The “Logo” Jerry West has a problem with the loser portrayal of him in the HBO series ‘Winning Time’

By: Jarrod Horton

Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 3, 2010–Lakers Kobe Bryant shakes hands with Jerry West during a ceremony at half court to honor Kobe’s record for most points by a Laker at the Staples Center Wednesday. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
 
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NBA Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers executive Jerry West is not a fan of the HBO series ‘Winning Time.’ The series is based on author Jeff Pearlman’s book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.” According to ESPN, Jerry West is demanding a retraction and an apology for what he called “a baseless and malicious assault” on his character in the series. A letter was sent by West’s legal team to the HBO network and producer Adam McKay, which was obtained by ESPN.

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