Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty The Second Coming (Season 2, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 43 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

The Second Coming (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 43 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from a small-town boy to a position as a sought-after player. Later, Earvin puts pressure on Buss.

Showrunner

Max Borenstein

Director

Todd Banhazl

Writers

Jeff Pearlman (based on the book "Showtime" written by) | Max Borenstein (created by) (written by) | Jim Hecht (created by) | Rodney Barnes (written by) & 2 more

Composers

Jeff Beal | Robert Glasper

Cinematographer

Ricardo Diaz (as Rick Diaz)

Editor

Felicia Mignon Livingston (as Felicia M. Livingston)

Casting Directors

Melissa Kostenbauder | Francine Maisler

Production Designer

Richard Toyon

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 20, 2023

Release date

Aug 20, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 28 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
57 cast members

Name	Known for
John C. Reilly Jerry Buss Jerry Buss See fewer	Chicago (2002)
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Hadley Robinson Jeanie Buss Jeanie Buss See fewer	Little Women (2019)
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Newton Mayenge Jim Chones Jim Chones See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
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