Get Your Basketball Fix On Disney+ With 10 Movies, Shows & Documentaries To Watch Between Games

Stream stories of underdogs, dynasties, and game changers that hit like a clutch three

No tip-off tonight? Don’t worry, you can still get that buzzer-beater energy. These Disney+ and Hulu picks, including feel-good sports stories and ESPN documentaries, deliver big moments and bold personalities, so read on and build your Watchlist.*

Basketball Movies To Stream On Disney+

A Nostalgic Dream-Scenario Comedy: Like Mike

Shad Moss (a.k.a. Lil Bow Wow) stars as Calvin, a teenager who dreams of making it to the NBA. When he finds a pair of mysterious, ragged sneakers and starts wearing them when shooting hoops, his dream comes true overnight. Featuring supernatural feats of athleticism and plenty of cameos from real-life NBA stars, this 2000s family comedy is a nostalgic, easygoing watch.

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Ain't No Rule That Says A Dog Can't Play Basketball: Air Bud

When 12-year-old Josh (Kevin Zegers) moves to a new city, he struggles to make friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. But when he meets a runaway golden retriever, everything changes. Josh names the dog Buddy, and the two quickly become best friends. Buddy turns out to be quite the baller, and soon, he becomes the basketball team’s unlikely star player.

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An Underdog Run That Changed The Game: Glory Road

Based on the true story of Texas Western’s 1966 championship run, this is an inspirational tale of determination in the face of doubt and skepticism. Glory Road follows Coach Don Haskins as he assembles a group of talented players and inspires them to play with teamwork and discipline on the road to victory.

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A Journey From Backyard Courts To The NBA: Rise

This 2022 movie tells the extraordinary story about the Antetokounmpos and the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league. It charts how basketball enabled the brothers, once living in Greece under precarious immigration statuses, to rise to international glory. Intercut with archival footage from Giannis’s draft, it’s an impactful tale of grit, family bonds, and the importance of always getting back up.

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A Quest To Prove ‘Em Wrong: Chang Can Dunk

At 5'8", Asian-American high schooler Chang seems unlikely to become a basketball star. Hoping to impress his fellow students and his crush as “Chang 2.0” he makes a bet that he can learn to dunk by Homecoming. It’s going to take all of Chang’s determination, courage, and belief in himself to win the bet. And be sure to look for more cameos by NBA stars, including Andre Drummond.

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Dance Numbers Infused With Dribbling & Shooting: High School Musical

East High basketball team captain Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) finds himself torn between his love of dominating the court and his passion for music. When he meets the smart and talented Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), they both wonder if they can pursue their stage dreams alongside their academic and athletic goals. Rediscover the joy of this classic Disney Channel Original Movie in our HSM 20th anniversary article.

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A Twin-Powered Dream: Double Teamed

A Disney Channel Original Movie inspired by the lives of WNBA twin sisters Heidi and Heather Burge, often called the world’s “tallest twins.” Set during their high school years, the sisters navigate sibling rivalry and the challenge of carving out your own identity as a twin, while learning to play as a team and prove their skeptics wrong.

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Basketball Show To Binge On Disney+

A Tale Of Brotherhood & Basketball: The Crossover

Another twin tale, based on the bestselling novel by Kwame Alexander. The show follows the sons of a former professional basketball player as they pursue their own athletic dreams while also juggling school, friends, and crushes. Featuring narration in the book’s distinctive, poetic, spoken-word style, this is a unique and impactful watch about family, ambition, and being true to yourself.

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Basketball 30 for 30 Documentaries On Disney+*

A College Basketball Throwback: Phi Slama Jama, ESPN

The University of Houston Cougars men’s basketball teams were some of the hottest on the scene in the early 1980s. Defined by their fast, dunk-heavy style of play, the nickname “Phi Slama Jama,” given to them by sportswriter Thomas Bonk, helped turn them into a cultural phenomenon. Infused with a real-life mystery about a player who suddenly disappeared, this documentary chronicles the rise and fall of a sports juggernaut. Available with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Bundle subscription.*

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An Ultimate Villain Arc: I Hate Christian Laettner, ESPN

Directed by Rory Karpf and narrated by Rob Lowe, this doc explores how some athletes become characters that people love to hate. Laettner was Duke University’s golden boy in the early 90s. But his attitude and apparent privilege rubbed fellow players the wrong way. Laettner and his peers look back at his career and how he shaped his public persona, and vice versa. Available with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Bundle subscription.*

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For more gripping real-life sports stories, check out our list of 12 Essential ESPN 30 for 30 Documentaries To Stream With ESPN On Disney+.

How To Watch More Basketball This Season On ESPN

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Tune into Ernie Johnson and his crew on Inside the NBA and let them guide you through the season’s biggest triumphs and upsets with their signature banter and expert commentary.

And for more stories of underdogs, redemption arcs, and changemakers, check out our watch guides on sports titles on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, and winter sports movies.

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