Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
“Lines were crossed”
Series Overview
There are rivalries, and then there is the Celtics versus the Lakers. “Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies,” a five-hour, three-part 30 for 30 film event, chronicles the storied franchises’ epic clashes and relives the Boston-LA battle from both sides with sensational footage and fresh, insightful interviews.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
85 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Tue, Jun 13, 2017
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”
When the Celtics and Lakers meet again in the 1985 and 1987 NBA Finals, the teams' disdain and animosity for each other gradually turns to mutual respect -- led by superstars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The rivalry continues after Bird and Magic retire.
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Exclusive Preview! Celtics vs Lakers Rivalry ESPN 30 for 30 Two-Part Series Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-14
Cast & Creators
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Ice Cube
Self - Co-narrator
Donnie Wahlberg
Self - Co-narrator
Larry Bird
Self
Magic Johnson
Self
Pat Riley
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
James Worthy
Self
Kevin McHale
Self
Robert Parish
Self
Byron Scott
Self
Bill Walton
Self
Bill Russell
Self
Bob McAdoo
Self
Kurt Rambis
Self
Cedric Maxwell
Self
Paul Westhead
Self
Red Auerbach
Self (Archive Footage)
Jerry West
Self
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Podhoretz
Jonathan Hock
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Podhoretz
Director
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What is Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies about?
There are rivalries, and then there is the Celtics versus the Lakers. “Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies,” a five-hour, three-part 30 for 30 film event, chronicles the storied franchises’ epic clashes and relives the Boston-LA battle from both sides with sensational footage and fresh, insightful interviews.
How many seasons does Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies have?
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies?
Key cast members in Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies include Ice Cube, Donnie Wahlberg, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley.
Who created or directed Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies?
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies was developed and directed by Jim Podhoretz.