i was familiar w/the goat from my early basketball days, mostly from his write up in the "in your face basketball book". i was interested in the story, and it was a good yarn.
the only qualms i have were some parts of the hoop scenes. in the midst of real nba ballers, we se eriq la salle, as allegedly, the best player on the court, unable to dribble without looking at the ball or use his left hand...his under the legs pass to a treaking player for a dunk was so laughable i almost stopped watching...
still, la salle is a fine actor, and he makes up for his weak balling w/a solid performance and workmanlike direction.
recommended for its unique tale of a lost legend, and some unintentionally humoroud basketball...
the only qualms i have were some parts of the hoop scenes. in the midst of real nba ballers, we se eriq la salle, as allegedly, the best player on the court, unable to dribble without looking at the ball or use his left hand...his under the legs pass to a treaking player for a dunk was so laughable i almost stopped watching...
still, la salle is a fine actor, and he makes up for his weak balling w/a solid performance and workmanlike direction.
recommended for its unique tale of a lost legend, and some unintentionally humoroud basketball...