Bernie Bickerstaff
Actor · b. 1944 · Kentucky, USA
Bernard Tyrone Bickerstaff is an American basketball coach and front office executive, currently serving as the Senior Basketball Advisor for the Cleveland Cavaliers. As a coach, he previously worked as the head coach for the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Bullets/Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, and Los Angeles Lakers.
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MovieDocumentaryA powerful chronicle of the extraordinary life of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. Through rare interviews with teammates, coaches, and family, the film captures Dikembe’s journey from his humble beginnings in Congo to his immense impact on and off the basketball court.
Mount Mutombo
2025
Movie3.2DocumentaryRaw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
Stand
2023 · 13 votes