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Basketball Man

2007

103 minutes

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Overview

Basketball legends including Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Red Auerbach and John Wooden tell the amazing life story of Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented the game and inspired generations of players to reach for the rim. The athletes share their perspectives on the game and explain how Naismith developed the basic rules of the sport in just two weeks in 1891. Historical clips also feature the first-ever b-ball instructional film, from 1927.

Top Cast

Carmelo Anthony headshot

Carmelo Anthony

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Red Auerbach headshot

Red Auerbach

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Rick Barry headshot

Rick Barry

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Jerry Colangelo headshot

Jerry Colangelo

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Bob Cousy headshot

Bob Cousy

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Michael Jordan headshot

Michael Jordan

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Steve Nash headshot

Steve Nash

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Norman Nixon headshot

Norman Nixon

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Oscar Robertson headshot

Oscar Robertson

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David Stern headshot

David Stern

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Pat Summitt headshot

Pat Summitt

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Norm Van Lier headshot

Norm Van Lier

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John Wooden headshot

John Wooden

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