Recapping the Season Finale of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’

Bill, Chris, and Wos react to the season finale and predict what’s next for the series

By Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre May 9, 2022, 5:20pm EDT

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the season finale of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. They discuss the fabricated plotline of the Finals MVP race between Kareem and Magic, how the show relates to today’s NBA, and the possibilities of where the story can go for next season.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Jessie Lopez

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