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Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:50 pm to Zamoro10
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Hard to top Once Brothers...that involved a death of a budding NBA star, civil war and genocide.
This was one of the better one's also. I remember the Lakers in the 80's and I had no clue all of that was going on with Divac. This one was so difficult because Drazen died before they could resolve their issues.
Also gave good insight into what it's like for those living in war torn countries in the modern era
Posted on 10/18/12 at 2:53 pm to undecided
im go on netflix and watch them
Posted on 10/18/12 at 3:19 pm to JackTMed
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He was #1 in the country - Lebron before Lebron was born. Then he was murdered on the streets of Chicago.
What would you say if I told you that there was a Lebron before there was a "Lebron" and he got merked on the streets of Chicago during the 80's crack epidemic? An all new ESPN 30 for 30, BENJI! Premieres Tuesday, October 23rd.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 3:37 pm to GeauxAggie972
Kevin Garnett, Ronnie Fields and other local talent were all gonna go to the Illini til that happened. I've seen Ronnie play, and he had no jumper, dribbled only left handed and scored 30 a game just dunking. It was amazing.
Illinois had some pretty sick high school talent back then. Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson and Corey Maggette and KG among other future pros.
Illinois had some pretty sick high school talent back then. Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson and Corey Maggette and KG among other future pros.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 3:58 pm to ZenFNmaster
I've seen the Benji documentary already. It's a pretty well-made film.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:22 pm to JackTMed
This didn't air yet? I watched it On Demand (AT&T U-verse) last night and it was really moving.
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:34 pm to Zamoro10
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The saddest moment in the 30 for 30 series for me was
Agreed
Posted on 10/18/12 at 4:52 pm to JackTMed
Sorry sort of thinking "been there done that" with this. Sad story I'm sure but "ohhh another basketball player that never made it" bores me
Posted on 10/18/12 at 5:06 pm to BilJ
The best that never was...... should be required watching..... of any above average athlete....
Posted on 10/23/12 at 1:20 pm to choupiquesushi
Comes on tonight as a friendly reminder
Posted on 10/23/12 at 1:28 pm to JackTMed
I'm glad to see a couple of my favorites get some mention here. I think my top 3 might be:
The Two Escobars
The Best That Never Was
Once Brothers
Those were about more than just the sport. They were very well put together documentaries.
The Two Escobars
The Best That Never Was
Once Brothers
Those were about more than just the sport. They were very well put together documentaries.
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:07 pm to Choupique19
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The Two Escobars
The Best That Never Was
Once Brothers
These are the best imo. The Best That Never Was is perfect.
I also liked the one about Tim Richmond, the June 1994 one, and the 16th man (invictus).
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:10 pm to Choupique19
I'm suprised there isn't more love for "Gurus of Go" which is the one about Hank Gathers and Loyola Marymount. The film of Hank Gather's death is one of the most haunting things I've ever seen.
I agree that "Once Brothers" and "The Two Escobars" were awesome. "The Best that Never Was" was good but not as good as the other 2 mentioned.
I agree that "Once Brothers" and "The Two Escobars" were awesome. "The Best that Never Was" was good but not as good as the other 2 mentioned.
This post was edited on 10/23/12 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:17 pm to Govt Tide
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Tim Richmond
I didn't know this story until I saw the documentary. As was the case with most of them, I enjoyed this one.
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I'm suprised there isn't more love for "Gurus of Go" which is the one about Hank Gathers and Loyola Marymount.
I liked it, cause I was in high school and very into college basketball at this time. But I thought the documentary focused too much on Paul Westhead. I wasn't as interested in his entire career as much as I was his time at Loyola-Marymount, and more specifically, Hank Gathers.
That first left-handed free throw by Bo Kimble is one of the greatest moments in sports history!!!
This post was edited on 10/23/12 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:24 pm to Govt Tide
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I'm suprised there isn't more love for "Gurus of Go" which is the one about Hank Gathers and Loyola Marymount.
I think it is because most people have seen the Hank Gathers Story movie before. That movie gets me everytime.
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:25 pm to Choupique19
I'm surprised people got teary at the Dupree documentary. He came across as extremely immature and foolish. Did not elicit a whole lot of sympathy from me. Immaturity plus poor decision making does not make you a victim of circumstance.
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:32 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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I'm surprised people got teary at the Dupree documentary. He came across as extremely immature and foolish. Did not elicit a whole lot of sympathy from me. Immaturity plus poor decision making does not make you a victim of circumstance.
The sympathy comes from the fact that a 19 year old kid/young man was misled by leeches that surrounded him and were looking out for their own best interests, and not the best interests of Marcus.
The guy's talent was undeniable. If he could have stayed healthy, which his weight and conditioning no doubt hurt him, he could have been a great pro. The dude blew his knee out, sat on his butt for 8 years, and then got back in shape and had still a 2 year NFL football career. It helps build sympathy for Marcus when you hear him tell his story today, and he doesn't seem to hold animosity towards the way things went down.
Posted on 10/23/12 at 2:43 pm to GeauxAggie972
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The part that got me was when current-day Marcus was watching his old highlights and you could just tell he wanted to break down
that was a powerful moment.
Posted on 10/23/12 at 5:09 pm to JackTMed
another hour of Mike Wilbon saying "you heard about this kid from Chicago who was the best. I'm so sad I didn't get to suck his balls for 20 years like I have Michael and Charles."
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