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RUNNING POINT

In the new Netflix series,
an unexpected event Jeanie Buss, former Playboy co- as president of the LA Waves after
puts Isla Gordon in ver girl, took over the Los Angeles her father's death, but she is cho-
charge of the LA Waves Lakers after the death of her fa- sen by Cam (Justin Theroux) when
professional basketball ther, Jerry Buss, in 2013. Although he has to step aside following a
team. Ignored and she was already involved in the ma- public scandal. Isla finds herself at
undervalued since she nagement of the team, the moment the centre of a family and profes-
was a child, will the when she took over the leadership sional turmoil due to this unexpec-
protagonist be able to took place in a difficult transition ted and controversial decision. The
win everyone's respect scenario, as the team was going choice does not please her siblin-
and prove that she is through a phase of instability and gs, Sandy (Drew Tarver) and Ness
capable of leading in an poor performances. The compari- (Scott MacArthur), who had more
environment dominated sons with Isla Gordon (Kate Hud- influence over the club's destinies
by men? son) from “Running Point” don't and saw themselves as the natural
end there, but some would result in heirs.
SARA QUELHAS minor spoilers for the season.
In addition, Isla has to deal with
It's true that Isla doesn't take over the scepticism of players and the

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