When They Were Young
“The path to stardom”
Synopsis
Every NBA star can tell you exactly how they felt on the day they were drafted. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement as they are about to fulfill their ultimate dream: joining the NBA elite! Some, like Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, have had hall of fame careers. Others such as LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are still writing their own legends. Each player has etched a unique path to stardom, but how did it all begin? In this action-packed program, the NBA takes you back in time, with rare high school and even youth basketball footage of some of your favorite superstars. Go behind the scenes to draft day and watch all-time greats like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade immediately electrify fans – and learn some hard lessons along the way that helped them become the incredible players they are today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- When They Were Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- A+E Studios
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When They Were Young
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What is When They Were Young about?
Every NBA star can tell you exactly how they felt on the day they were drafted. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement as they are about to fulfill their ultimate dream: joining the NBA elite! Some, like Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, have had hall of fame careers. Others such as LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are still writing their own legends. Each player has etched a unique path to stardom, but how did it all begin? In this action-packed program, the NBA takes you back in time, with rare high school and even youth basketball footage of some of your favorite superstars. Go behind the scenes to draft day and watch all-time greats like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade immediately electrify fans – and learn some hard lessons along the way that helped them become the incredible players they are today.
Who directed When They Were Young?
When They Were Young was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in When They Were Young?
The principal cast of When They Were Young includes LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal.
When was When They Were Young released and how long is it?
When They Were Young was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When They Were Young?
When They Were Young holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).