Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend isn’t your typical sports documentary. It is a critically acclaimed documentary that narrates the incredible story of a basketball phenom from Watts, California who many believe was blackballed from the NBA in the ’70s – and his unlikely and heartbreaking journey in becoming a hoops legend
Here’s how you can watch and stream Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
In 1974, at the tender age of 19, the Philadelphia 76ers snatched him up in the first round of the NBA draft. Here’s where the dream takes a turn. A contract dispute erupted, leaving Lewis on the outside looking in. The details are murky, but whispers of a blackball by the league itself swirled. The documentary explores Lewis’s journey, from playground stardom to the heartbreak of a missed NBA shot. But it’s not just about basketball. It also explores themes of race, class, and the unforgiving nature of professional sports.
The film mainly features Raymond Lewis. It also includes interviews from Jerry Tarkanian (known for coaching UNLV) and Lorenzo Romar to Michael Cooper, a former Laker, and Pat Williams, a former NBA General Manager.
Watch Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video is a rabbit hole of entertainment that houses films, sitcoms, and documentaries. Additionally, they boast one-of-a-kind Amazon Originals – exclusive shows you can’t find anywhere else.
You can watch the documentary via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend’s official synopsis is as follows:
“A critically acclaimed documentary that tells the incredible story of a basketball phenom from Watts, California whom many believe was blackballed from the NBA in the’70s – and his unlikely and heartbreaking journey in becoming a hoops legend.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
