If you like basketball at all - you need to watch More Than A Game. It tells the story of a group of four boys that start playing basketball together in 5th grade. They become best friends and family. They are joined by a fifth best friend and other teammates, very important coaches, and they log thousands of miles of flight time. But the most important thing to these guys is their friendship.
LeBron is the star, but it's not just about him. Can you imagine playing with a group of guys for eight years straight? Every weekend when they were little they would sleep over at someone's house. They were inseparable. And they were virtually unbeatable at their game.
Regarding the movie itself: it's not the best documentary out there, but it is solid, relying on a great story rather than editing or a tricky timeline or suspense. It is told as a linear tale, with each of the main five highlighted at various intervals. The interviews are not universally candid, but they are all interesting at a minimum, some fascinating. I was particularly taken by the father / son versus coach / player story.
Bottom line - I really wish I could watch these guys play another game together. I bet they do when they're all home for the holidays. I bet they can't stop themselves.
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