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Chris Riley is a real person portrayed by Gillian Jacobs in the TV series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Best Is Yet to Come (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 10 episodes out of a total of 17 aired

Chris Riley

by Gillian Jacobs

character

Episodes10

  • 7.8
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    The Best Is Yet to Come
    episode S1.E3 march 2022
    As Buss courts new talent, a former Laker ponders a future with the franchise, and Earvin's move to LA isn't quite as magical as he hoped.
  • 8.3
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    California Dreaming
    episode S1.E8 april 2022
    As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions. Then, Earvin meets his childhood hero at the NBA All-Star game, where he receives some sage advice. Jessie convinces Jeanie to help shield her father from a devastating truth.
  • 8.3
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    Acceptable Loss
    episode S1.E9 may 2022
    As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health. Later, Haywood receives an ultimatum from Kareem.
  • 7.7
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    One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
    episode S2.E1 august 2023
    As the Lakers enter a new season, Buss bets big on his players and children; an on-court injury threatens the team's future.
  • 7.8
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    The Magic Is Back
    episode S2.E2 august 2023
    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.
  • 8
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    The Second Coming
    episode S2.E3 august 2023
    In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from a small-town boy to a position as a sought-after player. Later, Earvin puts pressure on Buss.
  • 7.9
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    The New World
    episode S2.E4 august 2023
    Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates - and his domineering coach.
  • 8.8
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    The Hamburger Hamlet
    episode S2.E5 september 2023
    Superstar Earvin Magic Johnson and Coach Westhead clash. Team owner Jerry Buss orders Jerry West to pick up the pieces.
  • 8.4
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    'BEAT L.A.'
    episode S2.E6 september 2023
    The Lakers win another championship. But after humiliating defeats, they have to regroup to take on the Celtics.
  • 8.3
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    What Is and What Should Never Be
    episode S2.E7 september 2023
    With the NBA Finals, the tensions between Lakers and Celtics reach a new peak in 1984, and between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.