8. The Fathers of the Sport
Site rank 8, IMDb rank 2; Overall Score 10
Directed by Xavier Mitchell
The Fathers of the Sport traces the lineage of basketball from LeBron, Kobe and Michael all the way back to asphalt playgrounds in the 60s and 70s where streetball was born. It tells us a story of how players born on these playgrounds from Harlem to LA influenced mainstream basketball, brought flair and excitement into the NBA, and created the sport we know and love today. Many of the players who helped achieve this are unknown today, but some made it on the big scene and earned worldwide recognition. Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Irving, and others tell us their story.
