Here are the Top Ten basketball movies of the members of the Lakers Nation.
Above the Rim was released in 1994 and stars Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur and David Bailey. The actors put on a mediocre show but the movie didn’t go above the rim, it more or less grazed the net. The music was perhaps the best part of the film, which was most performed by legend Tupac Shakur.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvTCndL5cX4
NEXT : A 1991 Basketball Movie Hit
Heaven is a Playground was released in 1991 and stars D.B. Sweeney, Mike Warren, Richard Jordan and Victor Love. This movies shows how basketball helped kids in Chicago get away from drugs and violence in the city. Two men worked together to improve the lives of youth, but as time went on, tension grew in their friendship.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7_Xy7slX8
NEXT : The Ultimate Under-Dog Story
Glory Road was released in 2006 and stars Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Jon Voight and Emily Deschanel. This is a story of the Texas Western men’s basketball team who fought all the odds during the 1966 NCAA tournament. They had the first all-black starting five and faced many obstacles along the way.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvsICT_HLfY
NEXT : Basketball Player Turned Writer
Finding Forrester was released in 2000 and stars Sean Connery, Rob Brown (VI), F Murray Abraham and Anna Paquin. Finding Forrester is a story of an old man, William Forrester, who transforms the life of a 16-year old basketball recruit named Jamal. Forrester decides to help Jamal with his writing skills, and helps him enter a writing contest. However, something unexpected occurs at the contest and Jamal’s respect is lost.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziT9MlQjDjM
NEXT : A Classic Fun-Filled Basketball Movie
Space Jam was released in 1996 and stars Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Wayne Knight and Patrick Ewing. This movie is perfect for a family that loves basketball and the NBA. The movie is full of laughter and fun that everyone can enjoy.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7AYd8uGG6E
NEXT : Chick-Flick Meets Basketball
Love and Basketball was released in 2000 and stars Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre Woodard and Dennis Haysbert. In this movie, basketball meets chick flick. Quincy and Monica grew up together and their relationship revolved around basketball. Watch, as both lovers try to live their dreams.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elnfChCjZjk
NEXT : A Day in the Life of the Black Mamba
Kobe Doin’ Work was released in 2009 and stars Laker guard Kobe Bryant. For the first time, Laker fans got to see how Kobe prepares himself before a game, what he thought during a game, and what he did after the game.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6DrmBW1iU
NEXT : A NBA All-Star Takes A Shot in Hollywood
He Got Game was released in 1998 and stars Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich and Rosario Dawson. It is a story of a high-school phenom who has a tough decision to make. His father, a convict, is offered a deal by the governor that will change his son’s life forever.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GofVmD5lNAI
NEXT : One of the Most Well-Known Basketball Movie
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Hoosiers was released in 1986 and stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper and Sheb Wooley. This movie is one of the most well-known sports movies of all-time. It is a story of a basketball coach’s chance at redemption at an Indiana High School. A must see for all sports fans.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diwRrudKHDU
NEXT : A Inspiring Hoops Documentary
Hoop Dreams was released in 1994 and stars William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates and Sheila Agee. Hoops Dreams is one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of all-time. The filmmakers followed stars William Gates and Arthur Agee for five years. If you haven’t seen Hoop Dreams, watch it during this long weekend!
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph2Y-epihlk
NEXT: Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention:
Like Mike
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LLwu34U5Gg
NEXT: Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention:
White Men Can’t Jump
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbhCIzt3mag