Skywalker: The David Thompson Story
2005, English. Directed by Rick Clemens.
Following the life and career of basketball hall of famer David Thompson
Basketball legend David Thompson earned four trips to the NBA All-Star Game and the nickname "Skywalker," due to his astonishing 44-inch jump that allows him to get the ball far above the rim. This documentary looks at the life of the man who served as an inspiration to many, including the NBA's most famous alum, Michael Jordan. Learn about Thompson through interviews with Jordan, Bill Walton, Dennis Johnson, Norm Sloan, Dr. J and more.
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- 0h 46m
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- Released
- 1 January 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rick Clemens, Robert Goldman
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Skywalker: The David Thompson Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2005. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Skywalker: The David Thompson Story?
Skywalker: The David Thompson Story (2005) was directed by Rick Clemens and stars David Thompson.