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Skywalker: The David Thompson Story (2005)

2005-01-01 · 46m · EN
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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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Rick ClemensDirector, WriterRobert GoldmanWriter

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David ThompsonDavid Thompson

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What is Skywalker: The David Thompson Story about?

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.

How long is Skywalker: The David Thompson Story?

Skywalker: The David Thompson Story has a runtime of 46 minutes.