The Complete History Of NBA Players’ Appearances In Film
LeBron James and Amar'e Stoudemire ‘s turns in Trainwreck are just the latest in a long line of NBA players ‘ appearances in Hollywood blockbusters. We all know the big ones ‘ Michael Jordan in Space Jam, Shaq in too many things ‘ but below is the comprehensive timeline of them all.
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The Harlem Globetrotters played Juror #7 in 12 Angry Men.
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Pistol Pete Maravich was the voice of Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey. -
Tim Duncan played Tron in both Trons.
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John Starks made an appearance Large Marge ‘s skeleton in Pee Wee ‘s Big Adventure.
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Muggsy Bogues cameo’d as one of the hatching baby dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
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Kevin Garnett was in Cool Runnings, maybe?.
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Manute Bol starred as a stuttering public attorney in Philadelphia.
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Scottie Pippen was cast as Michael Jordan in Space Jam 2.
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The San Antonio Spurs were Zac Efron ‘s high school varsity teams in both 17 Again and the High School Musical trilogy.
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As mentioned, Tim Duncan played Tron in both Trons.
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Kevin McHale as Different Kevin in We Need to Talk About Kevin.
