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The Last Dance (2020)

ESPN

This epic documentary miniseries focuses on the career of Michael Jordan, specifically 1997-98 – the final season of his legendary run with the Chicago Bulls. The series features incredible footage from the era as well as interviews with Scottie Pippen, Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan himself.

Photography: ESPN Films

Hoop Dreams (1994)

HBO Max

Hoop Dreams is about more than just basketball. This powerful documentary follows two high school students with serious NBA aspirations as they navigate the struggles of growing up in Chicago’s lower-income neighborhoods. You’ll laugh, cry and surely be cheering on your feet by the end.

Photography: Fine Line Features

More than a Game (2008)

Amazon Prime Video

A young LeBron James stars in this documentary about his humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio. The film follows LeBron and four of his high school teammates as they go from a group of unknown kids to the most talked about young ballers in the country.

Photography: Lionsgate

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010)

HBO Max

It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when national interest in the NBA was declining and the league was on the verge of disappearing forever. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s storied rivalry changed that overnight. This moving documentary peels back the layers of their relationship as it evolved from foes on the court to friends for life.

Photography: HBO

Without Bias (2009)

ESPN

University of Maryland basketball phenom Len Bias was on top of the world when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics, then tragedy struck and he passed away two days later. This film tracks Bias’ meteoric rise, his sudden untimely passing, and the indelible impact he left on the sport and the young athletes hoping for a similar break.

Photography: ESPN Films

The Fab Five (2011)

ESPN

The Fab Five tells the story of five freshman University of Michigan basketball players who changed the game forever. The five-man starting lineup featured future NBA stars Chris Webber Jalen Rose and Juwan Howard. The group had a style and energy that electrified college basketball and remains a major influence on today's athletes.

Photography: ESPN Films

Benji (2012)

ESPN

Benji Wilson was a Chicago basketball legend who was destined for greatness and widely regarded as the best basketball prospect in the nation. Benji is all about his life that sadly ended during his senior year of high school before he could live up to his true potential. Wilson might be gone, but his legacy lives on.

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The Redeem Team (2022)

Netflix

The Redeem Team is an essential basketball documentary for fans of the sport, especially fans of the late Kobe Bryant. This film is a first-hand account of the 2008 United States Men’s National Basketball Team's mission to bring home gold after an embarrassing defeat at the 2004 Olympics. The Redeem Team features many members of the team and shows a side of Kobe Bryant that the public never got to see.

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Untold: Malice at the Palace (2021)

Netflix

This dive documentary focuses on a moment in sports history that took place during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. This gripping film contains never-before-seen footage and interviews about the night that altered life both for players and the fans in the stands.

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