How Solomon Hughes Went from Teaching at Stanford to Starring in ‘Winning Time’ | Rich Eisen Show

Actor Solomon Hughes tells Rich Eisen how he landed the role of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ and why he got into acting despite having a PhD in education.
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[@deshaundozier]

He’s killing that role. They all are. Amazing show

[@blakepreston9459]

The show isn’t getting the love it DESERVES so far! Cast, writers, set directors,are all killing it. It’s been my favorite show this year and there’s been some bangers so far (OZARK, Book of Boba Fett, You, Righteous Gemstones, Peacemaker, etc.)

[@blackshyguy2160]

Ozark and Peacemaker were easily my favorite of the year until this show came out it’s so amazing

[@zo62]

Bec it’s an exaggeration

[@ricardotella1864]

It’s because idiots are mistaking it for a documentary

[@1990758]

My opinion my opinion i This show is awful.

[@MosheXX]

@Nerdboy that’s an understatement. A lot of lies in the show

[@troychriscarretas2657]

Solomon is 6’11” , Jabbar is 7’2” But it is hard to find an actor as tall and can do the moves Solomon played it well

[@ibrahimkhalif83]

He nails this part. Perfect Kareem.

[@JJHcars]

I was just saying to my homeboy where they find an actor Kareem size voice face temperament. He's brilliant 👏 👌

[@1990758]

He looks like Kevin Johnson.

[@pedrorobles7144]

His enthusiasm is great to see hope for a long career for ill be rooting for him

[@johnbrowntheprophet]

What a great show. This series truly deserves to win awards for its casting, writing, acting, direction, and camera work.

[@zo62]

Are you serious they are rewarded with lawsuits since it s way off

[@johnbrowntheprophet]

@@zo62 - It’s a great show deserving of several awards.

[@A1PrimeTimeMovies]

@@zo62 it’s not a documentary dude. It’s a series. Some stuff is added in for dramatic effect. It’s an amazing show in my opinion.

[@djyua9157]

This show is horrible the story is sloppily put together and I anticipated this show for a long time

[@stevenberliner7964]

Dr. Hughes seems like a very nice, personable, and of course intelligent person. I look forward to seeing him in other, non-sports acting roles!

[@MoGhotbi]

The entire cast is great, but Solomon Hughes and Wood Harris (who plays Spencer Haywood) are revelations.

[@slowpeelz]

Wood Harris has been a great actor for such a long time now so to say he is a revelation is a stretch

[@MoGhotbi]

@@slowpeelz Agree - loved him in The Wire but his performance here really shined.

[@slowpeelz]

@@MoGhotbi agreed! My bad I was just trying to shine light if this was the first thing you saw him in

[@MrDoctorD00m]

Winning Time is so entertaining to watch. I love it!

[@1990758]

You would say that.

[@MrDoctorD00m]

@@1990758 Yes I would.

[@dstyle00]

Solomon Hughes is one of the bright spots in the series. Incredible that this is his first acting gig.

[@CensorTube84]

He killed that role..absolutely love Winning Time ! 🔥

[@teddybrukshot1801]

Solomon is Kareem most convincing and looking character ever seen

[@conservativehawk]

This man's voice is amazing! I can listen to him talk all day!

[@rorydouthard3636]

Don’t get me wrong, KAJ should be able to feel some kind of way about this series, BUT I don’t think he should snub the actor playing him. Why not meet him and see for yourself how talented he is and how super cool he seems to be in real life.

[@1990758]

That's never gonna happen.

[@rorydouthard3636]

@@1990758 ☹️☹️☹️

[@gheller2261]

KAJ has never been terribly nice. Better than he used to be but still prickly with a big superiority complex.

[@djlo8238]

this man is Kareem for real

[@lastateroad239]

Hughes was just SO good as Kareem. Twas scary. Great actor.

[@lawandalynn2871]

The Actors are amazing.

[@vanealmorrow6024]

Love this show I hope they have more seasons.

[@katieburnett6710]

Genuinely the actor I was most curious about from the show so fascinating this was his acting debut.

[@ashokdas9228]

Very smart young man! Keep up the great work

[@michaeltootikian4402]

Nice interview

[@mikebarreras26]

Much love from Albuquerque New Mexico

[@coachuck2589]

Man he really did a good job portraying Cap

[@sparkofgenius3372]

"FAST BREAK": is a must see documentary about, COACH, JOHN MCLENDON. This Legendary, African-American basketball coach, INVENTED, the fast break. He also helped integrate the sport. I'm only here to enlighten basketball fans. Enjoy the show, Winning Time, but, know the "TRUTH."

[@gheller2261]

Not to be confused with Fast Break with Gabe Kaplan.

[@3alarm247]

Does anyone besides me like the Winning Time theme song? “My Favorite Mutiny” by The Coup

[@maplebear6527]

I like it too, and throwing the cheerleaders in the opening theme sequence is genius it goes together so well

[@teddybrukshot1801]

Everyone deserves a freaking Emmy woody Harris and Nixon is beyond unbelievably great

[@swampThaang]

Its really interesting how they play with heights in this show. Solomon is truly tall but some of the other players/retired player actors are not. The scenes with the Pat Riley character and his wife for example make him look more than a foot taller, which is not at all true of the actors themselves.

[@ozziehype]

Winning time is a good movie. I don't care if it's real or not, it's a fun show to watch.

[@waynejones2599]

Casting is amazing, Dr.J not so good

[@malcolmmack4221]

Lol man he was okay he wasn't that bad imo 😂 respect to you

[@gheller2261]

By far the worst so far. Both in physical looks and personality. Also bad is Spencer Haywood. Actor is fine, but Haywood was 30 in 1979 and the actor looks (and is) 50.

[@SImSZN]

@@gheller2261 Everyone young looked old in 70’s so they did a good job

[@gmh471]

@@SImSZN I get it, people looked much older in the 70s. It would be fine if this actor looked 40 or even 42-43. But he actually does look 50. The only think that saves the role is that the actor is very good (though not pulling off 6'9'' - it's hilarious how the actors are so much smaller than the real guys).

[@gheller2261]

Honestly, I don't think he looks all that much like Kareem. But, to be fair, who could?

[@erikhug988]

Holy caffeine

[@yomamagagaga]

Shows hard to watch for nba fans to be honest

[@sham1r6]

How? I had no trouble watching it at all

[@Kemoclout]

you’re no fun

[@WhiskerWhippers]

@@sham1r6 because it showed what real NBA was, and not this crap that’s put out there today.