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Can Jerry West take his case against HBO to the Supreme Court? Or any court?

LOS ANGELES — It might have sounded like a bluff when Jerry West recently vowed to take his much-publicized battle with HBO "all the way to the Supreme Court."

Los Angeles Times

Ian Eagle on His ‘Ja Breaker’ Call, Where Ja Morant Dunk Stacks Up

The Grizzlies’ star’s electrifying dunk brought out the best in the broadcaster.

Sports Illustrated

Jerry West willing to take HBO to Supreme Court over “Winning Time”

Lakers Hall of Famer Jerry West continues to be mad about how he has been portrayed in the HBO series "Winning Time."

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HBO Issues Response to Jerry West’s Threat of Legal Action

West: “They belittled something good. If I have to, I will take this all the way to the Supreme Court.”

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HBO fires back at Jerry West: ‘Winning Time is based on extensive factual research’

HBO says the series ‘is not a documentary and has not been presented as such’

The Independent UK

HBO defends ‘Winning Time’ against Jerry West’s criticism of on-screen portrayal

NEW YORK — HBO would like to remind you — and Jerry West — that “Winning Time” is not a documentary.

Tribune News Service

Jerry West on 'Winning Time' depiction: 'If I have to, I will take this all the way to the Supreme Court'

LOS ANGELES — Jerry West couldn't help himself.

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Bill Plaschke: HBO's 'Winning Time' gets some things about Showtime era right — but not Jerry West

LOS ANGELES — The HBO "Winning Time" series about the Lakers' Showtime era gets some of it right.

Los Angeles Times

Jerry West says HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ is a ‘deliberately false characterization’

“The portrayal of NBA icon and LA Lakers legend Jerry West in ‘Winning Time’ is fiction pretending to be fact — a deliberately false characterization that has caused great distress to Jerry and his family,” West’s attorney said in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jerry West demands retraction of his 'cruel' portrayal in 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'

NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West is declaring the depiction of his character in HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" to be "cruel" and "deliberately false," and is demanding a retraction within two weeks from today.

Los Angeles Times

Former Laker Jerry West is upset over his portrayal in “Winning Time”

Lakers legend Jerry West has demanded action over the way he has been portrayed in the HBO series "Winning Time."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jerry West demands retraction over ‘rage-aholic’ portrayal in Winning Time

Former LA Lakers player and general manager claims HBO has ‘demeaned him for shock value’ in popular drama about basketball team

The Guardian - AU

Jerry West Requests Retraction for Depiction in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

The Lakers’ legend said the show is a “baseless and malicious assault” on his character.

Sports Illustrated

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Is Dishonest

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and six-time champion is not a fan of HBO’s new series about the Showtime Lakers dynasty of the 1980s.

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On this date: The first of several painful finals losses to Celtics

In April 1962, the Lakers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, setting a precedent that haunted L.A. for decades.

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Kevin Durant moves up to No. 8 in all-time playoff scoring list past Jerry West

Marc J. Spears: With his first four points of the afternoon, Nets say Kevin Durant (4,458 points) has moved past Jerry West (4,457 points) into eighth place on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list. Next up: Karl Malone (4,761 points). Source: ...

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On the date: Elgin Baylor sets NBA Finals scoring record

In Game 5 of the 1962 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Lakers legend Elgin Baylor had a game for the ages.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lakers' season has been a collection of pratfalls and airballs

LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers blew a lead and lost to Golden State in the first game of this season, LeBron James was asked whether he had any advice for Russell Westbrook, who had made all of four baskets.

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The Independent UK

‘Winning Time’ shows authentic human side of Laker legends

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Report: Gary Vitti Walked Away From Lakers HBO Show Over Jerry West Portrayal

Vitti and Mitch Kupchak were upset at how the program represents Jerry West.

USA Today Sports Media Group

HBO’s Winning Time: Jerry West player bio

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Jerry West.

Tribune News Service

Review: Actors, writers, directors shoot and score in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’

It sounds messy, the reported falling out between business partners Adam McKay and Will Ferrell.

Tribune News Service

Lakers great Jerry West remembers Kobe Bryant’s ‘enormous love and respect’ for daughter Gianna on 2-year anniversary of their deaths

Los Angeles Lakers great Jerry West remembered the special bond that Kobe Bryant shared with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, before their tragic deaths.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Saban, Jerry West Write Letter to Sen. Manchin in Support of Voting Rights Bill

South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman criticized the efforts of Alabama's coach.

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