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Season 1 Episodes

S01 Episode 1

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell; legends of basketball discuss their love of the game and the players they grew up emulating.

1 h 36 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 2

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about basketballers Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, George Gervin, David Thompson and Hakeem Olajuwon.

1 h 39 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 3

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about basketball legends Adolph Rupp's Kentucky, John Wooden's UCLA, the ABA, and female greats like Cheryl Miller.

1 h 44 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 4

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elvin Hayes, Pete Maravich, Spencer Haywood and Immaculata University.

1 h 40 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 5

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about basketball legends Bob Knight, Rick Barry, Bill Walton, David Thompson; the rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

1 h 44 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 6

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about basketball legends Pat Summitt, Magic Johnson, John Thompson's Georgetown, and the Lakers vs. Celtics game.

1 h 46 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 7

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about the original draft lottery and basketball legends Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Rick Pitino, Arvydas Sabonis, and Drazen Petrovic.

1 h 43 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 8

Basketball: A Love Story

Inspirational stories about Magic Johnson, Pat Summitt, Geno Auriemma, Phil Jackson, Coach K, and the Dream Team.

1 h 42 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 9

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about LeBron James, the birth of the WNBA, Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Shaq, Kobe, and the Celtics Big Three.

1 h 40 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 10

Basketball: A Love Story

Stories about LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Coach K, and the relationship between Shaq and Kobe.

1 h 43 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 11

The Dipper and the Winner

One of the greatest rivalries in basketball - Wilt Chamberlain versus Bill Russell. Russell and his Celtics continue to get the best of Chamberlain's teams, including in the iconic 1965 Eastern Conference Finals.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 9 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 12

Signature Moves: Discipline

How some of the greatest in the game mastered their "Signature Moves", featuring Lebron James, Walt Frazier and Dirk Nowitzki.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 9 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 13

Mayhem in Munich

The 1972 Olympics will forever be remembered for the tragedy that took the lives of 11 Israeli athletes. That year, the US again faced off with the USSR, in one of the most controversial finishes in Olympic history.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 9 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 14

Brotherly Love

The tragic story of Maurice Stokes, a former all-star who was injured during a game and debilitated for the rest of his life. But from tragedy grew a bond between he and teammate Jack Twyman.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 15

The Witch Hunt

A look at gambling in the early days of the sport, and Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins who was wrongly accused of being involved in a point shaving scandal during his freshman year at University of Iowa.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 16

Birth of the Bruins

An introduction to the UCLA Bruins, arguably the greatest dynasty in the history of men's college basketball, and their coach John Wooden.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 17

Tomboys

Some of the game's greatest female players, including Cheryl Miller, Ann Myers, Nancy Lieberman, and Carol Blazejowski discuss their love of the game and challenges they faced as pioneers of the women's game.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 18

Rupp's Reckoning

There are endless stories of racism, but also humanity, in the early days of college basketball, including the era of Adolph Rupp at Kentucky, the integration of the college game at Texas Western, and the strength of Charlie Scott.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 19

Renegades

Explore the tumultuous years of the ABA, where the league did everything it could to compete with the NBA, with differing levels of success.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 20

The Eighth Wonder of the World

Lew Alcindor, one of the greatest players of all-time, led UCLA in the "Game of the Century" against Elvin Hayes and the University of Houston. The Houston upset is seen as paving the way for college basketball to be widely televised.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 21

Title IX: Immaculata

Title IX gave rise to the women's game at the college level, and the first great team emerged from Immaculata University. Immaculata won 3 consecutive NCAA Titles from 1972-1974 and played in the first ever televised NCAA Women's CBB.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 22

Joy or Relief?

Al McGuire won an NCAA title with Marquette in the last game he ever coached. The game's top coaches debate whether finally winning brings joy, or relief?

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 23

Oscar and the West: Bittersweet Victories

Oscar Robertson joins forces with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jerry West teams up with Wilt Chamberlain on the Los Angeles Lakers. Two of the greatest pairs ever to play together, but even with each victory, their past will haunt them.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 24

Self Expression

Walt "Clyde" Frazier was one of the first to become a cultural icon off the court. Players like Pete Maravich and Calvin Murphy continued that trend, but their popularity stemmed from their play on the court.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 25

One and Done

The debate over eligibility and "one and done" started well before John Calipari and the University of Kentucky - Spencer Haywood was one of the first to challenge the rules.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 26

David Versus Goliath

After winning six national championships, the UCLA dynasty continued through the Bill Walton era. The Bruins dominated until they came up against David Thompson and his NC State team, who finally knocked them off and claimed a title of their own.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 27

General Knight

Bobby Knight, one of the most prolific and vilified coaches of all-time, led his Indiana program to glory.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 28

Deal of the Century

The ABA and NBA merge in 1976 with the St. Louis Spirit owners taking a smaller buyout but a portion of the NBA's TV rights in perpetuity.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 29

Wild Days: Upsets, Brawls, and No-Calls

The league continues its intense ways during 1976 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns, which culminated in a Celtics championship and produced a triple-overtime Game 5, which is considered by some to be the greatest NBA game ever.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 30

Do or Die

George Gervin and David Thompson competed down the wire in one of the NBA's tightest races for the scoring title ever. The two were within fractions of a point in scoring average entering the last game of the season, and both put on a show.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 31

Tailspin

In the '70s, the NBA's image was at an all time low due to rampant cocaine use and an increase in on-court violence. Only the birth of the greatest individual rivalry in the sport's history could keep it afloat: Magic Johnson v Larry Bird.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 32

Portland's One Year Dynasty

The Portland Trailblazers, led by Bill Walton, win the 1977 NBA Championship against the Dr. J-led 76ers. Though it appeared a dynasty was being born, continuous injuries to Walton in the subsequent years derailed the team's chances.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 33

The First Lady

Pat Summitt, one of the greatest coaches in the history of basketball, is profiled - spanning from her time as a player, to her role as Olympic head coach, to the dynasty she built at the University of Tennessee.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 34

Don't Call Me Buckwheat

Lenny Wilkens is the consummate underdog. Despite a childhood of poverty, racism and the untimely death of his father, Wilkens fought his way to the top of professional basketball, eventually coaching the Seattle Supersonics to their first and only title.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 35

Genius Gene

Magic Johnson, then a rookie, puts himself on the map leading the LA Lakers to the 1980 NBA title. Johnson's brilliant career serves as a jumping off point to discuss whether basketball genius is born or made.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 36

Georgetown Culture: John Thompson's America

The creation of the Big East conference gave rise to the Georgetown Hoya teams under John Thompson. Led by Patrick Ewing, Georgetown showed its dominance on the court. Off the court, their importance to the Black community is explored.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 37

NBA: It's Fantastic

Former NBA commissioner David Stern is profiled, and the Stern era - considered to be the time in which the NBA's popularity exploded - is explored. One thing that helped: the star-studded "NBA: It's Fantastic" advertisement campaign.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 38

Contempt: LA vs. Boston

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA's greatest team rivalry included a tough coach named Pat Riley leading the Lakers to titles over the Celtics. A look into the rivalry that was fierce on the court and acrimonious off it.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 39

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.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 40

Signature Moves: The Mind

A look at the strangest free throw shooting techniques in the sport's history, followed by a breakdown of the pick and roll, and the art of flopping.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 41

Born 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.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 42

Glasnost: 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.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 43

Little Big Men

A great history of small players - from Bob Cousey to Becky Hammon, to Chris Paul, Spud Webb and Muggsy Bogues.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 44

Air Jordan

Michael Jordan takes over the NBA: the building of a player, brand and a pop culture icon.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 45

Magic

Magic Johnson becomes the most well-known person in the world to be diagnosed with HIV after announcing his retirement at the age of 32. His announcement gave the HIV/AIDS movement a public figure to rally behind.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 46

College Coaches: The Changing of the Guard

The success stories of Jim Valvano at NC State, Rollie Massimino at Villanova, and Denny Crum at Louisville opened the door for other unique styles of coaching that supplanted the success and star power of their predecessors.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 47

Dream Team

After a disappointing performance at the 1988 Olympics, USA Basketball negotiates to get NBA players into the Olympic Games. The Dream Team went on to blow out all of their opponents, win the gold, and help raise the sport's profile even further.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 48

The Coach and the Killer: Phil Jackson and MJ

Phil Jackson brings outside-the-box thinking and tactics to his role as the coach of the Chicago Bulls. His blend of psychology and the triangle offense is just the formula to get the most out of his roster of big personalities.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 49

Pat Versus Geno

The rivalry between the University of Tennessee and the University of Connecticut is magnified because of the tension between the schools' head coaches, Pat Summit and Geno Auriemma.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Oct 2018

S01 Episode 50

The W

Following the impressive gold-medal showing from the 1996 USA Women's Basketball Olympic team, NBA commissioner David Stern launches the WNBA in 1997 to make professional basketball more inclusive for women.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 51

The Spurs Way

Gregg Popovich and the Spurs embrace the globalization of basketball to create a dynasty in San Antonio. Pop's coaching roots are traced back to Larry Brown and the University of Kansas. With the Spurs, he turns international players into NBA superstars.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 52

NCAA: Pay or Play?

With the NCAA an ever-growing, billion-dollar industry, the debate continues about whether the players deserve to be compensated financially for their roles in helping to bring in millions to their schools.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 53

Triangle: Kobe, Shaq, and Phil

The Master takes on his next challenge: trading in MJ, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman for the glitz and glamour of LA and his next pair of superstars: Shaq and Kobe. The results are a dynasty arguably as great as the one he constructed with the Bulls.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 54

Size Matters

A celebration of the greatest big men to play the game: from international players such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, and Dirk Nowitzki to the United States' Shaquille O'Neal and Anthony Davis.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 55

LeBron Enters

From his time as a high school prodigy in Akron, Ohio, to being selected first overall in 2003 by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James seemed destined to become one of the game's all-time greats.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 56

The Decision

Seen as one of the most ill-conceived public relations events in sports history, LeBron James ends his first free agency by choosing his new team live on ESPN in "The Decision."

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 57

America's Game

With stifling defense, the early 2000s Detroit Pistons become the model for how franchises can be dominant without a true superstar. Off the strength of his performance with this Pistons, Larry Brown is tapped to coach the 2004 USA Olympic team.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 58

Battles Royale

When LBJ took his talents to South Beach, some thought it was a foregone conclusion that the Miami Heat would easily walk away with a championship. "The Big 3" quickly learned that each championship would need to be battled and earned on the court.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 59

Analytically Correct

The role of analytics in the contemporary game.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 60

Golden State Emerges

Selecting future superstars Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green through the NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors emerge as a dominant force in today's NBA using the principles of small ball and catch-and-shoot.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 61

Basketball Hysteria

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

S01 Episode 62

Basketball Pass

The ball, the common denominator, the object of a shared feeling is held, passed to and from, caressed, embraced, twirled, hugged, whispered to, and even kissed as the final act of an expression of shared emotion.

16 h 43 mins  ·  Tue, 13 Nov 2018

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