Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
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Right now, Rileys a straight-up loser.
Thanks to Jerry Tarkanian, Rileys path to the coachs bench remains cloudy.
With three weeks left until training camp, the only coach that Buss can realistically nab is UNLVs Tarkanian.
Thankfully, there is a more interesting scene between Magic Johnson and Jeanie Busss first meeting.
Magic mistakes the First Daughter of the Lakers as just another one of her dads college-age conquests.
Suddenly, the imminent handshake deal vanishes as Tarkanian and Weiss high-tail it out of the restaurant.
Only … its not a dream sequence?
And … thats it.
I dont even know where to begin with my questions.
Anyway, back to reality.
Shortly after meeting with Buss, Vic Weiss is reported missing by his wife.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Forum Fact
The show fudges with the Pat Riley timeline for dramatic effect.
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