The hardwood has not been the stage for many classic sports movies, yet it has produced probably one of the best ones ever. While recent basketball movies have focused on the flair that goes with the game, these three films focus on fundamentals, passion, and teamwork.
3. Space Jam
Yes this movie does have all three of the things that I mentioned. The Looney Toons played well together, helped develop their own talent and had the passion to win against the Monstars. This movie also combines the talent and leadership of Michael Jordan with the hilariousness that is Bill Murray.
Quote: Bill! We're on defense!
Whoa hoa hoa! I don't play defense!
2. Glory Road
In 1966, a small school from Texas accomplished the unfathomable. Not only did they beat Adolf Rupp’s legendary Kentucky Wildcats to win the NCAA D1 Basketball Title, but they did so with a starting lineup of all black players. Did I mention it was in the 1960’s? Coach Don Haskins pursuit of talent, left him blind to the color of his recruits, allowing him to create an outstanding team. Josh Lucas takes on the role of Don Haskins, and does a good job portraying the legendary coach. It’s a movie about how the court brought equality.
Quote: “They're trying to take our dignity away from us.
Your dignity's inside you. Nobody can take something away from you, you don't give them”
1. Hoosiers
Far and away one of the greatest sports classics of all time, regardless of sport. It tells the story of a small Indiana high school and town coming together to make it to the state championship game. The journey helps to define character for a number of players, including the assistant coach, Shooter, who happens to be the town’s local drunk. In one of the most classic scenes, as they arrive at the huge arena for the state championship game, Coach Dale, played by Gene Hackman, measures the dimensions of the court to show that they are the same as the court they play at back home in Hickory. It’s just a classic.
Quote: If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners.
3. Space Jam
Yes this movie does have all three of the things that I mentioned. The Looney Toons played well together, helped develop their own talent and had the passion to win against the Monstars. This movie also combines the talent and leadership of Michael Jordan with the hilariousness that is Bill Murray.
Quote: Bill! We're on defense!
Whoa hoa hoa! I don't play defense!
2. Glory RoadIn 1966, a small school from Texas accomplished the unfathomable. Not only did they beat Adolf Rupp’s legendary Kentucky Wildcats to win the NCAA D1 Basketball Title, but they did so with a starting lineup of all black players. Did I mention it was in the 1960’s? Coach Don Haskins pursuit of talent, left him blind to the color of his recruits, allowing him to create an outstanding team. Josh Lucas takes on the role of Don Haskins, and does a good job portraying the legendary coach. It’s a movie about how the court brought equality.
Quote: “They're trying to take our dignity away from us.
Your dignity's inside you. Nobody can take something away from you, you don't give them”
1. Hoosiers
Far and away one of the greatest sports classics of all time, regardless of sport. It tells the story of a small Indiana high school and town coming together to make it to the state championship game. The journey helps to define character for a number of players, including the assistant coach, Shooter, who happens to be the town’s local drunk. In one of the most classic scenes, as they arrive at the huge arena for the state championship game, Coach Dale, played by Gene Hackman, measures the dimensions of the court to show that they are the same as the court they play at back home in Hickory. It’s just a classic.
Quote: If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners.
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