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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Showtime

Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s

Book • 2014

Jeff Pearlman's 'Showtime' is a gripping narrative that explores the Los Angeles Lakers' iconic era of the 1980s, marked by their fast-paced basketball style and flamboyant lifestyle.

Drawing from nearly 300 interviews, Pearlman delves into the team's remarkable success and the personal lives of its stars, including Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The book captures the essence of a decade defined by sports, celebrity, and excess.

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Downtown Josh Brown

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Colin Cowherd

as a fascinating book about the Lakers dynasty of the 80s, adapted into an HBO series.

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Mentioned by

Spencer Dent

as a book about the Lakers.

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Mentioned by

Adam McKay

as a source of information for his show about the Showtime Lakers.

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as a lighthearted read about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.

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Bill Simmons

when discussing the book about the Lakers era from 96 to 04.

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Ben Shapiro

while discussing sports books and recommending it to listeners.

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Mentioned by

Colin Cowherd

as a book about the Lakers dynasty of the 80s, adapted into an HBO series.

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Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

while discussing the history of player influence on coaching decisions in the Lakers organization.

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