Basketball Man

2007 · 103 min · Documentary, History

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.

Director: Burt Kearns
Released: August 8, 2007
Language: English

Cast

Carmelo Anthony
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Red Auerbach
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Rick Barry
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Jerry Colangelo
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Bob Cousy
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Michael Jordan
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Steve Nash
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Norman Nixon
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Oscar Robertson
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David Stern
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Pat Summitt
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Norm Van Lier
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