TV Series· 2022· Drama

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

by Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht

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Dramatises the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, from Jerry Buss buying the team and drafting Magic Johnson to the Showtime era, the rivalry with the Celtics and the business that turned the NBA into entertainment.

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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

The first season, comprising 10 episodes, chronicles the 1980s Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, featuring notable NBA stars Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It features an ensemble cast led by John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Jason Segel, Gaby Hoffmann, Rob Morgan, and Adrien Brody. The series premiered on March 6, 2022, with the pilot episode directed by Adam McKay. In April 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on August 6, 2023. On September 17, 2023, it was announced that the series was canceled after 2 seasons.

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