A gripping docuseries about a young NBA prospect determined to take charge of his destiny. Makur Maker was a five-star NBA talent on his way to the draught until he took a diversion at Howard University. However, Maker’s quest and commitment to rebuilding his story with the aid of his family are chronicled in this uplifting documentary series. Makur Maker’s coming-of-age narrative is told as he strives for an NBA career while dealing with obstacles and the worldwide epidemic.
Who is Makur Maker?
Makur Maker was born in the year 2000 on November 4th. He is a professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the Basketball League. However, Makur Marker is South Sudanese-Australian (NBL). Maker was born in Nairobi and he was brought up in Perth, Western Australia. Before he moved to the States to play high school basketball. Initially he had more interest in football as a striker and frequently played beach soccer with his pals. Maker, along with his elder brothers, played for Quinns Football Club. Maker went to St. Andrews Catholic Primary School before transferring to Irene McCormack Catholic College for high school. He was intrigued by basketball due to his unusual height.
He is the relative of NBA players Thon Maker and Matur Maker. Maker announced in February 2019 that he will represent Australia in the global arena. He made himself eligible to play for Australia at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup. However, he was not chosen for the final team.
The Plot
“The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball,” directed and executive produced by Seth Gordon. He has described Maker, an NBA optimistic who made headlines around the world. When he decided to forego the NBA and perform for Howard University, creating him the greatest high school player to dedicate to a historically Black university in the contemporary hiring age (HBCU). Maker’s journey as a student-athlete with an ambition of making it to the NBA is chronicled in this reality series, which follows him as he faces unanticipated physical hurdles and a worldwide epidemic.
In the first episode “Big Shot”, Makur Maker enrols at Howard University to make a big statement after his future in the NBA is disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In the second episode “Crash Course” Makur and his Basketball trainer disagree, and an illness and the epidemic intimidate to derail his goals; Thon, Makur’s relative, is taken aback by a Piston’s shake-up. In the third one, “Schooled”, after only very few matches, the Howard Bison make a difficult decision; in an unexpected turn, Thon returns to the National basketball association. The fourth episode “Longshot” follows Makur reconnecting with his guardian, Coach Edward, who is dealing with the pressure of a family disease while training Makur for the NBA playoffs. In the fifth one, “Tripping Point”, Makur is participating in the NBA Draft Combine, and the Maker Gang has a newcomer.
Is it Worth Streaming?
Since IMDb users have given it a rating of 6.9 out of 10. It could be a good show to stream. You’re going to add it to your watch list if you’re a sports enthusiast. And you’ll love it if you have been a basketball lover.
