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.

Cast

Carmelo Anthony, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Jerry Colangelo, Bob Cousy, Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Norman Nixon

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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 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.

When was "Basketball Man" released?

Basketball Man was released in 2007.

Who stars in "Basketball Man"?

The cast includes Carmelo Anthony, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Jerry Colangelo.

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