Shut Up and Dribble

1 season available

This three-part documentary series chronicles the modern history of the NBA; by taking control of their own destinies, basketball players have helped to bring about social change and make their own political statements.
Shut Up and Dribble
S1 E1

Prompted by Laura Ingraham's public criticism of LeBron James and other NBA players' outspokenness on the current political climate, the first episode is an exploration of the league's social and cultural influence across time.

Shut Up and Dribble
S1 E2

A quote by Michael Jordan becomes a declaration for a generation of players; Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf make their voices heard over the LA riots; Allen Iverson is a cultural trendsetter despite clashes with the NBA.

Shut Up and Dribble
S1 E3

"Malice in the Palace" creates an opportunity for players to own their brands; NBA players begin reaching unprecedented levels of economic and cultural influence and achieving the chance to stand up and be heard.