Part 3
The very public brawl known as “Malice in the Palace” is the catalyst for new NBA rules. But it is also an opportunity for players to own their brands and create both social and financial equity for themselves. The NBA begins its transition to a “players’ league,” with players reaching unprecedented levels of economic and cultural influence. The murders of Trayvon Martin and Erik Garner create a chance for NBA players to stand up and be heard. In the present turbulent political era, players are now unwilling to just “shut up and dribble."
Directing
Gotham Chopra · Director
Writing
Nicole Rittenmeyer · Writer
Editing
Adam Christian Clark · Lead Editor
Dan Shulman-Means · Additional Editor
Edward Wardrip · Additional Editor
James J.A. Houle · Assistant Editor
Kevin Barth · Editor
Logan Fonseca · Assistant Editor
Sam Citron · Editor
Guest Stars (38)
Billy Crystal as Self - Entertainer
Bill Walton as Self - NBA Hall of Famer
David Stern as Self - Former NBA Commissioner
Metta Sandiford-Artest as Self - Former NBA Player
Kendrick Lamar as Self - Musician
Maverick Carter as Self - Businessman / LeBron's Manager
Draymond Green as Self - NBA Player
Kenny Smith as Self - Former NBA Player
Robert L. Johnson as Self - Businessman
Common as Self - Musician
Adam Silver as Self - NBA Commissioner
Etan Thomas as Self - Former NBA Player
Marc Lamont Hill as Self - Professor, Temple University
Jalen Rose as Self - Former NBA Player
LeBron James as Self - NBA Player
JAŸ-Z as Self - Musician & Businessman
Chris Bosh as Self - Former NBA Player
Rush Limbaugh as Self (archive audio)
Barack Obama as Self (archive footage)
Shaquille O'Neal as Self (archive footage)
Clark Kellogg as Self (archive footage)
Rembert Browne as Self - Writer
Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
Justin Tinsley as Self - Writer
Dwyane Wade as Self - NBA Player
Bobby Rush as Self (archive footage)
George Zimmerman as Self (archive footage)
Blake Griffin as Self (archive footage)
Mark Cuban as Self - Owner, Dallas Mavericks
Carmelo Anthony as Self (archive footage)
Chris Paul as Self (archive footage)
Colin Kaepernick as Self (archive footage)
Rich Paul as Self - LeBron's Agent
Kevin Durant as Self - NBA Player
Stephen Curry as Self (archive footage)
Steve Kerr as Self - Coach, Golden State Warriors
Laura Ingraham as Self (archive footage)
Spencer Haywood as Self - NBA Hall of Famer