Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Swan
1979. Businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lackluster Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the team's head coach, Jerry West, bristles at the prospect of drafting college phenom Earvin Johnson – who must decide if he's ready to live up to the mantle of his nickname: Magic.
About Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Title: Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
First Air Date: 2022-03-06
Last Air Date: 2023-09-17
Status: Canceled
Rating: 7.605/10 (from 171 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 17
Network: HBO
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Production Companies: Hyperobject Industries, Jim Hecht Productions, Jason Shuman Productions, Steeplechase Amusements
Synopsis
A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
Cast
John C. Reilly
Jerry Buss
Quincy Isaiah
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
Jason Clarke
Jerry West
Adrien Brody
Pat Riley
Gaby Hoffmann
Claire Rothman
Jason Segel
Paul Westhead