When They Were Young

"The path to stardom"

Every NBA star can tell you exactly how they felt on the day they were drafted. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement as they are about to fulfill their ultimate dream: joining the NBA elite! Some, like Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, have had hall of fame careers. Others such as LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are still writing their own legends. Each player has etched a unique path to stardom, but how did it all begin? In this action-packed program, the NBA takes you back in time, with rare high school and even youth basketball footage of some of your favorite superstars. Go behind the scenes to draft day and watch all-time greats like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade immediately electrify fans – and learn some hard lessons along the way that helped them become the incredible players they are today.

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memories/fortress

2020

Buck Southworth: U.S. Air Force Flight Crew

Buck Southworth: U.S. Air Force Flight Crew

2021

Jack Ensch: Hanoi Hilton POW

Jack Ensch: Hanoi Hilton POW

2016

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss

Cpl. Richard Carlson: A Brother's Loss

2017

Zoot Suit Riots

Zoot Suit Riots

2002

Leo Patrick McArdle: Veterans Helping Veterans

Leo Patrick McArdle: Veterans Helping Veterans

2019

Jack Lyon: Veterans Serving Veterans

Jack Lyon: Veterans Serving Veterans

2013

Noble Sissle Jr.: Am I Still Going to Vietnam?

Noble Sissle Jr.: Am I Still Going to Vietnam?

2018

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony

2005

The Rally Before The Rally

The Rally Before The Rally

2004

Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation

Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation

2007

Fenway Park: 100 Years as the Heart of Red Sox Nation

Fenway Park: 100 Years as the Heart of Red Sox Nation

2012

Manchester: Beyond Oasis

Manchester: Beyond Oasis

2012

Liverpool: Beyond the Beatles

Liverpool: Beyond the Beatles

2014

Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic

Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic

2012

Nine Days in Haiti

2015

The Colour of His Hair

The Colour of His Hair

2017

Habibi

2008

Saddam: America's Best Enemy

Saddam: America's Best Enemy

2005

Olympic Nick: A Donutumentary

2015