Kevin Durant to Produce Showtime’s ‘NYC Point Gods’ Documentary
thewrap.comShowtime Sports Documentary Films is extending its partnership with NBA superstar Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom for a documentary called “NYC Point Gods,” which will showcase iconic point guards from New York City who left an indelible mark on the game and pop culture throughout the 1980s and ’90s.
The film will delve into how the Big Apple has long been an epicenter for game-changing basketball talent that inspired American culture beyond the sport.“NYC Point Gods” will showcase a roster of New York City point guard legends including Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury, God Shammgod, Kenny Smith, Rod Strickland and Dwayne “Pearl” Washington.
The documentary aims to highlight how these players excelled in the game, but also brought a style that would echo all the way up to the sport’s present day. “Everyone knows an NYC point guard when they see them,” Durant said, “and the point gods of this film were instrumental in changing the game for everyone.
We are really excited to honor them through this doc, and I know basketball fans will really appreciate it.”“NYC Point Gods” features extensive interviews with the subjects as well as rare footage.
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