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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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LaLaLakeShow wrote: | greenfrog wrote: | Where's the gay/trans storyline in all this, or is the angle all toxic masculinity? HBO has standards to keep. |
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That's essentially all of Hollywood's current fad, not just HBO lol. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketballâŚbut he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player
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StoicChalice392 wrote: | where24happens wrote: | Will they show Chamberlain orgies and Magic banging prostitutes? I will tune in. |
James Worthy says 'Hi' |
I have the game (11/15/90) where James got arrested. In HOU. They were keen to arrest a name like James Worthy I'm sure. Anyway, wild game. He got to the arena from jail in the 1st or 2nd Q and just went to the scorer's table and checked in. Whole arena applauded. A lot of it was probably in a jeering manner, but some seemed to be anti-po-po BS sincere, but it went on for quite awhile. Worthy got into the game and played well and they got to OT on a prayer frozen rope 3 that Perkins banked in from the top of the arc. Chick went OOOOOOH!, etc. Got the win in OT. Quite a nite. He was 10/23 for 24 points. Hit some big shots iirc, would have to review the game. I can guarantee you that he didn't wanna step off the court and wished he was on a 6 game trip. Going home for the first time couldn't have been pleasant... _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
SEDALE TRIBUTE
EDDIE DONX!
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Cutheon Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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This will be HORRIBLE. can't wait to watch this trainwreck |
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mxgardens Sixth Man
Joined: 15 Jul 2019 Posts: 40 Location: UWS
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Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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CabinCreek44 wrote: | numero-ocho wrote: | Where are they even going to find the actors to portray the players?
I just bought the book by Jeff Pearlman on which the series is based. It's only $4.99 for the Kindle version. |
The book is excellent and definitely the way to go vs. what will almost undoubtedly be a dire TV viewing experience. |
I cast a third vote for the book. And you should check out Pearlman's other books, too. Right now he is working on a new one about the Kobe/Shaq/Phil era.
https://twitter.com/jeffpearlman/status/1050794051379707904?lang=en |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Stormin' Norman Nixon! _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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numero-ocho Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:15 am Post subject: |
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mxgardens wrote: | CabinCreek44 wrote: | numero-ocho wrote: | Where are they even going to find the actors to portray the players?
I just bought the book by Jeff Pearlman on which the series is based. It's only $4.99 for the Kindle version. |
The book is excellent and definitely the way to go vs. what will almost undoubtedly be a dire TV viewing experience. |
I cast a third vote for the book. And you should check out Pearlman's other books, too. Right now he is working on a new one about the Kobe/Shaq/Phil era.
https://twitter.com/jeffpearlman/status/1050794051379707904?lang=en |
It was excellent. I look forward to his next book on the Shaq/Kobe era. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/hbos-1980s-lakers-pilot-finds-its-magic-johnson-kareem-abdul-jabbar-1203326119/
Quote: | HBOâs 1980s Lakers Pilot Finds Its Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
HBOâs untitled pilot about the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s has cast two key roles.
Variety has learned that Quincy Isaiah has been cast as Earvin âMagicâ Johnson, while Solomon Hughes will star as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the hour-long drama. The Johnson character is described as being as gifted in the game as he is magnetic in his life. His fast-paced, captivating style of play revolutionizes the sport of basketball even as his style of celebrity transforms the social fabric of the culture.
The Abdul-Jabbar characterâs intelligence, talent, and political activism have made him a living legend but his introverted nature leads him to be misunderstood by not only the public, but his own teammates. He is deeply sensitive after a lifetime of betrayals, but the arrival of rookie Johnson sparks his gradual journey to open up to those around him; a quest that re-inspires his love of the game.
Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson helped lead the Lakers to multiple NBA Championships. Both men also set multiple records during their respective careers and are considered to be two of the greatest players in the history of basketball.
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Isaiah is an actor from Muskegon, Michigan and a recent drama school graduate. Hughes has served as the captain of the University of California Berkeley menâs basketball team, and during his junior season led the Pac-12 in field goal percentage. He played professionally in the USBL, the ABA and the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Mexico, and was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. He attended graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Georgia, where he earned a PhD in Higher Education.
They join previously announced cast members Jason Clarke, who will play Jerry West, and John C. Reilly, who will play Jerry Buss.
Isaiah is repped by CAA, Impact Talent Group, and attorney Terrence Williams. Hughes is repped by The Van Johnson Company and Barnes, Morris, Klein & Yorn.
Max Borenstein is writing and executive producing the pilot, which is set to begin production in September. Adam McKay will direct the pilot and executive produce through his yet to be named new production company. Kevin Messick of McKayâs company will also executive produce along with Jason Shuman. Jim Hecht co-wrote the story and will also executive produce. Scott Stephens will also executive produce with Rodney Barnes co-executive producing. The pilot is based on Jeff Pearlmanâs non-fiction book âShowtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.â |
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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jonnybravo wrote: | nickuku wrote: | Don't care about showtime as they've been toxic to the organization as of late. |
Pretty easy to separate the two tbh. | Pretty much. I'll be tuning in as the showtime era is the reason why I love the game. Excited since HBO's production is solid. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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SpunkieLakerCat Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Meet the Cast of HBO's 1980s L.A. Lakers Drama https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/meet-stars-hbos-la-lakers-drama-1239207 via @thr
Below, meet the cast of the series and their real-life counterparts. Bookmark this page as The Hollywood Reporter will update it with the latest castings and status of the project.
Francois G. Durand/WireImage; Ken Levine/ALLSPORT _________________ "You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you"
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Startrout Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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where24happens wrote: | Will they show Chamberlain orgies and Magic banging prostitutes? I will tune in. |
They were living large back then. What a great time. |
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LaLaLakeShow Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Startrout wrote: | where24happens wrote: | Will they show Chamberlain orgies and Magic banging prostitutes? I will tune in. |
They were living large back then. What a great time. |
Yeah... wonderful life choices. Holy men, these |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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where24happens wrote: | Will they show Chamberlain orgies and Magic banging prostitutes? I will tune in. |
Was it Gary Vitti that used to bring in girls for Magic and the boys after games? |
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Huey Lewis & The News Star Player
Joined: 18 Dec 2015 Posts: 5234 Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | >not casting Bill Hader as Chick
goodbye |
I never thought about that. Hader would have been perfect. _________________ KOBE |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | >not casting Bill Hader as Chick
goodbye |
I never thought about that. Hader would have been perfect. |
Why? |
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AD23 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | >not casting Bill Hader as Chick
goodbye |
I never thought about that. Hader would have been perfect. |
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Striking resemblance. Chick was also a hit man for his day job |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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AD23 wrote: | epak wrote: | jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | >not casting Bill Hader as Chick
goodbye |
I never thought about that. Hader would have been perfect. |
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Striking resemblance. Chick was also a hit man for his day job |
Odd... |
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sean Sixth Man
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Have any of you watched Birth of a Dynasty on Spectrum Sports? It is very well done. @ parts have aired so far.
Here is a clip found of the first one:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7ot5wf
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rmonkey Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:13 am Post subject: |
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AD23 wrote: | epak wrote: | jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | >not casting Bill Hader as Chick
goodbye |
I never thought about that. Hader would have been perfect. |
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Striking resemblance. Chick was also a hit man for his day job | Youâre thinking of Mister Rogers. |
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laker4life Star Player
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Great One wrote: | Phil and West beef is gonna be epic. Who ever wins between the Lakers and Clippers in the finals next year will the shows finale as to who comes out on top.
West or Lakers |
Jackson was not around in the 80s.
He joined the organization after 2000. |
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sean Sixth Man
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Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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sean wrote: | Have any of you watched Birth of a Dynasty on Spectrum Sports? It is very well done. @ parts have aired so far.
Here is a clip found of the first one:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7ot5wf
MODS: I am not able to make a new topic and couldn't find any other threads with this topic. If you want to make a new thread, feel free or if there is already a thread that my old eyes can't find, please move/merge. |
2 parts have aired/are airing now, the rest won't be airing until the spring. |
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Was watching a Utah Jazz game last night and realized. HBO should've hired Quinn Snyder to play Riley. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you betterâ |
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Now it's John C. Reilly. |
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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https://deadline.com/2021/03/adrien-brody-pat-riley-adam-mckay-la-lakers-drama-series-hbo-1234715686/
Quote: | Adrien Brody To Play Pat Riley In Adam McKayâs L.A. Lakers Series At HBO
A major question about Adam McKayâs untitled Lakers series for HBO â who will play Pat Riley â has been answered. Oscar winner Adrien Brody has been tapped to star as the former Los Angeles Lakers head coach in the drama series based on Jeff Pearlmanâs book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s. McKayâs Hyperobject Industries is producing.
Written by Max Borenstein, the Untitled Lakers Project is a fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Lakers, one of sportsâ most revered and dominant dynasties â a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
Brodyâs Pat Riley, head coach of the Showtime era, led the Lakers to four NBA championships â and unprecedented superstardom. His iconic style, confidence and fast-break offense defined â80s basketball and influenced pop culture at large.
Brody joins a cast that includes John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson, Solomon Hughes as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Gaby Hoffmann as Claire Rothman, Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss, DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon, Molly Gordon as Linda Zafrani, Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr., Spencer Garrett as Chick Hearn, Kirk Bovill as Donald Sterling, Delante Desouza as Michael Cooper, Stephen Adly Guirgis as Frank Mariani, Tamera Tomakili as Earletha âCookieâ Kelly and Joey Brooks as Lon Rosen.
2020-21 HBO Pilots & Series Orders
Borenstein executive produces the series with McKay, who directs the pilot, and Kevin Messick for Hyperobject Industries. Jim Hecht is co-writer of story and executive produces along with Jason Shuman, Scott Stephens and Rodney Barnes.
Brody won the Oscar and Cesar Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of real-life Holocaust survivor Wladislaw Szpilman in Roman Polanskiâs The Pianist. On the film side, heâll next be seen starring in Wes Andersonâs upcoming The French Dispatch as well as Charlie Dayâs directorial debut, El Tonto. Brody received both Emmy and SAG award nominations for his portrayal of Harry Houdini in Historyâs biopic, Houdini. In television, heâll be seen starring opposite Schittâs Creekâs Emily Hampshire in the upcoming Epix drama series Chapelwaite, based on Stephen Kingâs short story Jerusalemâs Lot. He is repped by CAA. |
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