What is Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty about?

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is an American sports drama series that aired on HBO, created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht. Based on Jeff Pearlman's book on the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, the series is a dramatized portrayal of the basketball team's Showtime era. Starting in the late 1979, it covers the team's ascent to fame, focusing on iconic figures such as Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The series features an ensemble cast with John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Jason Segel, and others. While it aimed to provide an entertaining narrative alongside true events, it also confronted controversy among those depicted. Despite such disputes, Winning Time offered viewers an immersive look into an influential chapter of basketball history, capturing the essence of an era that stretched beyond the confines of the sport.

The first episode of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty aired on March 06, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on September 17, 2023.