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Original Airdate03/05/2022
A dramatic look at the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Where to watch Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
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Cast & Crew
John C. Reillyas Jerry Buss John C. Reillyas Jerry Buss Quincy Isaiahas Magic Johnson Quincy Isaiahas Magic Johnson Jason Clarkeas Jerry West Jason Clarkeas Jerry West Gaby Hoffmannas Claire Rothman Gaby Hoffmannas Claire Rothman Hadley Robinsonas Jeanie Buss Hadley Robinsonas Jeanie Buss DeVaughn Nixonas Norm Nixon DeVaughn Nixonas Norm Nixon Solomon Hughesas Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Solomon Hughesas Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tamera Tomakilias Earletha "Cookie" Kelly Tamera Tomakilias Earletha "Cookie" Kelly Brett Cullenas Bill Sharman Brett Cullenas Bill Sharman Stephen Adly Guirgisas Frank Mariani Stephen Adly Guirgisas Frank Mariani
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