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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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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 Adam McKay as a source of information for his show about the Showtime Lakers.
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Recommended by Downtown Josh Brown as a lighthearted read about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.
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Mentioned by Bill Simmons when discussing the book about the Lakers era from 96 to 04.
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Mentioned by 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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