T onight on espn theres a 30 for 30 documentary about the bad boy detroit pistons. There have been other boxers, and other sports stars, whose stories ended sadly. Et, narrated by kid rock, gets to the core of the greatest bad team in nba history. Episodes on the lakersceltics rivalry, duke lacrosse, the pistons bad boys teams, len bias. Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring todays finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world. Espns newest 30 for 30 will have you rooting for the bad guys. Bad boys 30 for 30 nba forum message board basketball forum. A look back at the detroit pistons of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Consider rick mahorn in thursdays muchawaited espn 30 for 30. Freelance art direction and creation of title cards, and vfx for espn films the bad boy of bowling a sports center documentary on pete weber and the espn films. Bad boys 30 for 30 espn film to debut april 17 detroit.
Is espn hinting at early release for the last dance documentary on 1998 bulls. I dont think they deserved a handshake either after that series, them. Also the raiders one by ice cube was pretty good as well. Espn releases 30 for 30 bad boys trailer detroit bad boys. Our very own mf matt watson retweeted the news with an appropriate reaction. This documentary will not only take you through the celtic laker rivalry from the. The documentary, produced by nba entertainment and directed by zak levitt, premieres on april 17 centering on the detroit pistons of the late 80s and early 90s. On april 17, 2019, youtube premium released a sixminute commercial for the. But rarely is the loss of potential as poignant as the case of tommy morrison. Seems like a great documentary but cant seem to find anywhere to watch it.
Click here to download the new myteams app by nbc sports. I discuses the espn 30 for 30 of the late 80s championship detroit pistons. Watch videos from the 30 for 30 collection on watch espn. April, 2014 basketball i grew up in michigan and i loved was crazy obsessed obsessed with the detroit pistons of the 1980s and early 1990s it just might a prerequisite that you have to be from michigan to like the bad boys. How much does being part of the legendary bad boys resonate a quartercentury later with those detroit pistons who lived it.
One of espn films mostanticipated 30 for 30 projects has an official airdate. And for others, it was exactly that trait the willingness to do seemingly anything to win that made them the bad boys, the team fans loved to hate. Bad boys, a documentary about those unforgettable pistons teams. Espn films 30 for 30 series continues with bad boys. The pistons physical style caused many confrontations during their success, with no shortage of tussles with celtics great larry. The detroit pistons of the late 1980s and early 90s seemed willing to do anything to win. Just caught this on espn, and its probably the best 30 for 30 that ive seen, though im. The bad boys pistons had one of the best and most complex players in nba history. The espn 30 for 30 documentary that featured the pistons from that era, better known as the bad boys, is one of the best in that entire series.
Espn films 30 for 30 series will continue with bad boys thursday, april. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video. Detroit, mi a local sports radio station will host thursday a viewing party for the new espn 30 for 30 special on the detroit pistons bad boys era of championship basketball. For some, the team was heroic made up of gritty, hardnosed players who didnt back down from anyone. Viewers will see the many factors that drove one of the best and most complex players in nba history.
Creators of espns 30 for 30 bad boys discuss new film. Bad boys this espn 30 for 30 centers around the detroit teams that won backtoback nba titles in 1989 and 1990, lead by the nucleus of isaiah thomas, joe dumars, bill laimbeer and dennis rodman. Rothstein the architect of the fearsome detroit pistons bad boys defense. Images espn films 30 for 30 bad boys bluray bluray detroit. The ricky williams one is great, as well as the one done by the guy who directedproduced hoop dreams. Knicks eliminate pistons, 1992 playoffs last game of the bad boys duration. Espn posted the trailer for the bad boys 30 for 30 documentary on tuesday. Espn films and nba entertainment, guided by director zak levitt and executive producer dion cocoros, tell the pistons side of the story in bad boys, the latest in espn s awardwinning 30 for 30 series. View profile view forum posts hello, twitter world join date apr 20 location the land of 1 championship posts 11,469. Aaron gordon scored 25 points and markelle fultz added 21 as the orlando magic rallied to beat the detroit pistons 116112 in overtime on wednesday night. No drama is complete without compelling characters, and the bad boys pistons had a full cast. Pistons bad boys special on espn evokes emotions a. The critically acclaimed espn series is about to get really close to home in a very good, bad boys way.
Just wanted to get some recommendations on which ones i should check out. A list of the best 30 for 30 espn documentaries currently on netflix, including elway to marino, you dont know bo, survive and advance, and more. What started as a celebration of espn s 30th anniversary has come to life as an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture. Bad boys 10th anniversary home video 1999 mike dutkewych. Detroit pistons bad boys 10th anniversary home video 1999. The posts top 10 ranking of espn s 30 for 30 documentaries. Detroit pistons bad boys 10th anniversary home video. Few teams in professional sports history elicit such a wide range of emotions as the detroit pistons of the. Also from 30 for 30, i suggest you check out winning time. In their path to creating history, the detroit bad boys pistons made a lot of enemies.
No drama is complete without compelling characters, and the bad boys pistons had a full. A new trailer of espns documentary on the 199798 chicago bulls season called the last. Bill cartwright on the bad boy pistons, dennis rodman. Espn 30 for 30 detroit pistons bad boys page 2 realgm. Is espn hinting at early release for the last dance documentary. Those words from isiah thomas are featured in the trailer for bad boys, the next espn films 30 for 30 special that will focus on the nba champion detroit pistons. Espn 30 for 30 detroit pistons bad boys viewing party.
The league became a billion dollar international revenue stream, led at the forefront by jordan and pippen. Inspired by espn s anniversary, espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring films from some of todays finest storytellers. Where can i watch 30 for 30 for bad boy pistons online. The bad boys, which chronicles the dynastic pistons teams of the late 1980s and early 90s, will debut thursday.
Espn 30 for 30 on detroit bad boys is coming detroit. Isiah thomas, a lethal combination of sweetness on the outside and toughness within. Isiah thomas, bill laimbeer, rick mahorn, joe dumars, dennis rodman, john salley. To celebrate, grantland will devote an entire week, from april 11 through april 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. I never realized how close the pistons came to winning the finals in 88. I suggest once brothers if you want an extremely good but somewhat depressing basketball documentary. I think the bad boys would be one of the, if not the, top 3 teams in this era. Film to be followed by grantlands bad boys remix featuring bill simmons and jalen rose. Each filmmaker brings their passion and personal point of view to their films that transformed the sports landscape from 1979 to 2009.
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