LeBron James Movies
He was sent like a gift from the basketball gods upon Michael Jordan's (second) retirement from the NBA, labeled 'The Chosen One' on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 17. Amazingly, LeBron James has more than lived up to the hype brought on by his otherworldly teenage skills. James combines Jordan's intensity and will to win with the court vision and charisma of Magic Johnson -- somehow without ever appearing the prima donna. A born showman, he plays to the crowd with high-flying dunk displays in warm-ups, followed by elaborate dances with teammates that go well beyond the standard chest-bumping. While demonstrating early in his career to be very much like Mike (wearing Jordan's No. 23), James shows more promise than Jordan in performing off the court. The affable LeBron enthusiastically showed off his creativity, acting instincts and dance moves as a 2007 guest host of Saturday Night Live and as co-host (with Jimmy Kimmel) of ESPN's 2007 ESPY Awards. Perhaps "King James'" easiness on stage was forged during his high-profile prep career in Akron, Ohio, where Kristopher Belman's cameras followed James' every move as a senior while making More Than a Game (2008). The documentary details the heartwarming bond James shared with four long-time classmates as they played the most nationally-televised high-school season ever. ~ Roger Leister, All Movie Guide
- 2008
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This tenth installment in the Cocaine City franchise goes to the streets to gather contributions from some of hip-hop's biggest names such as Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent, and T.I.. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- T.I., Ms. New York, (more)
- 2008
- PG
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Director Kristopher Belman examines the way that bonds are formed and tested with this profile of four high school basketball players who formed a remarkable chemistry over the years, eventually going on to play for St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, OH -- with one of them realizing their common dream of becoming an NBA superstar. LeBron James was still in high school when Sports Illustrated dubbed him "The Chosen One" and all-eyes turned toward the St. Mary-St. Vincent team. But while most cameras focused on the court, only Belman managed to capture the remarkably personal exchanges that occurred in the locker room as the team prepared for their games and celebrated their victories. And while James may have been the breakout star of the group, Belman still takes the time to offer detailed profiles of diminutive shot-sinker Little Dru, stocky Sian, and wise-beyond-his-years Willie -- the other players who formed the so-called "Fab Four." The subsequent addition of Romeo Travis necessitated the expansion of their nickname to the "Fab Five." As the adversity rises and James enters into his senior year, he faces the resentment of outsiders who would attempt to capitalize on his talent, and endures pressures that most teenagers will never know. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2007
This 2007 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by LeBron James and features musical guest Kanye West. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- LeBron James, Kanye West, (more)
The biggest names in professional basketball are profiled in this collection of clips featuring such future NBA superstars as Lebron James and Dwight Howard as they play the games that would earn them passage into the big time. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Forget about college basketball and the NBA, because it's on the high school courts that the talents of tomorrow truly shine. Join hip-hop legend and street-ball fanatic Bobbito Gargia as he introduces some of the hottest high-school highlights of the year alongside such famous guests as Shaquille O'Neal, Dwayne Wade, Allen Iverson, and NBA MVP Steve Nash. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Some of the biggest stars in professional basketball show off the skills they possessed before they were stars in this video "mix tape." One Love: The Game. The Life. collects high school footage of Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, and other NBA legends as they show off their hottest moves and greatest plays before the world knew what they could do. The material is edited to a high-energy hip-hop soundtrack featuring tracks from Masta Ace, Cash Brown, Royce the 5'9", and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Dwayne Wade: NBA Player Profile documents the career of the basketball superstar from his college days through his quick ascension to the upper reaches of the NBA's elite players. The program offers plenty of footage of the man on the court, including highlights from his first championship season with the Miami Heat. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Terrence Howard, Dwayne Wade, (more)
