Michael Che as Narrator (voice)
Episodes 4
The First Lottery
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.
Read MoreBorn to Coach
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.
Read MoreGlasnost: The Walls Come Down
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.
Read MoreAir Jordan
Michael Jordan takes over the NBA: the building of a player, brand, and a pop culture icon.
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