Póster de Basketball: A Love Story

ESPN 2018 1 temporada 62 ep. TV-G Finalizada

Basketball: A Love Story

2018 1 temporada 62 ep. TV-G

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15 min

S1 · E1 18 de sep. de 2018

Love of the Game Episodio 1

The best in the game share why they love basketball, and speak about the players they grew up emulating, late nights practicing in the driveway, and how basketball provided a refuge from the realities of life.

15 min

S1 · E2 18 de sep. de 2018

The Teachers Episodio 2

A tribute to the role coaches have played in not just the game, but the lives of their players. Coaches speak candidly about how to motivate, teach and get the best from their players.

15 min

S1 · E3 18 de sep. de 2018

The Choke Episodio 3

The 1997 incident where Latrell Sprewell choked his coach, PJ Carlesimo, sparks the conversation about the relationship between player and coach.

15 min

S1 · E4 18 de sep. de 2018

Origins Episodio 4

The beginnings of basketball are traced from James Naismith to the expansion of the game across the country - leading to the development of college leagues.

15 min

S1 · E5 18 de sep. de 2018

Scandal Episodio 5

The story of a point shaving scandal in the college ranks that almost derailed the sport in the 1950s, as well as a profile of two of the first superstars of the sport: George Mikan and Bob Cousy.

15 min

S1 · E6 18 de sep. de 2018

Signature Moves: The Feel Episodio 6

The Art of the Game and how some of the greatest mastered their "Signature Moves", featuring Chris Paul, Wes Unseld, Diana Taurasi, Allen Iverson and Earl Monroe.

15 min

S1 · E7 18 de sep. de 2018

The Spring of '57 Episodio 7

The NBA's first dynasty, the Boston Celtics, powered by Red Auerbach and Bill Russell. And an introduction to Wilt Chamberlain, a giant even in a sport of big men, during his time at University of Kansas.

15 min

S1 · E8 18 de sep. de 2018

Patriots to Protest Episodio 8

Oscar Robertson and Jerry West lead the U.S. Olympic team in a symbolic win against the USSR during the Cold War in 1960. In 1968, players face a difficult choice to play or not to play when a boycott by prominent Black athletes is implemented.

15 min

S1 · E9 18 de sep. de 2018

Signature Moves: The Touch Episodio 9

How some of the greatest in the game mastered their "Signature Moves", this time featuring Steph Curry, Bernard King and Hakeem Olajuwon.

15 min

S1 · E10 18 de sep. de 2018

ABA: The Red, White, and Blue Episodio 10

The American Basketball Association became one of the first upstart leagues to challenge the dominance of the NBA. A hilarious and nostalgic look at some of the tactics used by early executives and players to gain attention.

15 min

S1 · E11 18 de sep. de 2018

The Dipper and the Winner Episodio 11

One of the greatest rivalries in basketball - Wilt Chamberlain versus Bill Russell. Russell and his Celtics continue to get the best of Chamberlain's teams, including in the iconic 1965 Eastern Conference Finals.

15 min

S1 · E12 18 de sep. de 2018

Signature Moves: Discipline Episodio 12

How some of the greatest in the game mastered their "Signature Moves", featuring Lebron James, Walt Frazier and Dirk Nowitzki.

15 min

S1 · E13 18 de sep. de 2018

Mayhem in Munich Episodio 13

The 1972 Olympics will forever be remembered for the tragedy that took the lives of 11 Israeli athletes. That year, the US again faced off with the USSR, in one of the most controversial finishes in Olympic history.

15 min

S1 · E14 18 de sep. de 2018

Brotherly Love Episodio 14

The tragic story of Maurice Stokes, a former all-star who was injured during a game and debilitated for the rest of his life. But from tragedy grew a bond between he and teammate Jack Twyman.

15 min

S1 · E15 18 de sep. de 2018

The Witch Hunt Episodio 15

A look at gambling in the early days of the sport, and Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins who was wrongly accused of being involved in a point shaving scandal during his freshman year at University of Iowa.

15 min

S1 · E16 18 de sep. de 2018

Birth of the Bruins Episodio 16

An introduction to the UCLA Bruins, arguably the greatest dynasty in the history of men's college basketball, and their coach John Wooden.

15 min

S1 · E17 18 de sep. de 2018

Tomboys Episodio 17

Some of the game's greatest female players, including Cheryl Miller, Ann Myers, Nancy Lieberman, and Carol Blazejowski discuss their love of the game and challenges they faced as pioneers of the women's game.

15 min

S1 · E18 18 de sep. de 2018

Rupp's Reckoning Episodio 18

There are endless stories of racism, but also humanity, in the early days of college basketball, including the era of Adolph Rupp at Kentucky, the integration of the college game at Texas Western, and the strength of Charlie Scott.

15 min

S1 · E19 18 de sep. de 2018

Renegades Episodio 19

Explore the tumultuous years of the ABA, where the league did everything it could to compete with the NBA, with differing levels of success.

22 min

S1 · E20 18 de sep. de 2018

The Eighth Wonder of the World Episodio 20

Lew Alcindor, one of the greatest players of all-time, led UCLA in the "Game of the Century" against Elvin Hayes and the University of Houston. The Houston upset is seen as paving the way for college basketball to be widely televised.

15 min

S1 · E21 18 de sep. de 2018

Title IX: Immaculata Episodio 21

Title IX gave rise to the women's game at the college level, and the first great team emerged from Immaculata University. Immaculata won 3 consecutive NCAA Titles from 1972-1974 and played in the first ever televised NCAA Women's CBB.

15 min

S1 · E22 18 de sep. de 2018

Joy or Relief? Episodio 22

Al McGuire won an NCAA title with Marquette in the last game he ever coached. The game's top coaches debate whether finally winning brings joy, or relief?

21 min

S1 · E23 18 de sep. de 2018

Oscar and the West: Bittersweet Victories Episodio 23

Oscar Robertson joins forces with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jerry West teams up with Wilt Chamberlain on the Los Angeles Lakers. Two of the greatest pairs ever to play together, but even with each victory, their past will haunt them.

15 min

S1 · E24 18 de sep. de 2018

Self Expression Episodio 24

Walt "Clyde" Frazier was one of the first to become a cultural icon off the court. Players like Pete Maravich and Calvin Murphy continued that trend, but their popularity stemmed from their play on the court.

15 min

S1 · E25 18 de sep. de 2018

One and Done Episodio 25

The debate over eligibility and "one and done" started well before John Calipari and the University of Kentucky - Spencer Haywood was one of the first to challenge the rules.

21 min

S1 · E26 18 de sep. de 2018

David vs Goliath Episodio 26

After winning six national championships, the UCLA dynasty continued through the Bill Walton era. The Bruins dominated until they came up against David Thompson and his NC State team, who finally knocked them off and claimed a title of their own.

15 min

S1 · E27 18 de sep. de 2018

General Knight Episodio 27

Bobby Knight, one of the most prolific and vilified coaches of all-time, led his Indiana program to glory.

15 min

S1 · E28 18 de sep. de 2018

Deal of the Century Episodio 28

The ABA and NBA merge in 1976 with the St. Louis Spirit owners taking a smaller buyout but a portion of the NBA's TV rights in perpetuity.

24 min

S1 · E29 18 de sep. de 2018

Wild Days: Upsets, Brawls, and No-Calls Episodio 29

The league continues its intense ways during 1976 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns, which culminated in a Celtics championship and produced a triple-overtime Game 5, which is considered by some to be the greatest NBA game ever.

15 min

S1 · E30 18 de sep. de 2018

Do or Die Episodio 30

George Gervin and David Thompson competed down the wire in one of the NBA's tightest races for the scoring title ever. The two were within fractions of a point in scoring average entering the last game of the season, and both put on a show.

15 min

S1 · E31 18 de sep. de 2018

Tailspin Episodio 31

In the '70s, the NBA's image was at an all time low due to rampant cocaine use and an increase in on-court violence. Only the birth of the greatest individual rivalry in the sport's history could keep it afloat: Magic Johnson v Larry Bird.

17 min

S1 · E32 18 de sep. de 2018

Portland's One Year Dynasty Episodio 32

The Portland Trailblazers, led by Bill Walton, win the 1977 NBA Championship against the Dr. J-led 76ers. Though it appeared a dynasty was being born, continuous injuries to Walton in the subsequent years derailed the team's chances.

15 min

S1 · E33 18 de sep. de 2018

The First Lady Episodio 33

Pat Summitt, one of the greatest coaches in the history of basketball, is profiled - spanning from her time as a player, to her role as Olympic head coach, to the dynasty she built at the University of Tennessee.

15 min

S1 · E34 18 de sep. de 2018

Don't Call Me Buckwheat Episodio 34

Lenny Wilkens is the consummate underdog. Despite a childhood of poverty, racism and the untimely death of his father, Wilkens fought his way to the top of professional basketball, eventually coaching the Seattle Supersonics to their first and only title.

15 min

S1 · E35 18 de sep. de 2018

Genius Gene Episodio 35

Magic Johnson, then a rookie, puts himself on the map leading the LA Lakers to the 1980 NBA title. Johnson's brilliant career serves as a jumping off point to discuss whether basketball genius is born or made.

20 min

S1 · E36 18 de sep. de 2018

Georgetown Culture: John Thompson's America Episodio 36

The creation of the Big East conference gave rise to the Georgetown Hoya teams under John Thompson. Led by Patrick Ewing, Georgetown showed its dominance on the court. Off the court, their importance to the Black community is explored.

15 min

S1 · E37 18 de sep. de 2018

NBA: It's Fantastic Episodio 37

Former NBA commissioner David Stern is profiled, and the Stern era - considered to be the time in which the NBA's popularity exploded - is explored. One thing that helped: the star-studded "NBA: It's Fantastic" advertisement campaign.

15 min

S1 · E38 18 de sep. de 2018

Contempt: LA vs. Boston Episodio 38

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA's greatest team rivalry included a tough coach named Pat Riley leading the Lakers to titles over the Celtics. A look into the rivalry that was fierce on the court and acrimonious off it.

15 min

S1 · E39 18 de sep. de 2018

The First Lottery Episodio 39

A look at the first NBA Draft Lottery in 1984, made all the more interesting by the prize awaiting the first winner: Patrick Ewing. When Ewing went to the New York Knicks, rampant conspiracy theories began to emerge.

15 min

S1 · E40 18 de sep. de 2018

Signature Moves: The Mind Episodio 40

A look at the strangest free throw shooting techniques in the sport's history, followed by a breakdown of the pick and roll, and the art of flopping.

15 min

S1 · E41 18 de sep. de 2018

Born to Coach Episodio 41

5-Star Camps, started in the late 1960s by Howard Garfinkel, became the place where top high school players and college coaches showcase their talents. Later, Rick Pitino puts Providence on the map with an NCAA tournament run.

15 min

S1 · E42 18 de sep. de 2018

Glasnost: The Walls Come Down Episodio 42

A look at how the game of basketball became international, starting with coach John McLendon and later a wave of stars. In light of the emerging international talent, the US is unexpectedly beaten at the 1988 Olympics, finishing with the bronze medal.

15 min

S1 · E43 18 de sep. de 2018

Little Big Men Episodio 43

A great history of small players - from Bob Cousey to Becky Hammon, to Chris Paul, Spud Webb, and Muggsy Bogues.

15 min

S1 · E44 18 de sep. de 2018

Air Jordan Episodio 44

Michael Jordan takes over the NBA: the building of a player, brand, and a pop culture icon.

15 min

S1 · E45 18 de sep. de 2018

Magic Episodio 45

Magic Johnson becomes the most well-known person in the world to be diagnosed with HIV after announcing his retirement at the age of 32. His announcement gave the HIV/AIDS movement a public figure to rally behind.

26 min

S1 · E46 18 de sep. de 2018

College Coaches: The Changing of the Guard Episodio 46

The success stories of Jim Valvano at NC State, Rollie Massimino at Villanova, and Denny Crum at Louisville opened the door for other unique styles of coaching that supplanted the success and star power of their predecessors.

15 min

S1 · E47 18 de sep. de 2018

Dream Team Episodio 47

After a disappointing performance at the 1988 Olympics, USA Basketball negotiates to get NBA players into the Olympic Games. The Dream Team went on to blow out all of their opponents, win the gold, and help raise the sport's profile even further.

13 min

S1 · E48 18 de sep. de 2018

The Coach and the Killer: Phil Jackson and MJ Episodio 48

Phil Jackson brings outside-the-box thinking and tactics to his role as the coach of the Chicago Bulls. His blend of psychology and the triangle offense is just the formula to get the most out of his roster of big personalities.

15 min

S1 · E49 18 de sep. de 2018

Pat Versus Geno Episodio 49

The rivalry between the University of Tennessee and the University of Connecticut is magnified because of the tension between the schools' head coaches, Pat Summit and Geno Auriemma.

15 min

S1 · E50 18 de sep. de 2018

The W Episodio 50

Following the impressive gold-medal showing from the 1996 USA Women's Basketball Olympic team, NBA commissioner David Stern launches the WNBA in 1997 to make professional basketball more inclusive for women.

15 min

S1 · E51 18 de sep. de 2018

The Spurs Way Episodio 51

Gregg Popovich and the Spurs embrace the globalization of basketball to create a dynasty in San Antonio. Pop's coaching roots are traced back to Larry Brown and the University of Kansas. With the Spurs, he turns international players into NBA superstars.

15 min

S1 · E52 18 de sep. de 2018

NCAA: Pay or Play? Episodio 52

With the NCAA an ever-growing, billion-dollar industry, the debate continues about whether the players deserve to be compensated financially for their roles in helping to bring in millions to their schools.

15 min

S1 · E53 18 de sep. de 2018

Triangle: Kobe, Shaq, and Phil Episodio 53

The Master takes on his next challenge: trading in MJ, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman for the glitz and glamour of LA and his next pair of superstars: Shaq and Kobe. The results are a dynasty arguably as great as the one he constructed with the Bulls.

15 min

S1 · E54 18 de sep. de 2018

Size Matters Episodio 54

A celebration of the greatest big men to play the game: from international players such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, and Dirk Nowitzki to the United States' Shaquille O'Neal and Anthony Davis.

15 min

S1 · E55 18 de sep. de 2018

LeBron Enters Episodio 55

From his time as a high school prodigy in Akron, Ohio, to being selected first overall in 2003 by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James seemed destined to become one of the game's all-time greats.

15 min

S1 · E56 18 de sep. de 2018

The Decision Episodio 56

Seen as one of the most ill-conceived public relations events in sports history, LeBron James ends his first free agency by choosing his new team live on ESPN in "The Decision."

15 min

S1 · E57 18 de sep. de 2018

America's Game Episodio 57

With stifling defense, the early 2000s Detroit Pistons become the model for how franchises can be dominant without a true superstar. Off the strength of his performance with this Pistons, Larry Brown is tapped to coach the 2004 USA Olympic team.

15 min

S1 · E58 18 de sep. de 2018

Battles Royale Episodio 58

When LBJ took his talents to South Beach, some thought it was a foregone conclusion that the Miami Heat would easily walk away with a championship. "The Big 3" quickly learned that each championship would need to be battled and earned on the court.

15 min

S1 · E59 18 de sep. de 2018

Analytically Correct Episodio 59

The role of analytics in the contemporary game.

15 min

S1 · E60 18 de sep. de 2018

Golden State Emerges Episodio 60

Selecting future superstars Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green through the NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors emerge as a dominant force in today's NBA using the principles of small ball and catch-and-shoot.

15 min

S1 · E61 18 de sep. de 2018

Basketball Hysteria Episodio 61

A celebration of both the fully immersive experience of modern basketball ‒ complete with daily games across the globe, social media interaction, and new technologies ‒ as well as the core tenets of the game that have made basketball great for years.

15 min

S1 · E62 18 de sep. de 2018

Basketball Pass Episodio 62

The ball, the common denominator, the object of a shared feeling is held, passed to and from, caressed, embraced, twirled, hugged, whispered to, and even kissed as the final act of an expression of shared emotion.

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