What comes to mind when you think of New York City basketball? The Knicks? Obviously. Madison Square Garden? Of course. Rucker Park? Absolutely.
But don't forget to make one important addition to that list: point guards. New York City has been home to some of the most talented point guards in basketball history. Players like Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury and Kenny Smith have performed at the highest level, bringing a rugged, yet flashy NYC style to the NBA.
"NYC Point Gods," a new Showtime documentary produced by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, will highlight a few New York City legends and dig into the history of the city's point guard pipeline.
"Everyone knows an NYC point guard when they see them, and the point gods of this film were instrumental in changing the game for everyone," Durant said in a statement. "We are really excited to honor them through this doc, and I know basketball fans will really appreciate it."
Here's everything you need to know about watching "NYC Point Gods."
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How to watch 'NYC Point Gods': Premiere date for documentary
- Date: Friday, July 29
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch: Showtime
"NYC Point Gods" will premiere on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, July 29. It will also be available to watch on streaming and on-demand platforms that day.
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What will 'NYC Point Gods' cover?
Here's the logline from the "NYC Point Gods" page on Showtime:
Against the backdrop of New York City's epidemic of drugs and crime in the 1980s and 1990s, a unique style of basketball emerged on the city’s courts defined by toughness, talent and swagger. Fashion and a fusion with hip-hop converged with basketball to change the game forever. Legends were born on playgrounds, high school gyms and in community centers. Names like Kenny "The Jet" Smith, Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, Mark Jackson and Stephon Marbury made famous a style of ball that forever changed the game.
Which players will be featured in 'NYC Point Gods'?
- Rafer "Skip To My Lou" Alston
- Kenny Anderson
- Mark Jackson
- Stephon Marbury
- God Shammgod
- Kenny Smith
- Rod Strickland
- Kemba Walker
- Dwayne "Pearl" Washington
