Basketball Man
Originally released in 2007. Basketball Man is a documentary/history film. directed by Burt Kearns.
Starring Carmelo Anthony, Red Auerbach, and Rick Barry
Synopsis
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basketball Man about?
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 pl...
Who directed Basketball Man?
Basketball Man was directed by Burt Kearns.
How long is Basketball Man?
Basketball Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Basketball Man released?
Basketball Man was released on August 8, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Basketball Man?
The main cast of Basketball Man includes Carmelo Anthony, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Jerry Colangelo, Bob Cousy.