The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball

📊 Series Specifications

Network Apple TV
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 5
Original Language EN

The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022)

⭐ 3.1 / 5 (7 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons 📼 5 Episodes 🏷️ Documentary 📡 Ended
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'Rating Consensus & Critics'

Live Multi-Source
– / 5
MATCHCUT Members
– / 10
IMDb Audience
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TOMATOMETER Critics
– / 100
METASCORE Top Critics
6.3 / 10
TMDB (7)
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Series Status:

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Synopsis

Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect headed to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur's journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Big Shot

When Makur's path to the NBA is derailed by COVID, he enrolls at Howard University to send a powerful message.

E2 Crash Course

Makur and his Howard coach clash, plus an injury and the pandemic threaten to sideline his plans. A Pistons shake-up stuns Thon, Makur's cousin.

E3 Schooled

After only a few games into the season, the Howard Bison make a tough call. And in a surprising turn, Thon heads back to the NBA.

E4 Longshot

Makur reunites with his guardian, Coach Edward, who must juggle the stress of a family medical matter while preparing Makur for the NBA Draft.

E5 Tipping Point

Hopes are high as Makur participates in the NBA Draft Combine and the Maker Mob welcomes a new member.