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T10 WHATS UP! May 8 - 14, 2022 While Johnson appears steadfast in his doubts, many HBO viewers could not dis- agree more. Combined with a steady rise in views per epi- sode, Deadline reported that as of the afternoon of March 15, "Winning Time's" pilot has already garnered more than 3.3 million views on HBO plat- forms alone. The televised story of the Lakers' rise closely follows that of American sportswriter Jeff Pearlman's account in his book "Showtime: Magic, Ka- reem, Riley, and the Los Ange- les Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s," and as such, puts John- son, Riley and Kareem Abdul- Jabbar (portrayed by new tal- ent Solomon Hughes) front and center. The series begins as Buss in- vests his time, energy and money into the then-mediocre Lakers in Episode 1, "The Swan," and follows all the con- flicts, successes, snafus, poli- tics, power and fame that fol- lowed the team's ascent to the top of the NBA. From big moves and high hopes to fi- nancial troubles, massive dis- appointments and more, Buss and the Lakers stop at nothing as they prepare for what is to be their best season yet; the one that would make them "great." As "Winning Time" heads into its final episode of the season, titled "Promised Land," the Lakers prepare to make waves in the league and carve out a future for them- selves in the annals of basket- ball history. Looking ahead to Season 2, executive vice president and head of drama, HBO program- ming, Francesca Orsi had this to say: "It's been a thrill to bring 'Winning Time' to life with Adam McKay, Max Bo- renstein, our phenomenal pro- ducing team, and this incredi- ble cast. This series not only tells the riveting story of the Lakers' rise, but is also a look back at a transformative era in basketball, celebrity and the city of Los Angeles. We can't wait to see how this team will tell the next chapter of this dy- nasty." Created by Max Borenstein ("Godzilla," 2014) and Jim Hecht ("The Ice Age Adven- tures of Buck Wild," 2022) and featuring direction from exec- utive producer Adam McKay ("The Big Short," 2015), "Win- ning Time's" cast is rounded out by Spencer Garrett ("Bombshell," 2019), Tamera Tomakili ("Fruitvale Station," 2013), Gaby Hoffmann ("Field of Dreams," 1989), Hadley Robinson ("Little Women," 2019), Brett Cullen ("Joker," 2019) and Stephen Adly Guir- gis ("Synecdoche, New York," 2008). Don't miss the Magic (and the Kareem and the Riley...) when the L.A. Lakers reach the "Promised Land" in the finale of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," airing Sunday, May 8, on HBO and HBO Max. continued from page T2 Setting up for another 'Win': Lakers series airs freshman finale, renewed for Season 2 TV FEATURE 5 x 5 Adrien Brody and Spencer Garrett in "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"