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Going Big (2012)

2012-12-20 · 51m · EN
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Plagued by injuries at UK and the NBA, Sam Bowie has always been overshadowed by his draft placement. The 7-foot-1 center was seen by many as a franchise player when he was selected by Portland with the second overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, just ahead of Michael Jordan. Sadly, injuries limited his success.

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Tom FriendDirectorJon FishDirector

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Sam BowieSam BowieCharles BarkleyCharles BarkleyHakeem OlajuwonHakeem OlajuwonPatrick EwingPatrick EwingJohn ThompsonJohn ThompsonKyle MacyKyle MacyJoe B. HallJoe B. HallRalph SampsonRalph SampsonJack RamsayJack RamsayClyde DrexlerClyde DrexlerDavid SternDavid Stern

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InjuryBasketballProfessional sports

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityInjury · Basketball · Professional SportsPacingShortDirector preference1273390 · 1651274Actor preference188002 · 136875 · 857360Country preferenceUs

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What is Going Big about?

Plagued by injuries at UK and the NBA, Sam Bowie has always been overshadowed by his draft placement. The 7-foot-1 center was seen by many as a franchise player when he was selected by Portland with the second overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, just ahead of Michael Jordan. Sadly, injuries limited his success.

How long is Going Big?

Going Big has a runtime of 51 minutes.