Jason Clarke to Star as LA Lakers Legend Jerry West in HBO’s ‘Showtime’ Pilot From Adam McKay

Jason Clarke has been cast as Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West on HBO’s “Showtime” pilot from Adam McKay. The prospective hour-long series is a true story based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.” Here is the logline: “A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties–a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.” And here’s how West is described for the purposes of HBO‘s pilot: “The cantankerous tortured genius of basketball, Jerry West ought to be the perfect man to build the Lakers into a dynasty–if only he can get past his own worst enemy: Jerry West.” Also Read: HBO Max Lands Streaming Rights to BBC's 'Doctor Who,' 'Top Gear,' 'The Office' and 'Luther' West is the man depicted in the iconic NBA logo. A point guard during his playing days, all with the Lakers (he was drafted when the team was still the Minneapolis Lakers), West won one NBA Championship. Later, as the general manager — and thus architect — of the Lakers, West cast those squads to...