HBO's "Winning Time" Cast and Their Real-Life Counterparts

West (left) coached the Lakers in the '70s before moving to the team's scouting department. In 1982, he became the team's general manager. He stayed with the team until 2000.

Riley (right) served as an assistant coach to Westhead and took over head-coaching duties when Westhead was fired. Riley stepped down from the team in 1990, having helped the team secure four championships.