Anyone dig the HBO Series regarding the Lakers and Showtime (Birth)

[Mr. Potter]

I'm hooked

 

[bbrown]

I'm hooked

I like it. The guy playing Magic is very good and has that smile.
But wow, if the representation of Jerry West is accurate he was a jerk.

 

[RyanSnyder]

I’ve only been able to watch first two episodes so far but I like it. John C. Reily is great. Guy playing Magic is great, too. Hoping to watch another episode tonight or tomorrow.

 

[s1uggo72]

I like it. The guy playing Magic is very good and has that smile.
But wow, if the representation of Jerry West is accurate he was a jerk.

How’s that ? I’ve only seen 1-3 so far

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Started watching the first night since Euphoria and The Righteous Gemstones ended and it's awesome. Cast is excellent. The approach is great between the 4th wall looks, the 70s styled cartoon points, to the way things looked.

 

[Connorpozlee]

Watched about 30 seconds of it, laughed at it, turned it off.

 

[bbrown]

How’s that ? I’ve only seen 1-3 so far

You don't think West comes off looking like a major jerk?

 

[Got GSPs]

Im planning to watch. Did they change the name to Winning Time to avoid confusion with their competitor in the cable realm, Showtime?

 

[rudedude]

I like it. The guy playing Magic is very good and has that smile.
But wow, if the representation of Jerry West is accurate he was a jerk.

Reports indicate that this is an exaggeration of Jerry West. I think the show is entertaining and well acted. They capture that late 70’s style with how it is filmed.

 

[psupride1997]

Interesting they portray Westhead and Riley as kind of bumbling goofballs, and Jack mcKinney as the true genius behind the Showtime offense.

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Interesting they portray Westhead and Riley as kind of bumbling goofballs, and Jack mcKinney as the true genius behind the Showtime offense.

McKinney only coached 13 games before his bicycle accident and from what I've read, Westhead was fired later for trying to be more traditional offensively.

Riley maybe right place, right time? Magic was a big part of the success. Coaching him has to make one look good.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

SO GOOD, and add to the fun with bill s

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ Series Premiere Recap

Discussing Adam McKay’s new series

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[Karl_Havok]

I love it. The latest episode really ramped it up for me. I am absolutely hooked on the show.

 

[ptomaselli]

Interesting they portray Westhead and Riley as kind of bumbling goofballs, and Jack mcKinney as the true genius behind the Showtime offense.

McKinney WAS the architect & true genius. I believe Norm Nixon was quoted on that.

 

[rudedude]

McKinney WAS the architect & true genius. I believe Norm Nixon was quoted on that.

The crazy thing is he never got to go through the season due to his near fatal bike accident early on in the season.

https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2012-feb-09-la-sp-lakers-mckinney-20120210-story.html