While most sports movies are based on a real-life player, team, or event, these classic films feature completely original characters and stories.
Some of the most awesome and inspiring sports movies are not based on a true story. Although some sports movies are authentic and emotional enough to feel like they were derived from real-life teams and athletic scenarios, not every outstanding sports movie is based on true events. It's a common assumption that every great sports movie is likely based on an actual player, coach, or group of teammates who defied the odds to become champions in their given field.
10 He Got Game He Got Game stars Denzel Washington as Jake Shuttlesworth, a dangerous murderer serving a lengthy prison sentence for killing his wife. His son Jesus is a basketball prodigy who is deciding where to play in college. Jake is given temporary release from prison in order to convince Jesus to play for the governor's alma mater so that he can get a reduced prison sentence. Although the movie stars real-life NBA Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen, He Got Game is not based on true events.
7 Like Mike Like Mike follows the fictional story of Calvin, a young orphan who finds a pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan's basketball sneakers and magically develops powers to play basketball exactly like Mike. Calvin, played by Shad Moss or "Lil Bow Wow", is able to become the youngest NBA player in league history because of the magical sneakers.
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