,082 --> 00:18:46,418 Well, this Cap's team. 430 00:18:46,418 --> 00:18:48,420 (soft laugh) We'll keep sayin' that, 431 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:51,047 but as time goes on, 432 00:18:51,089 --> 00:18:52,590 you're the guy with the ball in his hands. 433 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:54,426 You're the guy the fellas look to in the locker room. 434 00:18:58,179 --> 00:18:59,764 (sighs) 435 00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:02,892 You got a problem with this, you need to pipe up. 436 00:19:02,934 --> 00:19:04,436 Well, shit, I don't know. 437 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:06,312 -Man got a life here. -I know. 438 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:07,856 Look-- (sighs) 439 00:19:09,649 --> 00:19:11,443 You know, bein' the leader on a team 440 00:19:11,443 --> 00:19:13,737 means makin' hard decisions. 441 00:19:13,778 --> 00:19:15,488 Unless, of course, you wanna spend next summer 442 00:19:15,530 --> 00:19:16,948 like you spent this one. 443 00:19:16,948 --> 00:19:18,908 Yeah. You know, ain't nobody want that. 444 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:20,785 (laughs) Well, then okay. 445 00:19:21,578 --> 00:19:23,121 Now's the time. 446 00:19:24,539 --> 00:19:27,500 (sighs) We gotta win. 447 00:19:27,542 --> 00:19:29,044 Yes, sir. 448 00:19:30,462 --> 00:19:32,464 -(pats leg) -We got to win. 449 00:19:37,635 --> 00:19:38,636 (sighs) 450 00:19:38,636 --> 00:19:41,181 (crowd chattering) 451 00:19:41,222 --> 00:19:43,933 ("She's A Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton playing) 452 00:19:43,975 --> 00:19:46,978 ♪♪ 453 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:48,897 ♪ Yeah ♪ 454 00:19:49,981 --> 00:19:51,232 ♪ Ooh ♪ 455 00:19:52,150 --> 00:19:53,860 ♪ Ooh, hoo ♪ 456 00:19:53,902 --> 00:19:55,695 ♪ Look at her ♪ 457 00:19:55,737 --> 00:19:57,739 ♪ She's a bad mama jama ♪ 458 00:20:00,575 --> 00:20:04,204 (dinging) 459 00:20:04,245 --> 00:20:08,375 ♪ She's a bad mama jama ♪ 460 00:20:08,416 --> 00:20:11,795 ♪ Just as fine as she can be ♪ 461 00:20:11,836 --> 00:20:14,881 Man, we just got swept, and this nigga trying out for "Soul Train." 462 00:20:14,923 --> 00:20:18,385 Yeah. No wonder he ain't working on his D. 463 00:20:18,426 --> 00:20:20,345 Bob McAdoo (laughs): Too busy working with the other one. 464 00:20:20,387 --> 00:20:22,514 Michael Cooper: Debbie Allen, man. 465 00:20:22,514 --> 00:20:25,016 She's sexy as hell! 466 00:20:25,016 --> 00:20:27,852 Shit, I'd take a beat down from Wanda for a night with that. 467 00:20:28,728 --> 00:20:30,438 ♪ She's built ♪ 468 00:20:30,480 --> 00:20:33,024 ♪ Oh, she's stacked ♪ 469 00:20:33,024 --> 00:20:36,027 -Can't say he ain't got game. -Shit, Sixers can. 470 00:20:36,069 --> 00:20:37,195 (laughter) 471 00:20:37,529 --> 00:20:39,030 Knee don't look too bad right now, huh? 472 00:20:39,072 --> 00:20:40,365 -Mm-mm -Hers neither. 473 00:20:41,241 --> 00:20:45,078 ♪ Got all the curves men like ♪ 474 00:20:45,120 --> 00:20:46,413 ♪ Look at her ♪ 475 00:20:46,454 --> 00:20:49,040 ♪ She's a bad mama jama ♪ 476 00:20:50,542 --> 00:20:53,837 ♪ Just as fine as she can be ♪ 477 00:20:53,878 --> 00:20:57,257 ♪ Hey! She's a bad mama jama ♪ 478 00:20:57,298 --> 00:21:00,385 ♪ Oh, just as fine as she can... ♪ 479 00:21:00,385 --> 00:21:02,262 (song fades) 480 00:21:04,723 --> 00:21:07,225 (indistinct chatter) 481 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:10,562 I know I don't have a ton of managerial experience yet, 482 00:21:10,562 --> 00:21:12,564 but I understand the youth market, 483 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:14,482 -and the cutting-edge-- -Buyer 1: Of Michigan. 484 00:21:17,068 --> 00:21:19,738 (laughs) Trends these days are national, 485 00:21:19,738 --> 00:21:21,948 -so anyone-- -But they start right here. 486 00:21:21,990 --> 00:21:24,034 -Cookie: Yes... Mm-hmm. -LA, New York. 487 00:21:24,075 --> 00:21:25,452 We need our fingers on that pulse. 488 00:21:25,493 --> 00:21:27,120 Buyer 1: We're after the entire country, 489 00:21:27,162 --> 00:21:29,247 not just the... urban demographic. 490 00:21:29,831 --> 00:21:32,751 -And I was hoping you would say that because I live in-- -Ms. Kelly. 491 00:21:32,792 --> 00:21:34,586 Hey, sorry I'm late. Excuse me. 492 00:21:35,420 --> 00:21:36,921 You almost done here, baby? 493 00:21:38,590 --> 00:21:40,133 Uh... 494 00:21:40,175 --> 00:21:42,302 -Yeah, I-- -No, please. Please stay. 495 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:47,265 Arnold Felker, Hecht Company. Huge fan. 496 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:50,643 (laughs) For real? 497 00:21:50,685 --> 00:21:53,271 -How about that, Cook? You know I love me some Hecht. -(Cookie chuckles) 498 00:21:54,439 --> 00:21:56,733 Magic: She tell you about how she be picking out all my clothes? 499 00:21:56,775 --> 00:21:59,986 -Buyer 1: Is that right? -Magic: Yeah. Team, too. 500 00:22:00,028 --> 00:22:02,238 From them African get-downs Kareem be sporting 501 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,115 to Norm and Coop's club vines. 502 00:22:04,115 --> 00:22:06,451 Everywhere I go, people be like, 503 00:22:06,451 --> 00:22:10,997 -"Where you get that?" I be like, "My girl Cook." -(Cookie laughs) 504 00:22:11,039 --> 00:22:13,291 Magic: Keep me sharp as a tack. 505 00:22:13,333 --> 00:22:15,835 This is my secret weapon right here. 506 00:22:15,877 --> 00:22:18,797 Well, your secret is safe with us. 507 00:22:20,632 --> 00:22:23,510 -Y'all tell y'all kiddies Magic said be good now, aight? -Absolutely. 508 00:22:24,803 --> 00:22:28,348 -We'll be in touch, Ms. Kelly. -Thank you. Thank you. 509 00:22:30,308 --> 00:22:32,519 Boy, what are you doing here? 510 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:34,354 You happy to see me, though, huh? 511 00:22:35,855 --> 00:22:37,148 If you gonna have me lying, 512 00:22:37,190 --> 00:22:39,150 I'd like to have a heads up next time. 513 00:22:42,487 --> 00:22:43,988 Thank you. 514 00:22:47,492 --> 00:22:49,077 So what happened to pre-season? 515 00:22:49,994 --> 00:22:52,288 So Coach'll fine me a few bucks. 516 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:53,707 I had to see my girl. 517 00:22:53,748 --> 00:22:55,458 Your girl? 518 00:22:55,500 --> 00:22:57,627 That's what'd you be. At least what you should be. 519 00:22:57,669 --> 00:23:00,797 -And you know it, too. Just too damn hard-headed. -Earvin, I don't know-- 520 00:23:00,839 --> 00:23:02,549 But that's not why I'm here. 521 00:23:03,341 --> 00:23:05,010 I came to support you. 522 00:23:05,051 --> 00:23:06,553 You right. 523 00:23:08,346 --> 00:23:09,889 Your dreams matter as much as mine. 524 00:23:11,725 --> 00:23:12,684 So... 525 00:23:15,520 --> 00:23:19,524 Uh, anyway, I might as well get back before, 526 00:23:19,524 --> 00:23:22,068 you know, they fine my whole damn check. 527 00:23:24,571 --> 00:23:25,447 Wait. 528 00:23:30,535 --> 00:23:32,120 What's your boy Virgil gonna say? 529 00:23:33,955 --> 00:23:36,875 Your guess is as good as mine. 530 00:23:36,875 --> 00:23:39,878 I haven't been with Virgil for months. 531 00:23:41,046 --> 00:23:42,881 (Magic laughs) 532 00:23:42,881 --> 00:23:44,215 And you ain't tell me? 533 00:23:44,215 --> 00:23:47,552 ("For Once In My Life" by Nancy Wilson playing) 534 00:23:47,552 --> 00:23:49,846 ♪ For once in my life ♪ 535 00:23:49,888 --> 00:23:51,890 (muffled chatter) 536 00:23:51,931 --> 00:23:54,351 ♪ I have someone who needs me ♪ 537 00:23:54,392 --> 00:23:56,728 -Magic: Nah, but... -(Cookie giggles) 538 00:23:57,395 --> 00:23:59,647 ...the game ain't what last forever. 539 00:24:01,066 --> 00:24:02,567 This is. 540 00:24:04,235 --> 00:24:06,363 ♪ For once unafraid... ♪ 541 00:24:06,404 --> 00:24:09,074 Ain't letting you go this time, Cook. 542 00:24:10,241 --> 00:24:13,078 -So I'm a hostage? -(Magic laughs) 543 00:24:13,745 --> 00:24:17,582 Stop making me laugh, girl! I got important shit to say! 544 00:24:17,582 --> 00:24:20,168 -Important? Hm, let me pay attention. -Yeah! 545 00:24:22,420 --> 00:24:23,922 Been through enough to know 546 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:27,759 that the person I'm supposed to be with in this world is you. 547 00:24:27,759 --> 00:24:29,761 Been put you through so much, 548 00:24:29,803 --> 00:24:32,097 but you hang in there with me. 549 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:36,893 Always making me feel better when life be whipping my ass. 550 00:24:38,687 --> 00:24:41,606 Just wanna do the same for you. 551 00:24:43,108 --> 00:24:45,360 Someone lay hands on you? 552 00:24:46,653 --> 00:24:48,154 I mean it. 553 00:24:50,156 --> 00:24:52,867 You deserve a dude that's gonna give you the right type of love. 554 00:24:55,036 --> 00:24:57,455 And that's me. 555 00:24:58,957 --> 00:25:00,792 Come on, Cook. 556 00:25:02,377 --> 00:25:03,878 Gimme another chance. 557 00:25:05,296 --> 00:25:06,798 Just one more. 558 00:25:10,301 --> 00:25:11,970 ♪ For once, I can say ♪ 559 00:25:13,346 --> 00:25:15,473 ♪ This is mine, you can't take it ♪ 560 00:25:16,975 --> 00:25:19,477 Okay. (clears throat) Okay. 561 00:25:20,645 --> 00:25:22,647 One. More. 562 00:25:26,484 --> 00:25:28,486 One more. 563 00:25:28,528 --> 00:25:30,447 Listen up, world! 564 00:25:30,488 --> 00:25:33,199 This here, Cookie? My woman. 565 00:25:34,242 --> 00:25:35,660 Y'all hear that? 566 00:25:35,702 --> 00:25:37,495 I'ma act right! 567 00:25:37,537 --> 00:25:39,831 I'ma do right! 568 00:25:39,831 --> 00:25:41,332 (quietly) Earvin. Earvin. 569 00:25:41,332 --> 00:25:43,209 All y'all women, stay far away. 570 00:25:43,251 --> 00:25:46,338 That mean you. That mean you. That mean you. That mean you. 571 00:25:47,547 --> 00:25:50,508 Magic belong to Cookie and Cookie alone. 572 00:25:50,550 --> 00:25:54,012 -Sit down before you break your damn neck. Sit down! -(Magic laughs) 573 00:25:54,054 --> 00:25:55,513 Don't have to do all that. 574 00:25:55,555 --> 00:25:57,182 (cart rattling) 575 00:25:58,683 --> 00:26:00,894 (indistinct chatter) 576 00:26:00,935 --> 00:26:02,979 Norm Nixon: The fucking Clippers. 577 00:26:03,021 --> 00:26:05,398 And on your birthday. 578 00:26:05,440 --> 00:26:07,233 That's some cold shit there. 579 00:26:08,860 --> 00:26:11,863 Motherfuckers might as well send me to Siberia. 580 00:26:11,905 --> 00:26:12,739 (scoffs) 581 00:26:12,947 --> 00:26:14,407 (Debbie chuckles) 582 00:26:14,449 --> 00:26:17,035 -Well, ain't no guess who running point now. -Mm-hmm. 583 00:26:18,453 --> 00:26:19,954 (sighs) 584 00:26:21,956 --> 00:26:24,209 (slight chuckle) You know, I remember... 585 00:26:26,044 --> 00:26:28,254 first time I stepped in that locker room. 586 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:32,550 Saw my jersey hanging there. 587 00:26:32,592 --> 00:26:35,929 Same room as Abdul-Jabbar. (chuckles) 588 00:26:36,930 --> 00:26:39,641 Three guards ahead of me in the rotation. 589 00:26:41,476 --> 00:26:44,479 All I was hoping for was to make the team. 590 00:26:46,231 --> 00:26:48,566 Most important thing in the whole world. 591 00:26:49,651 --> 00:26:51,152 Being a Laker. 592 00:26:53,905 --> 00:26:55,907 I never thought it'd end. 593 00:26:57,492 --> 00:26:59,577 Everything does, baby. 594 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:04,582 ("Get in a Hurry" by Eugene Blacknell & The New Breed plays) 595 00:27:04,624 --> 00:27:08,044 (people chattering, laughing) 596 00:27:08,086 --> 00:27:10,922 -Trade a motherfucker on his birthday. -That's just cold, man. 597 00:27:10,922 --> 00:27:12,382 Could just be getting warmed up, too. 598 00:27:12,424 --> 00:27:13,717 Michael: It ain't right is what it is. 599 00:27:13,758 --> 00:27:16,302 Hey, how y'all gonna start my shit without me? 600 00:27:16,344 --> 00:27:18,722 -(laughter) -Okay. 601 00:27:19,472 --> 00:27:22,767 Cap. How you doing? Good to see you. Good to see you. 602 00:27:22,767 --> 00:27:24,728 -There he is! -Kareem: Good to see you. 603 00:27:24,769 --> 00:27:26,438 Norm: What's going on, man? 604 00:27:26,438 --> 00:27:27,939 How you guys doing? Hey, hey, hey. 605 00:27:27,939 --> 00:27:29,441 Happy birthday, man. 606 00:27:29,441 --> 00:27:33,111 -Some bullshit. -Yeah, that it is, but, um, 607 00:27:33,153 --> 00:27:35,613 can't say I wasn't surprised. 608 00:27:35,655 --> 00:27:37,115 Hey, that's the name of the game, right? 609 00:27:37,115 --> 00:27:40,035 Here today, gone tomorrow. 610 00:27:40,869 --> 00:27:41,953 All good, though. 611 00:27:42,454 --> 00:27:44,164 Chance to say goodbye. 612 00:27:45,957 --> 00:27:48,168 ♪♪ 613 00:27:48,209 --> 00:27:50,795 Norm: Oh shit! (laughs) 614 00:27:50,795 --> 00:27:52,339 Look what the cat dragged in. 615 00:27:52,380 --> 00:27:53,965 My first coach! 616 00:27:54,007 --> 00:27:55,925 Made me a Laker. 617 00:27:55,967 --> 00:27:57,844 (scratchy voice) Jerry motherfucking West. 618 00:27:57,886 --> 00:27:59,679 (Jerry West laughs) 619 00:27:59,721 --> 00:28:01,097 I just wanted to stop by, Norm, 620 00:28:01,139 --> 00:28:03,600 and say thank you for everything. 621 00:28:03,641 --> 00:28:05,435 Yeah. 622 00:28:05,477 --> 00:28:07,479 Mm. You ain't never liked me, Jerry. 623 00:28:08,980 --> 00:28:10,440 You said as much to my face, 624 00:28:10,482 --> 00:28:13,485 so I know this was your call. Still... 625 00:28:14,986 --> 00:28:17,322 I like to think there's some respect. 626 00:28:19,657 --> 00:28:21,701 Alright! Here, let's raise our glasses! 627 00:28:21,743 --> 00:28:23,953 Let's raise our glasses! Okay. 628 00:28:23,995 --> 00:28:26,331 Now, once I get over this shit, 629 00:28:26,373 --> 00:28:29,209 I'ma wish y'all good luck. But, 630 00:28:29,250 --> 00:28:30,502 next time I see you, 631 00:28:30,543 --> 00:28:32,796 then I'ma bust your ass. 632 00:28:32,837 --> 00:28:34,214 -(laughter) -(glasses clink) 633 00:28:34,255 --> 00:28:36,341 Chick: Norm down the middle. Norm all the way. 634 00:28:36,383 --> 00:28:38,176 Just too much Norm Nixon 635 00:28:38,218 --> 00:28:40,178 giving the Lakers a taste of what they miss. 636 00:28:40,929 --> 00:28:42,847 (echoing) Let's go! 637 00:28:42,847 --> 00:28:45,058 Host 1 (on radio): ...a storm rolled in, blew away the Lakers. 638 00:28:45,100 --> 00:28:47,560 Norm Nixon blistering his former teammates 639 00:28:47,602 --> 00:28:49,729 and a rare Clippers victory. 640 00:28:49,771 --> 00:28:51,481 Pete (on radio): Hey, this is Pete from Tarzana. 641 00:28:51,523 --> 00:28:52,899 Hey, you think the Lakers still got a shot 642 00:28:52,941 --> 00:28:55,068 to make some noise in the Western Conference? 643 00:28:55,110 --> 00:28:56,695 Host 1: Great question. Safe to say 644 00:28:56,736 --> 00:28:58,697 the league's catching up with Showtime. 645 00:28:58,738 --> 00:29:00,824 Host 2 (on radio): You ask me, that Byron Scott's gonna pay off 646 00:29:00,865 --> 00:29:02,534 some big dividends at the guard position. 647 00:29:02,575 --> 00:29:04,369 Jerry West done him a good one there. 648 00:29:04,369 --> 00:29:06,371 Host 1: Kansas City just hired Jack McKinney. 649 00:29:06,413 --> 00:29:09,207 Bet he's gonna have the Kings running like greyhounds. 650 00:29:09,207 --> 00:29:11,042 Can the Lakers regain an edge in a league 651 00:29:11,084 --> 00:29:12,544 that stole their bag of tricks? 652 00:29:12,544 --> 00:29:14,045 Maybe Riley's out of answers. 653 00:29:14,045 --> 00:29:16,172 That sure would bring a smile to Red-- 654 00:29:16,214 --> 00:29:18,383 (indistinct office chatter) 655 00:29:19,426 --> 00:29:21,428 Norm got his pound of flesh. 656 00:29:21,469 --> 00:29:23,763 Yeah, well, if we keep sleepwalking, 657 00:29:23,805 --> 00:29:26,224 -he won't be the last. -Chris Riley: Pat. 658 00:29:26,933 --> 00:29:28,560 It is the first week of the season. 659 00:29:29,102 --> 00:29:31,563 Yeah, this is when it happens. Hm? 660 00:29:32,063 --> 00:29:34,190 When you start getting comfortable with losing. 661 00:29:34,232 --> 00:29:36,026 You made it to the finals last year. 662 00:29:36,067 --> 00:29:39,070 -You won it all the year before. -That right there? 663 00:29:39,112 --> 00:29:42,407 -That is our fucking problem. -Chris: What? Winning? 664 00:29:43,116 --> 00:29:46,745 Ye-- Leaning on it. like a fucking crutch. 665 00:29:48,455 --> 00:29:50,582 You get to the top of the mountain, 666 00:29:50,582 --> 00:29:52,417 you ease up. 667 00:29:52,417 --> 00:29:55,795 It's natural. You don't even know you're doing it. 668 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:58,757 Next thing, you're losing to the fucking Clippers in November. 669 00:29:58,757 --> 00:30:00,467 And it doesn't even cost you a good night's sleep! 670 00:30:00,508 --> 00:30:01,926 Chris: 'Cause they're not hungry anymore? 671 00:30:01,926 --> 00:30:04,054 No, they love the game. They love it. 672 00:30:04,095 --> 00:30:05,930 They wanna win. 673 00:30:05,930 --> 00:30:08,892 But, in the beginning, they fuckin' needed it. 674 00:30:08,933 --> 00:30:10,810 They needed it, and I'm not seeing need. 675 00:30:10,852 --> 00:30:12,812 I'm seeing their minds say, 676 00:30:12,854 --> 00:30:14,439 "Fuck it! We already got two rings!" 677 00:30:14,439 --> 00:30:16,775 I fucking-- I rant, I rave. 678 00:30:16,775 --> 00:30:19,027 I write these fucking speeches. 679 00:30:22,322 --> 00:30:23,365 (Pat sighs) 680 00:30:24,324 --> 00:30:25,617 I'm running out of shit to say. 681 00:30:29,496 --> 00:30:32,916 (indistinct TV chatter) 682 00:30:32,957 --> 00:30:34,626 (Magic sighs) 683 00:30:36,961 --> 00:30:39,005 -There you are. Come here! -(pats couch) 684 00:30:39,047 --> 00:30:42,133 "Godfather" is about to start. What took you so long? 685 00:30:42,175 --> 00:30:44,969 Just, um, thinking of something. 686 00:30:46,471 --> 00:30:47,722 Must be serious. 687 00:30:48,807 --> 00:30:50,058 Uh-huh. 688 00:30:50,642 --> 00:30:53,978 -Uh-oh. Okay. -Nah. Ain't nothing bad. 689 00:30:54,979 --> 00:30:56,981 (TV chatter continues) 690 00:30:59,859 --> 00:31:02,862 -Earvin-- -Cook, we family. 691 00:31:05,365 --> 00:31:07,492 Always will be. 692 00:31:07,492 --> 00:31:09,953 As long as I'm in this world, 693 00:31:09,994 --> 00:31:11,996 you ain't in it on your lonesome. 694 00:31:13,873 --> 00:31:14,749 You hear me? 695 00:31:17,002 --> 00:31:20,005 (gentle music playing) 696 00:31:24,009 --> 00:31:27,637 So, what you say? 697 00:31:27,679 --> 00:31:30,181 -You didn't ask me anything. -(soft laugh) 698 00:31:30,890 --> 00:31:32,892 ♪♪ 699 00:31:35,562 --> 00:31:36,855 Will you marry me? 700 00:31:43,695 --> 00:31:46,197 (soft laugh) 701 00:31:46,197 --> 00:31:48,199 -You still ain't said nothing yet. -Yes! 702 00:31:48,241 --> 00:31:50,035 -(both laugh) -Yes. 703 00:31:50,035 --> 00:31:50,869 I'll marry you. 704 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:55,582 (inaudible dialogue) 705 00:31:59,711 --> 00:32:01,671 Hon! 706 00:32:01,713 --> 00:32:03,882 You upstairs? 707 00:32:03,882 --> 00:32:05,425 Guess what? 708 00:32:05,467 --> 00:32:07,218 Earvin got engaged! 709 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:10,221 Hey. 710 00:32:12,140 --> 00:32:14,434 What's going on here? (laughs) 711 00:32:14,476 --> 00:32:16,227 You taking a trip? 712 00:32:16,227 --> 00:32:18,229 What's wrong? 713 00:32:18,271 --> 00:32:19,314 You're married. 714 00:32:20,482 --> 00:32:22,942 Yeah. No shit. I was there, remember? (laughs) 715 00:32:22,984 --> 00:32:24,444 Hm... 716 00:32:24,486 --> 00:32:25,570 To somebody else. 717 00:32:26,905 --> 00:32:28,573 Your life insurance agent called, 718 00:32:28,615 --> 00:32:30,450 looking for your wife. I told him that was me. 719 00:32:30,492 --> 00:32:31,868 He said, "Not unless you moved to Utah." 720 00:32:31,910 --> 00:32:33,578 What are you talking about? 721 00:32:33,578 --> 00:32:36,081 You're still fucking married to JoAnn! 722 00:32:36,456 --> 00:32:38,917 I called the fucking courts 723 00:32:38,917 --> 00:32:40,960 and you never filed the divorce papers! 724 00:32:41,002 --> 00:32:43,254 Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Hang on! Hang on! 725 00:32:43,254 --> 00:32:45,632 Hang on. Okay. That-- 726 00:32:45,674 --> 00:32:48,468 Okay. I-- Yeah, it doesn't sound good. 727 00:32:48,510 --> 00:32:50,720 I get it. But, you're misunderstanding. 728 00:32:50,762 --> 00:32:52,472 It's just a-- it's a clerical thing. 729 00:32:52,514 --> 00:32:54,641 It's not-- You know how I am about paperwork! 730 00:32:54,683 --> 00:32:56,643 It sounds serious! It's not serious! 731 00:32:56,685 --> 00:32:58,561 I've got that fucking paperwork here somewhere. 732 00:32:58,603 --> 00:33:01,606 -JoAnn signed it. I was intending to file it-- -Just stop! 733 00:33:02,357 --> 00:33:04,401 So you knew. 734 00:33:04,442 --> 00:33:06,820 You knew you were not divorced. 735 00:33:08,446 --> 00:33:10,573 I mean... I didn't-- 736 00:33:10,615 --> 00:33:12,951 Not intentionally... hiding it. 737 00:33:12,951 --> 00:33:14,828 I just was waiting, 738 00:33:14,869 --> 00:33:17,455 and I got distracted by this bullshit with the team, 739 00:33:17,497 --> 00:33:20,500 -and it slipped my mind! -Slipped your mind? 740 00:33:22,043 --> 00:33:24,254 This is my fucking life! 741 00:33:24,838 --> 00:33:27,340 -(gasp) -No, no, no. Hold on. 742 00:33:27,382 --> 00:33:28,675 What are you doing? Where are you going? 743 00:33:28,717 --> 00:33:31,970 -I'm leaving! -Over this. Over paperwork? 744 00:33:32,012 --> 00:33:33,972 Honey, please! 745 00:33:34,014 --> 00:33:35,807 Please listen to me! I'm in love with you! 746 00:33:35,849 --> 00:33:37,434 Go tell your wife. 747 00:33:37,475 --> 00:33:40,603 -You are my fucking wife! -No, I'm not! 748 00:33:40,645 --> 00:33:43,440 I am the first naked girl in a book 749 00:33:43,481 --> 00:33:45,442 full of naked girls. (sniffles) 750 00:33:45,483 --> 00:33:47,068 That's all you want anyway. 751 00:33:47,110 --> 00:33:49,320 The least you can do is admit it. 752 00:33:49,320 --> 00:33:52,157 That is not true. 753 00:33:52,198 --> 00:33:55,535 Oh, this is it, huh? This is it?! 754 00:33:55,577 --> 00:33:57,370 -You're walking out on me? -I'm not walking! 755 00:33:57,412 --> 00:33:59,205 -I'm fucking running. -Well, you know what? 756 00:33:59,247 --> 00:34:00,999 If you can't trust me, 757 00:34:01,041 --> 00:34:02,334 then you should get the fuck out. 758 00:34:02,334 --> 00:34:04,210 -(Honey sniffling) -(phone ringing) 759 00:34:04,252 --> 00:34:07,297 -Nice. -(slams door) 760 00:34:07,339 --> 00:34:09,382 (footsteps approach) 761 00:34:09,424 --> 00:34:12,010 -Dr. Buss? -Not now! 762 00:34:12,010 --> 00:34:14,012 It's about Kareem. 763 00:34:16,681 --> 00:34:19,809 I'm in Bel-Air where earlier tonight, a fire razed 764 00:34:19,851 --> 00:34:22,978 the home of Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 765 00:34:23,021 --> 00:34:25,190 Lost was a music collection 766 00:34:25,190 --> 00:34:28,525 of an estimated 3,000 jazz LPs 767 00:34:28,568 --> 00:34:32,530 and a lifetime of irreplaceable basketball memorabilia. 768 00:34:32,572 --> 00:34:34,157 Kareem was not inside at the time, 769 00:34:34,199 --> 00:34:37,077 but his companion, Cheryl Pistono, 770 00:34:37,118 --> 00:34:39,411 and their son were sleeping, but they managed to escape. 771 00:34:39,454 --> 00:34:42,831 And apparently the pet cat saved the day. 772 00:34:42,831 --> 00:34:44,668 And there's Kareem right there. 773 00:34:44,708 --> 00:34:47,712 ♪♪ 774 00:34:47,712 --> 00:34:50,715 (police radio chatter) 775 00:34:54,135 --> 00:34:56,388 Cheryl! Cheryl. God. 776 00:34:56,429 --> 00:34:58,431 -I was sleeping. I didn't know. -Kareem: It's okay. 777 00:34:58,473 --> 00:35:01,226 You're okay. You're okay. 778 00:35:01,267 --> 00:35:03,269 Oh, my God. (panting) 779 00:35:05,772 --> 00:35:07,774 (somber music playing) 780 00:35:09,317 --> 00:35:10,735 (mouthing) 781 00:35:10,777 --> 00:35:13,321 ♪♪ 782 00:35:18,243 --> 00:35:21,246 (quiet chatter) 783 00:35:23,081 --> 00:35:26,418 ♪♪ 784 00:35:26,418 --> 00:35:29,254 -(camera shutters snapping) -Fan 1: There he is! There he is! 785 00:35:29,254 --> 00:35:32,257 Tom Collins: Hey, Cap! So good to see you here. 786 00:35:32,257 --> 00:35:34,968 Thank God you're here in one piece. Praise the Lord. 787 00:35:35,010 --> 00:35:37,429 Look, these people, they came here to pay their respects-- 788 00:35:37,470 --> 00:35:39,139 Tom, I'm not doing that today. No autographs. 789 00:35:39,180 --> 00:35:41,182 -Kareem. -Fan 2: Hang in there, Kareem! 790 00:35:44,269 --> 00:35:46,104 Fan 3: We love you! 791 00:35:47,731 --> 00:35:49,441 Fan 4: We love you, Kareem! 792 00:35:49,482 --> 00:35:51,609 You know about this one? 793 00:35:51,651 --> 00:35:52,986 My dad says it's his favorite. 794 00:35:54,320 --> 00:35:57,282 -Your father is a wise man. -We're your biggest fans. 795 00:35:57,282 --> 00:35:59,784 They said you lost yours in the fire. 796 00:35:59,826 --> 00:36:01,202 Fan 5: We all love you. 797 00:36:02,370 --> 00:36:03,663 Fan 6: You're the greatest! 798 00:36:03,705 --> 00:36:05,331 Child: I love you, Kareem! 799 00:36:05,373 --> 00:36:09,085 (fans clamoring) 800 00:36:09,085 --> 00:36:11,171 No, it's okay. It's okay. Let them stay. 801 00:36:11,212 --> 00:36:13,631 (chatter continues) 802 00:36:15,216 --> 00:36:18,678 (quiet locker room chatter) 803 00:36:22,849 --> 00:36:25,143 Cap. I'm sorry to hear the news. 804 00:36:27,979 --> 00:36:29,981 Sorry about the crib, dude. 805 00:36:30,023 --> 00:36:31,816 Bob McAdoo: You deserve your night off, Cap. Go home. 806 00:36:31,816 --> 00:36:33,360 Yeah, he right. You ain't gotta be here, 807 00:36:33,401 --> 00:36:35,528 not for Dallas in November, man. 808 00:36:35,570 --> 00:36:36,780 Yes, I do. 809 00:36:36,821 --> 00:36:38,239 I belong here. 810 00:36:39,657 --> 00:36:41,242 (Kareem sighs) 811 00:36:41,826 --> 00:36:44,621 Fellas, c-can everybody sit down for a sec? Just... 812 00:36:44,662 --> 00:36:46,331 Just i-indulge me. 813 00:36:47,874 --> 00:36:48,875 (Kareem exhales sharply) 814 00:36:50,251 --> 00:36:51,670 (sighs) 815 00:37:02,514 --> 00:37:05,183 We touch people's lives. 816 00:37:05,225 --> 00:37:07,018 They suffer when we suffer. 817 00:37:07,060 --> 00:37:08,395 They thrill when we thrill. 818 00:37:08,436 --> 00:37:11,189 -We love you, Kareem. -We love you, Kareem... 819 00:37:11,189 --> 00:37:14,192 Kareem: They turn to us to lift their spirits, 820 00:37:14,234 --> 00:37:16,861 to show their children this is what excellence looks like. 821 00:37:16,861 --> 00:37:20,365 ♪♪ 822 00:37:20,407 --> 00:37:22,409 As captain of this team, 823 00:37:23,284 --> 00:37:25,370 I'm holding each and every one of you accountable. 824 00:37:27,038 --> 00:37:29,874 When we step between the lines... 825 00:37:29,916 --> 00:37:32,043 we will demand the highest of ourselves. 826 00:37:32,043 --> 00:37:33,545 (crowd cheering) 827 00:37:34,587 --> 00:37:35,463 Not just for us. 828 00:37:37,590 --> 00:37:38,717 For this city. 829 00:37:40,719 --> 00:37:41,594 For them. 830 00:37:41,636 --> 00:37:44,097 (cheering) 831 00:37:44,139 --> 00:37:46,558 ("Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who playing) 832 00:37:46,599 --> 00:37:47,600 Kareem: That's how you pay them back. 833 00:37:49,102 --> 00:37:51,229 Magic: Let's go, Cap! 834 00:37:51,271 --> 00:37:53,189 Make that a promise to each other. 835 00:37:53,231 --> 00:37:55,025 Make it to yourselves. 836 00:37:55,066 --> 00:37:59,279 Alright? Every day from now until June, every game, 837 00:37:59,320 --> 00:38:01,281 accept nothing but your absolute best. 838 00:38:01,322 --> 00:38:03,408 Kareem: Or get the fuck outta this locker room 839 00:38:03,408 --> 00:38:04,409 because you don't belong here. 840 00:38:04,451 --> 00:38:06,119 -Hell yeah! -That's right. 841 00:38:06,745 --> 00:38:09,205 -Because we won't be alone. -They are comin' for us. 842 00:38:09,247 --> 00:38:12,250 -(crowd cheering) -(camera shutter snaps) 843 00:38:12,250 --> 00:38:13,460 (inaudible dialogue) 844 00:38:13,501 --> 00:38:15,628 -(camera shutter snaps) -(cheering continues) 845 00:38:15,670 --> 00:38:17,380 They've seen us at our weakest. 846 00:38:17,422 --> 00:38:20,425 ♪♪ 847 00:38:20,467 --> 00:38:22,761 ♪ We'll be fighting in the streets ♪ 848 00:38:24,095 --> 00:38:25,430 They wanna stomp us out. 849 00:38:25,472 --> 00:38:27,599 ♪ With our children at our feet ♪ 850 00:38:27,599 --> 00:38:29,768 ♪ And the morals that they worship ♪ 851 00:38:29,768 --> 00:38:31,311 ♪ Will be gone ♪ 852 00:38:32,687 --> 00:38:34,564 I got a surprise for them, fellas. 853 00:38:34,606 --> 00:38:36,274 This old man ain't done. 854 00:38:36,316 --> 00:38:37,901 Chick: Everybody's waving their arms. 855 00:38:37,942 --> 00:38:39,944 It's in to Kareem. Going left, going right, 856 00:38:39,944 --> 00:38:41,321 going forward, gone! 857 00:38:41,363 --> 00:38:42,614 (crowd cheering) 858 00:38:42,655 --> 00:38:44,324 Chick: The pictures tell the words. 859 00:38:44,366 --> 00:38:46,618 Boy, they love their captain. They love their leader. 860 00:38:47,869 --> 00:38:49,996 And suffice to say, ladies and gentlemen, 861 00:38:50,038 --> 00:38:52,290 the new king of scoring has ascended his throne. 862 00:38:52,290 --> 00:38:55,293 His mama, his father, what an emotional moment... 863 00:38:55,293 --> 00:38:57,796 Kareem: So all these naysayers, all these doubters, 864 00:38:57,837 --> 00:38:59,631 they can kiss my ass 865 00:38:59,631 --> 00:39:02,300 'cause I'm bringing a parade back to this city! 866 00:39:02,342 --> 00:39:05,261 -How about you? What you gonna do? -(players cheer) 867 00:39:05,303 --> 00:39:06,304 Okay! 868 00:39:06,346 --> 00:39:08,515 Pat: Let's move it! Listen to Cap. 869 00:39:08,556 --> 00:39:09,641 Let's go! 870 00:39:09,641 --> 00:39:12,686 (crowd cheering) 871 00:39:12,727 --> 00:39:15,146 ♪♪ 872 00:39:15,188 --> 00:39:17,691 ♪ A change, it had to come ♪ 873 00:39:18,733 --> 00:39:21,236 ♪ We knew it all along ♪ 874 00:39:21,986 --> 00:39:26,366 ♪ We were liberated from the fold, that's all ♪ 875 00:39:28,827 --> 00:39:31,329 ♪ And the world looks just the same ♪ 876 00:39:32,664 --> 00:39:35,458 ♪ And history ain't changed ♪ 877 00:39:36,209 --> 00:39:40,714 ♪ 'Cause the banners, they all flown in the last war ♪ 878 00:39:43,508 --> 00:39:47,345 ♪ I'll tip my hat to the new constitution ♪ 879 00:39:47,345 --> 00:39:50,974 ♪ Take a bow for the new revolution ♪ 880 00:39:51,016 --> 00:39:54,227 ♪ Smile and grin at the change all around ♪ 881 00:39:54,269 --> 00:39:56,688 ♪ Pick up my guitar and play ♪ 882 00:39:57,939 --> 00:40:00,108 ♪ Just like yesterday ♪ 883 00:40:00,859 --> 00:40:04,237 ♪ Then I'll get on my knees and pray ♪ 884 00:40:05,071 --> 00:40:08,199 (crowd cheering) 885 00:40:08,742 --> 00:40:10,702 ♪ We don't get fooled again ♪ 886 00:40:10,702 --> 00:40:12,370 Pat: Horn sounds. Okay? 887 00:40:12,412 --> 00:40:14,706 You're playing great. You're playing Lakers ball. 888 00:40:14,748 --> 00:40:16,916 Be the best, we're gonna fuckin' find you. 889 00:40:16,958 --> 00:40:19,419 Kevin McHale: Hey, find 33, find 33. 890 00:40:19,753 --> 00:40:22,839 Okay? You show those motherfuckers what we're about. Okay? 891 00:40:22,881 --> 00:40:25,342 -Go out there and you fucking kill 'em. Let's go. -Hell yeah. 892 00:40:25,383 --> 00:40:26,801 -Pat: One, two, three. -Players: Kill 'em! 893 00:40:27,052 --> 00:40:29,888 -Player: Celtics on three. One, two, three! -Players: Celtics! 894 00:40:29,888 --> 00:40:32,515 ♪♪ 895 00:40:32,557 --> 00:40:34,392 (crowd cheering) 896 00:40:36,436 --> 00:40:39,564 ♪♪ 897 00:40:40,940 --> 00:40:42,567 (song ends) 898 00:40:42,609 --> 00:40:46,071 Announcer (on radio): Milwaukee in a must-win situation. 899 00:40:46,112 --> 00:40:48,198 Only four other teams have overcome 900 00:40:48,239 --> 00:40:49,574 a three-to-one deficit. 901 00:40:49,574 --> 00:40:51,743 Of course, one of those was the Celtics in '81 902 00:40:51,743 --> 00:40:53,787 on their way to a championship. 903 00:40:53,828 --> 00:40:57,040 Alright, here we go. Bird gets the inbound from McHale, 904 00:40:57,082 --> 00:40:59,751 gives it to DJ, bringing it upcourt. 905 00:40:59,793 --> 00:41:01,252 The Celtics in no hurry. 906 00:41:01,294 --> 00:41:03,588 Sidney Moncrief picks up Johnson now 907 00:41:03,630 --> 00:41:06,091 -as they cross half-court, applying some pressure. -(doorbell rings) 908 00:41:06,091 --> 00:41:08,927 Announcer: And now Marques Johnson picks him up on the switch 909 00:41:08,968 --> 00:41:11,012 and the Celtics are inching closer... 910 00:41:12,138 --> 00:41:13,765 Dr. Buss. 911 00:41:13,807 --> 00:41:16,393 Marvin Mitchelson. Nice to meet you. 912 00:41:16,434 --> 00:41:18,353 You're being served. 913 00:41:20,146 --> 00:41:21,147 By who? 914 00:41:21,189 --> 00:41:22,565 Me. 915 00:41:22,607 --> 00:41:24,901 And your wife. Well, ex-wife. 916 00:41:24,901 --> 00:41:26,611 Well, sort of. 917 00:41:26,611 --> 00:41:29,114 $100 million? 918 00:41:29,114 --> 00:41:30,615 Yeah. 919 00:41:30,615 --> 00:41:32,742 But, Honey is a reasonable woman. 920 00:41:32,784 --> 00:41:34,494 She'll settle for Magic and Kareem. 921 00:41:34,953 --> 00:41:37,831 Hey, good luck tonight. Go Lakers. 922 00:41:38,623 --> 00:41:42,502 ♪♪ 923 00:41:42,544 --> 00:41:44,504 (crowd cheering) 924 00:41:47,132 --> 00:41:49,634 Two minutes, and if the Celtics hang on, and the Lakers win, 925 00:41:49,676 --> 00:41:52,637 they'll meet in the finals for the first time in 15 years. 926 00:41:52,637 --> 00:41:54,264 Announcer (on radio): The match-up fans have been waiting for, 927 00:41:54,305 --> 00:41:58,351 Magic Johnson versus the reigning MVP Larry Bird. 928 00:41:59,644 --> 00:42:01,771 Celtics trying to milk the clock. 929 00:42:01,813 --> 00:42:03,356 Come on, motherfuckers. Bring it. 930 00:42:03,398 --> 00:42:05,650 Man, I just want a piece of these crackers, man. 931 00:42:05,650 --> 00:42:08,278 -Announcer: Looks like too little too late. -What do you say? You ready? 932 00:42:08,319 --> 00:42:10,113 What the fuck-- Fuck, no, Bill. No. 933 00:42:10,155 --> 00:42:13,158 Come on. It's a new day. You're gonna beat Red at his own game. 934 00:42:13,199 --> 00:42:15,869 -You tryin' to fuckin' jinx us? Huh? -(Bill sighs) 935 00:42:15,910 --> 00:42:18,204 Let me tell you something, Jerry. 936 00:42:18,246 --> 00:42:21,332 -Just-- -That Norm trade. That took balls. 937 00:42:21,374 --> 00:42:23,335 You pulled this team outta the can this year. 938 00:42:23,335 --> 00:42:26,338 You saved this team, and I want you to remember that. 939 00:42:27,422 --> 00:42:30,008 Announcer (on radio): Johnson to Bird in the corner! 940 00:42:30,008 --> 00:42:31,468 On the way! 941 00:42:31,509 --> 00:42:34,137 -Good! -(players cheer) 942 00:42:34,179 --> 00:42:36,014 (excited chatter) 943 00:42:36,014 --> 00:42:38,308 Pack your bags for Beantown, boys! 944 00:42:38,350 --> 00:42:40,352 Michael: Cook us up some leprechauns! 945 00:42:40,352 --> 00:42:42,228 Get that champagne ready! 946 00:42:42,270 --> 00:42:43,855 Yeah, we're not doing that this year! 947 00:42:43,855 --> 00:42:45,190 We're not doing that this year. 948 00:42:45,231 --> 00:42:46,858 Announcer: And now it's up to the Lakers... 949 00:42:46,858 --> 00:42:49,027 -Jerry Buss: Listen up. Turn that shit off. -(radio turns off) 950 00:42:49,611 --> 00:42:52,238 I know... 951 00:42:52,280 --> 00:42:55,909 Usually, we clinch a conference final, 952 00:42:55,950 --> 00:42:57,535 which you're gonna do tonight, 953 00:42:59,287 --> 00:43:00,914 it'd be time to celebrate. Get ourselves 954 00:43:00,955 --> 00:43:04,376 a couple cases of bubbly, throw ourselves a little party. 955 00:43:04,417 --> 00:43:05,835 But not this time. 956 00:43:05,877 --> 00:43:08,505 Look, I don't know about you, 957 00:43:08,546 --> 00:43:10,799 but I am sick and tired of losing. 958 00:43:11,633 --> 00:43:13,885 And right now, tonight, 959 00:43:13,927 --> 00:43:16,763 I just wanna beat somebody's ass like you're about to. 960 00:43:16,805 --> 00:43:19,224 ♪♪ 961 00:43:19,224 --> 00:43:21,226 But, Boston and us... 962 00:43:23,061 --> 00:43:26,731 People say that's the greatest rivalry in sports, 963 00:43:26,773 --> 00:43:28,483 but it's not. 964 00:43:29,651 --> 00:43:31,277 It's not! 965 00:43:31,319 --> 00:43:34,072 When your team is 0-7, 966 00:43:34,114 --> 00:43:36,074 that ain't a rivalry! 967 00:43:36,116 --> 00:43:38,201 That's total domination! 968 00:43:38,618 --> 00:43:42,080 Crowd (chanting): Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! 969 00:43:42,122 --> 00:43:45,250 We need to cut their fuckin' hearts out! 970 00:43:45,250 --> 00:43:47,460 We need to show the world that we're still the kings! 971 00:43:49,254 --> 00:43:52,090 So that's what you're stepping into, 972 00:43:52,090 --> 00:43:53,883 and that's what you're going to change. 973 00:43:53,925 --> 00:43:56,011 All that pain and heartache! 974 00:43:57,762 --> 00:43:59,889 You get to pay it back! 975 00:43:59,931 --> 00:44:03,059 And we don't celebrate until we do! 976 00:44:03,101 --> 00:44:04,728 So when you're thinking about going out tonight, 977 00:44:04,769 --> 00:44:05,770 having that beer, 978 00:44:07,147 --> 00:44:10,525 I'll remind you of the immortal words 979 00:44:11,443 --> 00:44:12,944 of Paul Revere 980 00:44:12,944 --> 00:44:16,031 spoken 200 years ago, right down the street! 981 00:44:17,323 --> 00:44:19,784 (whispers) The Lakers are coming. 982 00:44:19,826 --> 00:44:22,287 The Lakers are coming. 983 00:44:22,328 --> 00:44:23,580 Right now, 984 00:44:23,621 --> 00:44:25,790 they have history on their side. 985 00:44:25,832 --> 00:44:27,709 They're the dynasty. 986 00:44:28,293 --> 00:44:30,754 And they're bringing their fuckin' girls 987 00:44:30,795 --> 00:44:33,465 and their fair-weather sissy fans! 988 00:44:34,883 --> 00:44:36,593 And they're gonna try to burn this place, 989 00:44:36,634 --> 00:44:38,053 our house! 990 00:44:38,803 --> 00:44:40,138 To cinders. 991 00:44:40,180 --> 00:44:41,639 We're the flash in the pan, 992 00:44:41,639 --> 00:44:44,017 and that's all we're ever gonna be 993 00:44:44,059 --> 00:44:45,852 until we beat 994 00:44:45,894 --> 00:44:48,938 the goddamn Celtics! 995 00:44:48,980 --> 00:44:52,817 Crowd (chanting): Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! 996 00:44:54,152 --> 00:44:55,320 Beat LA. 997 00:44:55,320 --> 00:44:57,113 Fuck Boston! 998 00:44:57,155 --> 00:44:58,490 Beat LA! 999 00:44:58,490 --> 00:44:59,824 Fuck Boston. 1000 00:44:59,824 --> 00:45:01,159 All: Beat LA! 1001 00:45:01,201 --> 00:45:02,702 All: Fuck Boston! 1002 00:45:02,744 --> 00:45:05,288 -Beat LA! -Fuck Boston! 1003 00:45:05,330 --> 00:45:07,499 ("Burning Down The House" by Talking Heads playing) 1004 00:45:07,499 --> 00:45:09,376 ♪ Watch out ♪ 1005 00:45:09,417 --> 00:45:12,003 ♪ You might get what you're after ♪ 1006 00:45:12,003 --> 00:45:14,172 ♪ Cool babies ♪ 1007 00:45:14,172 --> 00:45:16,174 ♪ Strange, but not a stranger ♪ 1008 00:45:17,217 --> 00:45:21,304 ♪ I'm an ordinary guy ♪ 1009 00:45:21,846 --> 00:45:23,682 ♪ Burning down the house ♪ 1010 00:45:25,850 --> 00:45:27,977 ♪ Hold tight ♪ 1011 00:45:28,019 --> 00:45:30,522 ♪ Wait till the party's over ♪ 1012 00:45:30,563 --> 00:45:32,357 ♪ Hold tight ♪ 1013 00:45:32,399 --> 00:45:35,860 ♪ We're in for nasty weather ♪ 1014 00:45:35,860 --> 00:45:40,490 ♪ There has got to be a way ♪ 1015 00:45:40,490 --> 00:45:42,200 ♪ Burning down the house ♪ 1016 00:45:43,910 --> 00:45:46,371 ♪ Here's your ticket, pack your bags ♪ 1017 00:45:46,371 --> 00:45:49,082 ♪ Time for jumping overboard ♪ 1018 00:45:49,124 --> 00:45:51,543 ♪ Transportation is here ♪ 1019 00:45:53,211 --> 00:45:55,588 ♪ Close enough, but not too far ♪ 1020 00:45:55,630 --> 00:45:58,425 ♪ Maybe you know where you are ♪ 1021 00:45:58,466 --> 00:46:00,885 ♪ Fighting fire with fire ♪ 1022 00:46:01,886 --> 00:46:04,264 ♪ Ah, all wet ♪ 1023 00:46:05,098 --> 00:46:07,600 ♪♪ Hey, you might need a raincoat ♪ 1024 00:46:07,642 --> 00:46:09,853 ♪ Shakedown ♪ 1025 00:46:09,894 --> 00:46:12,439 ♪ Dreams walking in broad daylight ♪ 1026 00:46:12,480 --> 00:46:17,235 ♪ 365 degrees... ♪