10 Recent Must-See NBA Documentaries 

Isaiah Thomas' Book of Isaiah is an ongoing series in partnership with the Players' Tribune.
Isaiah Thomas' Book of Isaiah is an ongoing series in partnership with the Players' Tribune.

NBA documentaries are a very familiar concept.The documentary showcasing the journey of an NBA player is a source of inspiration for many. These stars are stars because they never stop working hard to achieve their dreams and overcame every possible obstacle which came along the way. Their hardships and the whole journey can be seen in these documentaries.

Here I am listing few of the latest documentaries which you ought not to miss.

#10 Serge Ibaka: Son of the Congo

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Serge Ibaka is Congolese-Spanish NBA basketball Player who is at present the main forward-center for the Toronto Raptors. He is having a great season this year and is averaging more than his career average in terms of points.

His documentary was released in 2015 and shows his struggles coming from a poor country and getting to the NBA. This is a must watch if you are searching for a "nothing to everything" kind of motivation.

#9 Kevin Durant: The Offseason

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This documentary gives us insights into the mental state of an NBA player.It is based on the 2014 summers of Kevin Durant. It tells us about his state of mind and gives us an idea of why he missed the tour with the USA national team for the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

It inspires and motivates us to follow our dreams.The clips of how much hard work goes into these NBA players' life gives us a lot to believe that hard work is the key.

#8 Magic and Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

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If you are a Magic Johnson or a Larry Bird fan this the one for you and if you don't know much about them, then let me give you a little insight. They are two of the greatest legends of basketball and their rivalry is not only one of the most talked about rivalry in the history of NBA but also one that save the league in the 1980's.

This released at the beginning of the decade but provides insight into their rivalry like nowhere else.

#7 JJ Redick |The Process

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Okay, for all super NBA fans this one is my recommendation to you all. We all hear of free agency every year. According to us, the free agency is a player moving from one big franchise to another big franchise but, it is a lot more complicated than that. As JJ Redick says "I want to show the human side of this free agency through this documentary".

It is short and to the point!

#6 James Harden: Behind the beard

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James Harden is the face of Houston Rockets and one of the main contenders for the MVP award. His life has been a roller coaster ride and this is clearly shown in his documentary.

He has a unique place in the NBA but the journey has not been that easy. If you don't know much about the journey of this great basketball player then please watch this.

#5 Porzingis: The business of the draft

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Kristaps Porzingis is the backbone of New York Knicks and has improved a lot this season. He is already a star and has a long way to go.

But, for players like Porzingis, the way to the NBA is a little different. This documentary throws light on the amount of hard work and training which takes place behind the scenes and how they make it to the NBA with the help of their agents.

#4 Steven Adams: The Kiwi Way

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Steven Adams is a kind of NBA player who came from nothing. He has worked a lot hard and made it to the NBA and is at present a very important part of the Oklahoma City Thunder. His journey from New Zealand to the US is a delight to watch and very inspirational.

The one part of the documentary is the connection with his roots which is really amazing. He is really connected to his roots even today and does contribute his best for helping his people.

#3 Carmelo Anthony: Finding Your Roots

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This is the story of Carmelo Anthony, a superstar in the NBA.It talks about his personal life.It covers all the struggles he faced in life. He lost his father at a young age which is most emotional part of the Documentary.

This is a must watch because it gives us the motivation to look forward to life and work hard.

#2 Book of Isaiah 2

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I recommend you to watch all the chapter of the second series.Till now five chapters have come out.The fifth one is shown above and reflects the time when he was traded to Cleveland Cavaliers.

All the parts are very interesting and very motivating.They all give the insights into Isaiah's life and the working of the NBA.

#1 BOOK OF ISAIAH PART ONE - Chapter Eight

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For a 5'9" guy to make it into the NBA is something which is very rare.You cant even imagine such short guy playing in the NBA where the average height of players is 6'7".

This part of the Book Of Isaiah 1 has a narration from Isaiah about how much he was told by everyone that he could never make it to the NBA but still, he made.Want to know the secrets of his success? Watch this!

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