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Johnny Buss is a real person portrayed by Thomas Mann in the TV series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Promised Land (season 1), they were 30 years old.
They appear in 8 episodes out of a total of 17 aired

Johnny Buss

by Thomas Mann

character

Episodes8

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    Promised Land
    episode S1.E10 may 2022
    The Lakers face their greatest challenge yet. Buss, Kareem, and Haywood each grapple with demons. Earvin works his magic against Dr. J.
  • 7.7
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    One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
    episode S2.E1 august 2023
    As the Lakers enter a new season, Buss bets big on his players and children; an on-court injury threatens the team's future.
  • 7.8
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    The Magic Is Back
    episode S2.E2 august 2023
    Pat and West try to woo a new star after Earvin's performance is not met with satisfaction. On the other hand, Buss woos characters from his past.
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    The Second Coming
    episode S2.E3 august 2023
    In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from a small-town boy to a position as a sought-after player. Later, Earvin puts pressure on Buss.
  • 7.9
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    The New World
    episode S2.E4 august 2023
    Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates - and his domineering coach.
  • 8.8
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    The Hamburger Hamlet
    episode S2.E5 september 2023
    Superstar Earvin Magic Johnson and Coach Westhead clash. Team owner Jerry Buss orders Jerry West to pick up the pieces.
  • 8.4
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    'BEAT L.A.'
    episode S2.E6 september 2023
    The Lakers win another championship. But after humiliating defeats, they have to regroup to take on the Celtics.
  • 8.3
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    What Is and What Should Never Be
    episode S2.E7 september 2023
    With the NBA Finals, the tensions between Lakers and Celtics reach a new peak in 1984, and between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.