Basketball Docos

[Wizard]

What are some great basketball documentaries that you guys reccomend people to see?
I seen the 30 for 30 episode on Reggie Miller "Winning Time" and just loved it.
The Jodran collection is also great and a must see for any basketball fan, also seen Sir Charles years and years ago but can't seem to track a torrent etc down anymore.

I have heard there is one on LBJs high school team somewhere? Anyone know where i can see it?

 

[drd23]

Winning Time is a great documentary. In fact most, if not all, of the 30 for 30 docos are great.

 

[djrossie16]

The 30 for 30 one about Hank Gathers, Paul Westhead and Loyola Marymount's unbelievable few years in college basketball called The Guru of Go is quite good.

Pretty unbelievable the scores they were putting up with that run and gun style and also a very emotional journey with regards to Hank Gathers.

Of course Hoop Dreams is the greatest you've probably seen that one.

 

[rhaz]

I have heard there is one on LBJs high school team somewhere? Anyone know where i can see it?

Yep, it's called 'More Than A Game'. It's not bad,i definitely enjoy it. You can definitely see where his ego came from.

 

[Wizard]

Yep, it's called 'More Than A Game'. It's not bad,i definitely enjoy it. You can definitely see where his ego came from.

Any idea where i can get it from?

Have heard there is a Magic Collection out, or coming out as well. Anyone know anything of this?

 

[stewie griffen]

just watched the HBO special on Bird and Magic... it was incredibly moving, and great to see the tale of their relationship over the years

 

[Pugnosis]

Had its own thread recently but the Vlade Divac, Drazen Petrovic one as part of the 30 for 30 series was sensational. Just had a rawness to it that you couldn't take your focus away from it.

 

[drd23]

Had its own thread recently but the Vlade Divac, Drazen Petrovic one as part of the 30 for 30 series was sensational. Just had a rawness to it that you couldn't take your focus away from it.

Its called "Once Brothers" iirc. The one on Len Bias - "Without Bias" is also quite good and fairly educational for those not old enough to know the story

 

[RoosterLad]

I watched Without Bias before, another excellent doco in the 30 for 30 series. That happened well before my time so I learnt a lot.

 

[bossman111]

Saw one about Andrew Gaze's Seton Hall NCAA run a couple of years ago which was awesome as well.

 

[September_Glory]

What are some great basketball documentaries that you guys reccomend people to see?

Hoop Dreams is the obvious one.

I like watching those old "UnstoppaBULLS" dvd's about Michael Jordan in the early 90's.

 

[footylover18]

Hoop Dreams is considered one of the greatest documentaries ever of any genre.

More Than A Game is the doco about LBJ's high school team. It's fantastic and goes a long way to describing why he's the way he is now. Watch it.

 

[Surkin]

Another thumbs up for the 30 for 30 series. My personal favourite was the Len Bias one. Also did not mind the AI trial.

 

[Bourky23]

watched the "Fab 5" 30 for 30 last night, that's another good one.

all of the 30 for 30's are quality tbh.

 

[swaneagle24]

I've got all of the 30 for 30 series patiently awaiting me on DVD, damn you 2K11... Have seen Winning Time, Without Bias and No Crossover though, awesome stuff.

 

[Vegas.]

25th anniversary of Lenny's death. Anyone got a linky for me to watch his 30 for 30 ep?

 

[djrossie16]

Just saw the 30 for 30 episode "Benji". Really moving and well made

 

[peternorth]

Had its own thread recently but the Vlade Divac, Drazen Petrovic one as part of the 30 for 30 series was sensational. Just had a rawness to it that you couldn't take your focus away from it.

the announcement about magics HIV thingo was moving....BUT

the diva/pet one takes the cake. even mrs north, who is not a sports fan, watched bits of it and was intrigued by it. i think it wouldve opened my eyes of the usually closed eyed america in to what bball meant to foreigners. i mean, here we have yugoslavia one one, then nek minnit lots of independent countries. one day team mates, nek minnit hated foes. serious mindfu*

 

[The King!]

Anyone been watching open court? Is there a thread for these already? Couldnt find it. Great basketball show, though couldnt get one to work on you tube

 

[Deenamite]

Just saw the 30 for 30 episode "Benji". Really moving and well made

This ^^. Brilliant doco, easily one of the best in the series, and it's a great series.

 

[Shade]

I watched some of those 30 for 30 things last night quite good one i watched was that Josh Swade guy getting the basketball rules to the Kansas Jayhawks and then i watched Reggie Miller winning time against the knicks i thought that was pretty crappy but meh.

Might watch the Sebastian Telfair documentary tonight anyone seen it? if so any good?

 

[nufan]

Just finished watching this. I did enjoy. If I can find the early 2000's links to espn docos of Sir Charles, Reggie and Nique I will post. Gives an amazing insight to the players beyond the hardwood.

 

[GCSuns#9]

Just saw the 30 for 30 episode "Benji". Really moving and well made

Just finished watching this and agree with you completely, a great watch.

 

[Varcoe2Chapman]

If you are really desperate for Sir Charles i have seen it at Jb Hi Fi for around $15.

 

[nba_einstein]

Darius Miles and Q Rich had one when they were both Clippers. Think it was called Young Bloodz, but don't quote me on that. Should be a good laugh.