Steve Springer
Actor
Steve Springer is a former sportswriter who spent 25 years at the Los Angeles Times. He is the author of 11 books, including four on the Los Angeles Lakers, and the coauthor of the New York Time bestseller American Son with Oscar De La Hoya.
Movies3
Movie6.7DramaIn 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
Ali
2001 · 1.9K 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
Movie7.2DocumentaryThis documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark moments, his outspoken feelings about race and politics, and the evolution of the game.
Kareem: Minority of One
2015 · 25 votes
Series1
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