Lakers News: 'Winning Time' Author Fears Hit HBO Show Won't Reach 3rd Season

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The hit HBO series Winning Time has captivated audiences since its arrival last year. The show just debuted its second season for the channel, but at least so far, things aren’t going as well.

Ratings have taken a hit compared to the debut season. This has caused the author of the book that the show is based on to take to social media.

Jeff Pearlman seems to be in fear that the show won’t reach a third season due to the ratings. While the show is still quality, HBO tends to work in a strict numbers game.

There is a chance that HBO extends the series for a third season, even with the lower ratings. But nothing is guaranteed. Pearlman wants fans to spread the word about the show to help gain more traction for this season.

The second season has only been out for a short time, so maybe things will pick up. Some people may not want to wait each week for the next episode, preferring to watch until every episode is available to binge-watch. This could be one explanation for the lower ratings.

We live in a world of instant gratification, so the waiting game isn’t for everyone.

Another reason could be the criticism that the first season of the show faced. Many members of the team during that time have come out and criticized the portrayal of the story. 

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West are among the members who have spoken against the accuracy of the show. 

This season, the show dives more into how the Los Angeles Lakers became a true basketball dynasty in the 1980s. It deals with the fierce rivalry between LA and the Boston Celtics, including pitting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird against one another. 

Hopefully, it gets picked up for another season. It's a fun watch and a great way for Laker fans to remember some of the more exciting teams in history. 

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