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Jerry West Requests Retraction for Depiction in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

The Lakers’ legend said the show is a “baseless and malicious assault” on his character.

Sports Illustrated

‘Winning Time’ shows authentic human side of Laker legends

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The Independent UK

Actor John C Reilly opens up on his love of hurling

The US actor described the sport as “theatrical” and “thrilling”.

Irish Mirror

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Report: Gary Vitti Walked Away From Lakers HBO Show Over Jerry West Portrayal

Vitti and Mitch Kupchak were upset at how the program represents Jerry West.

Sports Illustrated

HBO’s Winning Time: Dr. Jerry Buss bio

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Dr. Jerry Buss.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Winning Time’ review: Gratuitous nudity, the Showtime Lakers and Magic Johnson get the TV treatment from Adam McKay

Early in the first episode of HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” soon-to-be team owner Jerry Buss, played in all his tacky-huckster glory by John C. Reilly, is reclining on a water bed at the Playboy mansion. A female companion is curled up asleep in the crook…

Chicago Tribune

HBO puts on a show with '80s-era Lakers

In this period piece, John C. Reilly, Adrien Brody & Jason Segel turn a dying sport into electrifying entertainment

Salon

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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty review – over-stretched basketball drama

Adam McKay and John C Reilly join forces for a look back at the rise of the Lakers but strong performances can’t quite paper over a messy structure

The Guardian - US

Review: HBO's 'Winning Time' will even have fans of other teams rooting for the Lakers

"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" will go down as the project that sunk one of Hollywood's most fruitful relationships.

Tribune News Service

‘Winning Time’: Fun HBO series on ’80s Lakers as flashy as the team

Talented cast embodies the flawed but fascinating stars of the era, from Pat Riley and Jerry Buss to Kareem to Magic.

Chicago Sun-Times

How a pair of unknowns made themselves into Lakers legends for HBO's next big drama

LOS ANGELES — 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.

Los Angeles Times

Review: Actors, writers, directors shoot and score in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

It sounds messy, the reported falling out between business partners Adam McKay and Will Ferrell.

Tribune News Service

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