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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

2 SeasonS | 17 Episodes | TV-MA

HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fast-break drama series that goes back in time to chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties.

Based on Jeff Pearlman’s book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers, and executive produced by Adam McKay (Succession, Q: Into the Storm), the show takes a look at a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.

The ensemble cast includes: John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Quincy Isaiah, Sally Field, and Jason Segel, among many others. Find out more about the cast and characters here.

McKay directed the pilot, and joining him from Hyperobject Industries is Executive Producer Kevin Messick. Max Borenstein serves as Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Co-Creator. Jim Hecht is Co-Writer of Story, Executive Producer, and Co-Creator. Jason Shuman, Scott Stephens, and Rodney Barnes also serve as Executive Producers.

Character Spotlight

Looking for more? See the full list of Winning Time cast and characters here.

Jerry Buss
John C. Reilly
Magic Johnson
Quincy Isaiah
Jerry West
Jason Clarke
Pat Riley
Adrien Brody
Jessie Buss
Sally Field
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Dr. Solomon Hughes
Claire Rothman
Gaby Hoffmann
Paul Westhead
Jason Segel
Norm Nixon
DeVaughn Nixon
Jeanie Buss
Hadley Robinson
Michael Cooper
Delante Desouza
Chick Hearn
Spencer Garrett
Larry Bird
Sean Patrick Small

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Trip A Referee

The HBO® Original Winning Time is back with a new way to compete like an athlete from your own virtual courtside seat. Rack up high scores and cause some trouble on the hardwood floor in the arcade-style game, Trip A Referee.

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Welcome Back to Winning Time

“What’s going to prove that we’re the greatest of all time?” The cast and crew discuss what to expect in Season 2.

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The Official Winning Time Playlist

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The Official Winning Time Podcast

The official companion podcast is hosted by writer and executive producer Rodney Barnes. Each week Rodney takes listeners behind the scenes with guests to unpack the stories, characters, and real life inspiration behind the show.

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The Forum: Season 1

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INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 1
On the official after-show, host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson) and Executive Producers Adam McKay and Max Borenstein to discuss the first episode. Watch future episodes of the after-series on HBO Max.
0:49
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 2
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Jason Clarke, Quincy Isaiah, and Executive Producer and writer Rodney Barnes. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
1:22
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 3
Host Rick Fox sits down with DeVaughn Nixon (Norm Nixon), Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson), and Executive Producer Jim Hecht to discuss Episode 3. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
1:05
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 4
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Jason Segal (Paul Westhead), Gaby Hoffmann (Claire Rothman), and Executive Producer Max Borenstein to discuss Episode 4. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
0:46
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 5
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson), Solomon Hughes (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and Executive Producer Rodney Barnes to discuss Episode 5. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
0:32
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 6
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Jason Clarke (Jerry West), Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson), and Executive Producer Max Borenstein to discuss Episode 6.
1:07
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 7
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Adrien Brody (Pat Riley), Solomon Hughes (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and Executive Producer Rodney Barnes to discuss Episode 7. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
0:31
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 8
Host Rick Fox breaks down episode 8 of Winning Time with members of the cast and crew. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
0:52
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 9
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with Sally Field (Jessie Buss), Hadley Robinson (Jeanie Buss), and Executive Producer Rodney Barnes to discuss Episode 9. Watch the full after-show episodes on HBO Max.
0:57
INTERVIEW
The Forum: Episode 10
Host and former Laker Rick Fox sits down with John C. Reilly (Jerry Buss) and Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson) to discuss the Season 1 finale.

Dive Deeper: Season 1

2:57
BEHIND THE SCENES
Invitation to Set
Get a first look at the making of Winning Time with the cast and creators.
2:09
EXTRA CONTENT
The Stars of Winning Time play H.O.R.S.E.
Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson), Solomon Hughes (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and DeVaughn Nixon (Norm Nixon) face off on the basketball court.
1:51
BEHIND THE SCENES
Changing the Game
The creators and cast of Winning Time explain how the 1979-80 “Showtime” Lakers ushered in a new era of basketball, both on and off the court.
2:40
BEHIND THE SCENES
Set Tour with John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah
In this behind-the-scenes tour of the Winning Time set, John C. Reilly (Jerry Buss) walks us through the front office of the Forum and the Forum club and Quincy Isaiah (Magic Johnson) shows us the locker room and Magic’s apartment sets.
1:17
BEHIND THE SCENES
Training Time
Go inside the making of Winning Time with on-set trainer + choreographer Idan Ravin as he works with our cast to transform actors into some of the world’s best basketball players.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
The Costumes of Winning Time
This piece dives into the series’ iconic wardrobe and some of the season’s most memorable looks through interviews with the cast and costume.

Shots from the Series

Jerry Buss (Played by John C. Reilly), Claire Rothman (Gaby Hoffmann), Jeanie Buss (Hadley Robinson)
Magic Johnson (Played by Quincy Isaiah)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Played by Dr. Solomon Hughes)
Jerry Buss (Played by John C. Reilly), Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah), Jerry West (Jason Clarke)