Slam-dunking the story of golden-era Lakers
2 years, 8 months ago

Slam-dunking the story of golden-era Lakers

China Daily  

Quincy Isaiah plays the role of Magic Johnson, and Solomon Hughes portrays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a scene from HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. AP John C. Reilly remembered being enthralled watching "Showtime" basketball with Magic Johnson's no-look passes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's patented skyhook, but the actor never really knew the backstory behind the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty. Reilly quickly found out after stepping into his role as late Lakers owner Jerry Buss in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, which airs on Sundays. John C. Reilly plays Jerry Buss, the former Lakers owner who is credited with transforming the franchise during the 1980s, in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers introduces JJ Redick as first-time head coach
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers introduces JJ Redick as first-time head coach

The Hindu  

JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations. General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick was always in the franchise’s “Plan A pool” of candidates. I understood,” Redick said of being a purported Plan B to Hurley’s Plan …

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says
6 months ago

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. AP AUDIO: The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says The Lakers are hiring a former player-turned-analyst to fill their head coaching vacancy. Before Redick …

75 things to know about the Lakers as franchise celebrates 75 years
2 years, 3 months ago

75 things to know about the Lakers as franchise celebrates 75 years

LA Times  

In a city of stars and glitzy Hollywood productions, the Lakers have long been one of the biggest and brightest shows in town. Magic Johnson celebrates in the locker room after the Lakers’ victory over the Boston Celtics in the 1987 NBA Finals. Lakers coach Phil Jackson shows off one of his NBA championship rings during the Lakers’ 2009 NBA …

Jerry West demands retraction of his ‘cruel’ portrayal in ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’
2 years, 8 months ago

Jerry West demands retraction of his ‘cruel’ portrayal in ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’

LA Times  

NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West is declaring the depiction of his character in HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” to be “cruel” and “deliberately false,” and is demanding a retraction within two weeks from today. “Contrary to the baseless portrayal in the HBO series, Jerry had nothing but love for and harmony with …

The true stories behind HBO’s ‘Winning Time’: An episode-by-episode guide
2 years, 8 months ago

The true stories behind HBO’s ‘Winning Time’: An episode-by-episode guide

LA Times  

HBO’s “Winning Time” tells the story of one of the greatest — and most influential — dynasties in basketball history: the “Showtime” Lakers of the 1980s. Under the leadership of new owner Jerry Buss, star point guard Magic Johnson, veteran center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Laker great Jerry West and general manager of the Forum Claire Rothman, the team reinvented the game …

'Winning Time' HBO: True story of Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss
2 years, 9 months ago

'Winning Time' HBO: True story of Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss

LA Times  

In the summer of 1979, as President Carter lamented an American “crisis of confidence” and the National Basketball Assn. There’s a direct, direct link to Jerry Buss, the Laker Girls, Magic Johnson’s arrival, Jack Nicholson and Dyan Cannon showing up and sitting courtside, and everything you see in the modern NBA. So he’s like, “This is amazing.” I just think …

'Winning Time': Meet the Magic, Kareem of HBO Lakers drama
2 years, 9 months ago

'Winning Time': Meet the Magic, Kareem of HBO Lakers drama

LA Times  

Solomon Hughes, left, plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Quincy Isaiah plays Magic Johnson in HBO’s forthcoming drama about the 1980s Lakers, “Winning Time.” When NBA legend Michael Jordan reminisced about his remarkable career and final championship season with the Chicago Bulls in 2020’s “The Last Dance,” viewers turned up in droves, making the ESPN docuseries an instant smash. But against its …

Magic Johnson says he is ‘not looking forward’ to Adam McKay’s HBO series about LA Lakers
2 years, 11 months ago

Magic Johnson says he is ‘not looking forward’ to Adam McKay’s HBO series about LA Lakers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Earvin “Magic” Johnson has said he is “not looking forward” to …

Winning Time: The stars transform into the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers
3 years ago

Winning Time: The stars transform into the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers

Daily Mail  

Winning Time, the upcoming HBO limited series, traces the evolution and triumphs of the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 1980s. Star player: Quincy Isaiah makes his major acting debut playing Lakers star point guard Magic Johnson. Isaiah doesn't appear to have required any special makeup effects to match Johnson's look, aside from a goatee that Johnson wore for much of …

First trailer! John C. Reilly transforms into Jerry Buss for new Lakers series about Magic Johnson
3 years ago

First trailer! John C. Reilly transforms into Jerry Buss for new Lakers series about Magic Johnson

Daily Mail  

John C. Reilly looked completely transformed as he stepped into the shoes of former Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jerry Buss in the first trailer for the new series Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty. John C. Reilly looked completely transformed as he stepped into the shoes of former Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jerry Buss in the …

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