Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Season 2 | Episode 7

What Is and What Should Never Be

TV-MA | 1 HR 2 MIN

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

As the Lakers enter a new season, Buss bets big on his players -- and his children. Later, an on-court injury threatens the team’s future.

Following Earvin's lackluster return, Pat and West angle to trade for a new star player, while Buss courts a figure from his past.

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.

Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.