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entertainment3 years ago•5 min saved

"The Luckiest Guy in the World": A Must-See Bill Walton Documentary

"The Luckiest Guy in the World" is a four-part documentary series about basketball legend Bill Walton, directed by Steve James. The series follows Walton's life chronologically, highlighting his glory days at UCLA and his NBA career, as well as his political views and injuries. James is able to see Walton better than he can see himself, honoring his intentions while not shying away from what makes him uncomfortable. The series premieres on ESPN on June 6th.

via IndieWire|

#basketball #bill-walton #documentary

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

"The Luckiest Guy in the World": Bill Walton's Compelling 30 for 30 Documentary

ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary, "The Luckiest Guy in the World," directed by Steve James, focuses on the career and personality of basketball legend Bill Walton. The nearly four-hour film covers Walton's time at UCLA, his years with the Portland Trail Blazers, his comeback with the Boston Celtics, his activism, broadcasting career, and relationship with the Grateful Dead. The documentary is well-paced, engaging, and utilizes a mix of interviews and archival footage to bring to life an era of basketball that many viewers have no real grasp of.

via Awful Announcing|

#basketball #bill-walton #documentary