HBO’s Los Angeles Lakers drama series has added newcomer Sean Patrick Small, Rachel Hilson (This Is Us, Love, Victor), and Olli Haaskivi (Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Manifest) to the cast.Small will portray Larry Bird, a basketball star who prefers beer, ratty jeans, and ruthlessly destroying his opponent on the court to being in the spotlight.
His rivalry with Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) since their legendary NCAA championship duel continues for the next decade.Comedian Bo Burnham was reportedly set to portray Bird though his participation was never confirmed.Hilson stars as Cindy Day, Magic’s girlfriend.Haaskivi will bring to life Nike’s enigmatic and forward-thinking founder, Phil Knight.Written by Max Borenstein, the fast-break
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