
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty made quite the impression when it premiered in 2022. The first season of HBO’s sports dramedy received mostly positive reviews (though it did garner mixed reactions from the people being portrayed). While Season 1 chronicled the NBA franchise’s first championship amid the “Showtime” era centers on the aftermath. Like the athletes they’re tackling, the writers and EPs Max Borenstein and Rodney Barnes had to step up their game for these new episodes. And interestingly enough, they believe this season runs parallel with a certain Star Wars movie.