Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty The Magic Is Back (Season 2, Episode 2)
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TV Episode | 47 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

The Magic Is Back (Season 2, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 47 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Pat and West try to woo a new star after Earvin's performance is not met with satisfaction. On the other hand, Buss woos characters from his past.

Showrunner

Max Borenstein

Director

Trey Edward Shults

Writers

Jeff Pearlman (based on the book "Showtime" written by) | Max Borenstein (created by) (written by) | Jim Hecht (created by) (written by) | Rodney Barnes (written by) | Benjamin Klein (executive story editor)

Composers

Jeff Beal | Robert Glasper

Cinematographer

Darran Tiernan

Editor

Jeremy Weinstein

Casting Directors

Melissa Kostenbauder | Francine Maisler

Production Designer

Richard Toyon

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 13, 2023

Release date

Aug 13, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 20 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
58 cast members

Name	Known for
John C. Reilly Jerry Buss Jerry Buss See fewer	Chicago (2002)
Quincy Isaiah Magic Johnson Magic Johnson See fewer	Grassland (2024)
Adrien Brody Pat Riley Pat Riley See fewer	The Pianist (2002)
Jason Clarke Jerry West Jerry West See fewer	Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Gaby Hoffmann Claire Rothman Claire Rothman See fewer	Field of Dreams (1989)
Jason Segel Paul Westhead Paul Westhead See fewer	Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Gillian Jacobs Chris Riley (credit only) Chris Riley (credit only) See fewer	Community (2009)
Hadley Robinson Jeanie Buss Jeanie Buss See fewer	Anyone But You (2023)
DeVaughn Nixon Norm Nixon Norm Nixon See fewer	The Bodyguard (1992)
Solomon Hughes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar See fewer	Sweet Santa Barbara Brown
Tamera Tomakili Cookie Keely (credit only) Cookie Keely (credit only) See fewer	Fruitvale Station (2013)
Spencer Garrett Chick Hearn Chick Hearn See fewer	Yes Man (2008)
Molly Gordon Linda Zafrani Linda Zafrani See fewer	Theater Camp (2023)
Brett Cullen Bill Sharman Bill Sharman See fewer	The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Stephen Adly Guirgis Frank Mariani Frank Mariani See fewer	The Get Down (2016)
Delante Desouza Michael Cooper Michael Cooper See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Jimel Atkins Jamaal Wilkes Jamaal Wilkes See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Austin Aaron Mark Landsberger Mark Landsberger See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Joey Brooks Lon Rosen Lon Rosen See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Thomas Mann Johnny Buss Johnny Buss See fewer	Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
McCabe Slye Jimmy Buss Jimmy Buss See fewer	Destroyer (2018)
Rob Morgan Earvin Johnson Sr. (credit only) Earvin Johnson Sr. (credit only) See fewer	Mudbound (2017)
Michael Chiklis Red Auerbach (credit only) Red Auerbach (credit only) See fewer	The Shield (2002)
Ari Graynor Honey Kaplan Honey Kaplan See fewer	Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
Sean Patrick Small Larry Bird Larry Bird See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
P.J. Marino Fred Fletcher Fred Fletcher See fewer	Captain Tsunami
Michael Boucher Jack Curran Jack Curran See fewer	Padit Gaskio (2018)
Newton Mayenge Jim Chones Jim Chones See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Larry Fields Eddie Jordan (as Larry C. Fields III) Eddie Jordan (as Larry C. Fields III) See fewer	Into the Dark (2018)
Eric Nenninger Keith Erickson Keith Erickson See fewer	One Day at a Time (2017)
Casey Bradley Anna Gerhardt Anna Gerhardt See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Allen Rueckert National Reporter National Reporter See fewer	Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Joe Fusco Network Reporter Network Reporter See fewer	The Premiere (II) (2024)
Chris Doubek Sports Reporter Sports Reporter See fewer	Bacurau (2019)
Timothy E. Goodwin Sports Reporter Sports Reporter See fewer	John Dies at the End (2012)
Michael Edelstein Sports Reporter Sports Reporter See fewer	Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
Cole Cook Network Cameraman Network Cameraman See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Justin Cameron TV Cameraman TV Cameraman See fewer	The Package (II) (2018)
Jasmine Mason Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Don't Worry Darling (I) (2022)
Kayla Radomski Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Hannah Johnson Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Bailey Swift Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Don't Worry Darling (I) (2022)
Noelle Marsh Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Being the Ricardos (2021)
Justine Lutz Laker Girl Laker Girl See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Brooklyn Benson Laker Girl (uncredited) Laker Girl (uncredited) See fewer	The Young and the Restless (1973)
Karl Chaffey Asst. Coach Bill Berkta / Sports Journalist (uncredited) Asst. Coach Bill Berkta / Sports Journalist (uncredited) See fewer	Top Gunner: Danger Zone (2022)
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Sarah Hamilton Laker Girl (uncredited) Laker Girl (uncredited) See fewer	Colin in Black & White (2021)
Steven Hemminger Lakers Fan (uncredited) Lakers Fan (uncredited) See fewer	The Long Distance (2022)
Alex Henry Usher (uncredited) Usher (uncredited) See fewer	Goin Green
Dano iFergus Sports Photographer (uncredited) Sports Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Lucky Stiff (2014)
Emma LaPlante Laker Girl (uncredited) Laker Girl (uncredited) See fewer	Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Allen Marsh Lou Adler (uncredited) Lou Adler (uncredited) See fewer	American Sports Story (2024)
Franklin McCay Photo Journalist (uncredited) Photo Journalist (uncredited) See fewer
Madison Taylor McConville VIP Celebrity Fan (uncredited) VIP Celebrity Fan (uncredited) See fewer	Daughters of the Cult (2024)
David Moskowitz NJ Nets Trainer / Reporter / Rowdy Lakers Fan (uncredited) NJ Nets Trainer / Reporter / Rowdy Lakers Fan (uncredited) See fewer	The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
Alex Wexo Rockets Trainer Dick Vandervoort (uncredited) Rockets Trainer Dick Vandervoort (uncredited) See fewer	Straight Outta Compton (2015)