"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a dramatic series that tells the story of the professional and personal lives of the basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 1980s, they were one of the most revered and influential sports dynasties in the United States. The focus is on the team members who experience highs and lows, and who, with their own hands, write world history both on and off the court. The film is based on the work of Jeff Pearlman.