Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

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Winning Times second episode deals with an all too familiar topic: money.

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Yet somehow, that display of textbook alpha vanity doesnt turn Cookie away by the end of the episode.

How about him getting made to look like a fool by lesser player Norm Nixon in the pilot?

Luckily, hes also the owner of the building the Lakers play in.

Jeanies not the only Buss roped into the family business.

Jerry takes after his mother in many ways: drinking, socializing, having witty retorts at the ready.

But to be the best, you gotta beat the best.

But is the poker-playing Buss losing this hand on purpose?

Inan articleforThe Athleticthis week, several longtime co-workers and friends took issue with the shows portrayal of West.

In aFebruary 2022 interview, West said that the Lakers have treated him like a piece of trash.

Red Auerbachloved his cigars.

This is the man who literally invented the victory cigar.