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Going Big

The only thing unbreakable was his spirit.
Dec 20, 2012 · 51m
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Sam Bowie had a productive basketball career at Kentucky and in the NBA but was plagued by leg injuries and lofty expectations (he was drafted one spot ahead of Michael Jordan). Still, he never let his run of bad fortune deflate his spirit, eventually finding success and happiness as a horse owner in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Sam Bowie
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Charles Barkley
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Hakeem Olajuwon
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Patrick Ewing
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John Thompson
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Kyle Macy
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Joe B. Hall
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Ralph Sampson
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Directed by Jon Fish

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
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Production
ESPN, SEC Network Films, ESPN Films
Country
US

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