Skywalker: The David Thompson Story

Basketball legend David Thompson earned four trips to the NBA All-Star Game and the nickname "Skywalker," due to his astonishing 44-inch jump that allows him to get the ball far above the rim. This documentary looks at the life of the man who served as an inspiration to many, including the NBA's most famous alum, Michael Jordan. Learn about Thompson through interviews with Jordan, Bill Walton, Dennis Johnson, Norm Sloan, Dr. J and more.

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Movie
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1
Episode Duration
46 mins
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Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
46 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2005
Season
2005
Average Score
80%
Mean Score
80%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
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0
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0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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Basketball legend David Thompson earned four trips to the NBA All-Star Game and the nickname "Skywalker," due to his astonishing 44-inch jump that allows him to get the ball far above the rim. This documentary looks at the life of the man who served as an inspiration to many, including the NBA's most famous alum, Michael Jordan. Learn about Thompson through interviews with Jordan, Bill Walton, Dennis Johnson, Norm Sloan, Dr. J and more.

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Japanese

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