When They Were Young

June. 13,2011      G
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Every NBA star can tell you exactly how they felt on the day they were drafted. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement as they are about to fulfill their ultimate dream: joining the NBA elite! Some, like Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, have had hall of fame careers. Others such as LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are still writing their own legends. Each player has etched a unique path to stardom, but how did it all begin? In this action-packed program, the NBA takes you back in time, with rare high school and even youth basketball footage of some of your favorite superstars. Go behind the scenes to draft day and watch all-time greats like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade immediately electrify fans – and learn some hard lessons along the way that helped them become the incredible players they are today.

LeBron James as  himself
Kobe Bryant as  himself
Dwyane Wade as  himself
Kevin Garnett as  himself
Shaquille O'Neal as  himself

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Reviews

Platicsco
2011/06/13

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Bea Swanson
2011/06/14

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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Casey Duggan
2011/06/15

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

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Lucia Ayala
2011/06/16

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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