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Lupe Fiasco And Amar’e Stoudemire Executive Produce ‘Little Ballers’

Posted on October 6th, 2014
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A select few 11-year-olds are watching their hoop dreams come to life with the help of executive producers Amar’e Stoudemire and Lupe Fiasco in the new sports documentary, Little Ballers. The mini-basketball stars are members of New York City’s Amateur Athletic Union – an inner-city organization for potential NBA talent.

“I wanted to executive produce Little Ballers because I once was a little baller,” Stoudemire tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It made a major impact on my life, helped me to become a better man and a better leader. Youth sports are very important for children — there are so many lessons to learn that impacts their lives forever. Sports help build character, discipline and teamwork, which are all important aspects for the future.”

Directed by Crystal McCrary, the film will feature cameos from Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Steve Nash, Wal Frazier, Joakim Noah, Kobe Bryan, Tyson Chandler, J.R. Smith and Chamique Holdsclaw. It will focus on the lives of these kids who’s hearts are set on the hardwood.

Set to air as a Nicktoons film Nov. 26 at 9p.m. on Nickelodeon. Watch the trailer above.

 

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