1. Maravich's 68
"Maravich's 68" is a documentary short that revisits the NBA legend Pete Maravich and his 68-point performance on February 25th, 1977. It includes play-by-play breakdowns, era-inspired editing, and retrospective discussion about this special night in NBA history.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
2. Saved for a Reason
This 60-minute documentary chronicles the unforgettable journey of the 2014-2015 King's Knights boys basketball team. A mid-season accident threatened to derail the Knights' quest for a state championship, but players and coaches soon found themselves intertwined in an inspiring story about more than a game.
3. The Pistol Shrimps
An eclectic group of actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms compete in the Los Angeles women’s recreational basketball league. With team names guaranteed to make you smile , this documentary shows that girls not only wanna have fun, they wanna ball too.
It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.
4. One Cent
Penny Hardaway's career as an NBA superstar didn't end the way he wanted it to. Back in his hometown of Memphis, he's helping a new generation of hoopers realize their dreams.
5. NBA Street Series Dunks! Volume 1
Who's better - the street ballers or the pros? Find out once and for all with the greatest compilation of jams, slams, and devastating dunks ever captured on film. Set to a fast-paced hip hop soundtrack, Dunks! features your favorite NBA All-Stars taking it to the hole. Watch Kevin Garnett soar in from the rafters, Shaq thunder through the lame, and LeBron dazzle the world with his above-the-rim technique. It's the most spectacular collection of slams ever compiled... see the reverse, the tomahawk, the windmill, the 360, and, of course, watch his Airness launch one from the foul line. Playground players may represent, but Dunks! proves what everybody knows: The hottest ballers are in the NBA-period.
6. Bring It Home
This 9-part documentary is narrated by Jamal Murray and tells the story of the Denver Nuggets run to the 2023 NBA Championship.
7. Free Spirits
When the NBA merged with the American Basketball Association in 1976, four ABA franchises joined the more established league - the Nets, Nuggets, Pacers and Spurs.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
8. Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
Follow Kevin Garnett's remarkable career and the pivotal moments that defined it.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
9. I Am Tim Thomas
Some know Tim Thomas from his remarkable NBA career, but few know what it took for him to get there. This is a documentary about life of the retired NBA player Tim Thomas.
10. Hoop Dreams
Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
It has an average vote of 7.628 on TMDB.
11. Through the Fire
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
12. Passion Play: Russell Westbrook
Chronicling the life and career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest point guards of all time. Despite his success, he enters the 2021-22 season on his fourth team in three years where he looks to cement his legacy on his own terms.
It has an average vote of 8.8 on TMDB.
13. The American Game
Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.
14. Luc Longley: One Giant Leap
How a “gentle giant” from Fremantle, Australia, ended up playing alongside Michael Jordan on the “greatest team of all time.”
15. Dormir es de cobardes. 25 años de NBA (Dormir es de cobardes. 25 años de NBA)
(Dormir es de cobardes. 25 años de NBA)
16. Game 6: The Movie
This unprecedented cinematic production is an in-depth look at Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, which saw the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz go head to head in one of the most iconic games in NBA history. Game 6: The Movie features exclusive, never-before-seen game footage captured by five different NBA Entertainment cameras and a presentation of the historic game in new innovative ways. It is accompanied by original commentary from Bob Costas, Isiah Thomas, Doug Collins, Ahmad Rashad and Jim Gray.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
17. Funtastic Basketball Bloopers
A sports compilation of funtastic and hilarious basketball bloopers.
18. Candace Parker: Unapologetic
A wide-ranging, revealing, and often intimate portrait of WNBA player Candace Parker, one of the most transcendent women's sports stars in history.
19. Dirty Games: The Dark Side of Sports (Dirty Games: Das Geschäft mit dem Sport)
An expedition to the dirty abyss of professional sports. The award winning investigative journalist Benjamin Best takes a global look behind the scenes at the colourful world of sports and exposes the bitter taste behind the multi-billion sports business.
It has an average vote of 8.8 on TMDB.
20. After the Game: A 20 Year Look at Three Former Athletes
Three women from a 1999 collegiate basketball team test their limits as they push to reach their athletic potential. Nearly 20 years later, they apply lessons learned from their playing days to different professional, off-the-court challenges.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.