
Isiah Thomas
Actor · b. 1961 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Isiah Lord Thomas III, also known as "Zeke," is an American former professional basketball player and coach who is an analyst for NBA TV. The 12-time NBA All-Star was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History as well as the 75 Greatest Players, and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He played his entire professional career for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Movies13
Movie6.3ComedyDramaMickey Gordon is a basketball referee who travels to France to bury his father. Ellen Andrews is an American living in Paris who works for the airline he flies on. They meet and fall in love, but their relationship goes through many difficult patches.
Forget Paris
1995 · 166 votes
Movie8.0DocumentaryTV MovieWhile Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for his off-court exploits. 30 for 30 explores the reasons behind him becoming the character he is known as today.
Rodman: For Better or Worse
2019 · 14 votes
Movie7.8DocumentaryDramaAn exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010 · 30 votes
Movie7.1DocumentaryFrom his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan's entire career. Complete with spectacular highlights along with interviews from teammates, coaches, and writers, plus Michael's own insight, this video captures the spirit, determination and championship drive of this global icon.
Michael Jordan: His Airness
1999 · 20 votes
Movie7.0DocumentaryFollow Kevin Garnett's remarkable career and the pivotal moments that defined it.
Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible
2021 · 3 votes
Movie7.5DocumentaryA deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
2021 · 2 votes
Movie7.6DocumentaryEvery 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.
Hoop Dreams
1994 · 345 votes
Movie7.7DocumentaryThe Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved — and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.
Bad Boys
2014 · 41 votes
Movie8.3MusicDocumentaryA chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen of Soul herself. The concert took place at New York City's Neederlander Theatre in 1993, as an Aids benefit. Elton, Smokey and Rod provide backing vocals on the first number Chain of Fools.
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993 · 3 votes
Movie8.5DocumentaryIn the late 1990s, DJ Set Free, had the idea to set some streetball highlights to a soundtrack of emerging rap music. The results culminated in the And1 Mixtape, a series of VHS tapes that forever transformed the game of basketball.
The Greatest Mixtape Ever
2022 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryA look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation of the Los Angeles Lakers into "Showtime," and the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
NB80s
2011
MovieThe incredible life of the Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan is the focus of this inspirational documentary.
Movie9.0DocumentaryA documentary on the 1955 Crispus Attucks basketball team, whose revolutionary style of play helped to define modern basketball and whose team members, like NBA All-Star Oscar Robertson, went on to become basketball legends.
Something To Cheer About
2002 · 2 votes
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TV7.4ComedyThe daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.
Home Improvement
1991 · 748 votes
TV7.6DramaCrimeConstable Benton Fraser, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is attached to the Canadian consulate but works with Chicago Police Department to solve crimes.
Due South
1994 · 85 votes
TV7.9ComedyFamilyWill, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990 · 2.5K votes
TV4.9RealityThe ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.
The Celebrity Apprentice
2004 · 79 votes
TV7.6ComedyCreated by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
In Living Color
1990 · 141 votes
TV7.3Documentary'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Basketball: A Love Story
2018 · 3 votes
TV8.3DocumentaryA 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
The Last Dance
2020 · 1.5K votes
TV1.0DocumentaryAn inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Shut Up and Dribble
2018 · 1 votes
TV7.2DocumentaryWinningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Bill Russell: Legend
2023 · 27 votes
TV7.3DocumentaryEarvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
They Call Me Magic
2022 · 23 votes
- TV8.0Documentary
Beyond the Glory was a documentary series that profiles some of the most legendary and controversial athletes in recent history. Executive produced by Steve Michaels and Frank Sinton and narrated by Jay Mohr, the show used archived video, on-camera interviews and player histories to take viewers beyond the playing field and into the athletes' lives and minds. The series was produced by Asylum Entertainment.
Beyond the Glory
2001 · 2 votes