As the 2001 CYO MVP, my basketball playing days peaked a long time ago. But when it comes to watching the sport, I never miss a 76ers game... even though they have been a hard team to watch as of late. But that's why I enjoy watching movies about basketball. Not only can I forget the team that hurts me so often, but I get to invest in the sport on an emotional level through my favorite artistic medium. Today, I want to take you through what I think are the ten best basketball movies of all time and talk about what I love about each of them.Let's dive in. 1. Hoop Dreams (1994)Director: Steve JamesWriters: Steve James, Frederick MarxStarring: William Gates, Arthur AgeeThis isn't just the greatest basketball documentary; it's one of the greatest documentaries ever made, period. It might be the GOAT--I legitimately think it is in the conversation. The film follows two inner-city Chicago teens, William Gates and Arthur Agee, over five grueling years as they chase their dreams of reaching the NBA. What you get is a complete deconstruction of America and of what it means to lift yourself out of a situation, or let it swallow you whole. It's an often heartbreaking look at the intersection of race, class, and the crushing weight of following your dreams. 2. Hoosiers (1986)Director: David AnspaughWriter: Angelo PizzoStarring: Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis HopperI remember the first time I saw this movie and being blown away that it actually...
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