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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Creator/WoodyHarrelson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrelson to a one on one game. Harrelson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."



* IronyAsSheIsCast: Despite what the title states, Creator/WoodyHarrelson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. That being said, when he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrelson to a one on one game. Harrelson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."



-->"I didn't feel it would be any fun. I don't feel connected to basketball. At least, when I do a baseball movie, I know I'm gonna have a good time."

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-->"I --->"I didn't feel it would be any fun. I don't feel connected to basketball. At least, when I [[Film/MajorLeague do a baseball movie, movie]], I know I'm gonna have a good time."
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** Fox wanted Creator/DenzelWashington for Sidney Dean.

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** Fox wanted Creator/DenzelWashington for Sidney Dean.Deane.
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* BigNameFan: Creator/StanleyKubrick named this one of his favorite movies. Yes, '''THAT''' Stanley Kubrick.
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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Creator/WoodyHarrelson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Creator/WoodyHarrelson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson Harrelson to a one on one game. Harrellson Harrelson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."
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* CastTheExpert: Marques Johnson and Freeman Williams, two former NBA stars, play two of the playground ballers (Raymond and Duck Johnson, respectively), and real-life singers Bill Henderson and Jon Hendricks as two of the "Venice Beach Boys" (the singing group at the beginning and end of the movie.
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* BigNameFan: Creator/StanleyKubrick named this one of his favorite movies. Yes, '''THAT''' Stanley Kubrick.
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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Creator/WoodyHarrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Creator/WoodyHarrellson Creator/WoodyHarrelson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson Creator/WoodyHarrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, Creator/WesleySnipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life.""
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** Creator/CharlieSheen was the first choice for the role of Billy Hoyle. He turned it down, saying:
-->"I didn't feel it would be any fun. I don't feel connected to basketball. At least, when I do a baseball movie, I know I'm gonna have a good time."
** Creator/DavidDuchovny and Creator/KeanuReeves were also considered for Billy.
** Fox wanted Creator/DenzelWashington for Sidney Dean.
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TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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* TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."
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CastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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CastShowoff: TheCastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."
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CastShowoff: Zig-zagged; Woody Harrellson turned out to be significantly better at basketball than co-star Wesley Snipes, having played in college. When he bragged about his skills to former Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier, who was coaching the stars for the movie, Lanier challenged Harrellson to a one on one game. Harrellson called it "the most embarrassing 15 minutes of my life."

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