8/10
Power struggles and tensions continue among Lakers players and coaches.
28 August 2023
"The New World" episode 4 from season 2 of "HBO's" "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" was one drama felt and tense entertaining episode that shows how inner conflict and team chemistry is often a tough process. Word has just broken in the press and around the "NBA" that "The Lakers" have given Magic a record breaking contract, now with owner Jerry Buss the worst fears are confirmed now that other teammates know of this it's a different feel in the locker room. As you see the scenes are tough and drama filled from the start of the season between Magic and the other players. Also we see coaches at each other's throats as head coach Paul Westhead continues to show assistant Pat Riley who is boss and that he makes all of the decisions. Still it's clear and evident that mostly Magic does not buy into Westhead's space like placement system as Johnson even request to be traded. The acting and on screen chemistry with Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Jason Segel, and John C. Reilly is spot on and with each episode their performances of their characters get better. Overall good well done episode that shows in a spotlight how inner team drama, and power struggle is common and this would make "The Lakers" stronger on the road to returning as champs.
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