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NBA Now! Showmen of Today | 
 enlarge | Actors: Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Jason Kidd
Studio: Nba Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: $14.95
Buy New: $12.92
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 52735
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 696306004134
EAN: 0696306004134
ASIN: B00004T2GU
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: April 18, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com
The role of basketball players as star performers is explored and celebrated in this documentary produced by NBA Entertainment. Some players over the years have stood out for their flashy play on the hardwood, and what makes someone a true performer is demonstrated with a wealth of game footage featuring some amazing ball handling and shooting from the likes of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Isiah Thomas, and Jason Kidd. Footage from the archival vaults features the great Bob Cousy, and profiles of young star performers include Allen Iverson (whose relatively short stature is more than made up for with deft moves on the court), Shaquille O'Neal (who physically dominates just about anyone else), and Jason Williams (whose career is chronicled going back to home videos of his high-school playing days). Framing the action sequences are numerous interviews with players, coaches, and sportscasters, but that's really the icing on the cake. The whole point is to be dazzled by the flashy moves on the court in beautifully shot game footage. Some of the action is truly amazing, incredible passes and shots that bring crowds to their feet and will leave viewers at home scratching their heads and asking, "How'd he do that?" --Robert J. McNamara
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Cool Video July 20, 2003
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com (usa)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
while it's cool seeing Steve Francis,Ray Allen,Allen Iverson&Vince Carter the Main ones for Me were My Laker Cats Shaq&Kobe which got there Due here.also Jason Kidd was given His props.I liked the Footage from back in the day&I dig when the NBA goes back because they haven't always acknowledged the past near enough to my liking always.A Cool Set here.
 Satisfying, depending on your taste March 15, 2002
Bianca (Memphis, Tennessee)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Showmen of Today video is satisfying if you really enjoy watching the big name superstars in basketball today. They did great features on Kobe, Shaq, and Allen. And my absolute favorite was Vince Carter! The video kind of took the game of an old-school player and compared it to a new-school player with some similarities. My only question is: Where was Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady? They could have used the segments on Tim Hardaway and Grant Hill to cover them.
 kobe bryant August 25, 2001
victoria (usa)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
i love this video it's one of the best i've seen. i like the kobe part better. he has so much talent. this is a must.
It has its good moments, and its bad ones July 4, 2001
Parts of this film are pretty spectacular. I loved the Jason Williams and Vince Carter sections. Those stood out. There are some others that are good, too. Then you have kind of a mid-range coverage of some players that deserve more. I've seen better Kobe and Iverson highlights on the NBA Action TV show. They could have done better with this. Not bad, but they just don't capture the real talent here and kind of leave you disappointed. Also with this film they included a few players who've never been anything but hype. Grant Hill? Why are they still trying to push this guy on us? He just doesn't excite, and I really wish they didn't waste time on him. They do a little section on Tim Hardaway too, as if he's a new talent. He's a friggin veteran, man. The real low point of the film is that they incorporate old dudes into it at every section to show what the NBA used to be like. It's fine when it's about Magic, or Isiah, or Pistol Pete. But it drags you down into sheer boredom when they spend 3 minutes on Bob Cousy, or Daryl Dawkins, or Elgin Baylor...zzzzzzzz. Get back to Ray Allen and Steve Francis, neither of which were showcased well. In short, this could have been done a lot better. Too much slow motion and background history and commentating about crap nobody cares about, and not enough action. But hey, NBA video's gone to pot. Still, this is not the worst one I've ever seen. I wish they'd stick to the Michael Jordan's Playground format. Tons of action that keeps you on the edge of your seat goin...DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! I guess that's too much to ask. Anyway, there's a good chance you'll enjoy a lot of NBA Now. Just don't expect to be totally blown away.
NBA NOW!--An Instant Hit April 12, 2000
Taylor (California)
15 out of 23 found this review helpful
Kobe, Shaq, Vince, Allen...this latest video from the NBA gives true insight into the stars of today. The excitement of present day NBA is directly attributed to these "Showmen". I think the title says it all, these guys are the "NBA NOW!" Also, the features on Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, and Steve Francis are tremendous.
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