Former Cal Basketball Player Solomon Hughes Revels In Role of a Lifetime In Lakers Documentary
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -- A former Bay Area basketball player is living the dream on the big screen in a portrayal of his beloved Los Angeles Lakers of the "Showtime" era.
Perhaps one day a movie or series will be made about the Warriors during the Stephen Curry era. For now, the Lakers are taking a turn on the small screen as the focus of HBO's new series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"
It's a cast with several household names – John C. Reilly, Adrian Brody, Michael Chiklis, Sally Field – and newcomers like Solomon Hughes.
"It was just one of the most incredible communities that I've ever been a part of," said Hughes on KPIX 5's Game Day.
Cal basketball fans might remember Hughes. He played center for the Bears from 1998-2002. Now he's back on the court as an actor playing the part of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It is the role of a lifetime for the Southern California native.
"My first love was the Lakers and Kareem was the literal center of that sports dynasty," said Hughes.
Watch full interview in video player above.
