Shut Up and Dribble

Prompted by Laura Ingraham's public criticism of LeBron James and other NBA players' outspokenness on the current political climate, the first episode is an exploration of the league's social and cultural influence across time.

A quote by Michael Jordan becomes a declaration for a generation of players. Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf make their voices heard over the L.A. riots. Allen Iverson is a cultural trendsetter despite clashes with the NBA.

"Malice in the Palace" creates an opportunity for players to own their brands. NBA players begin reaching unprecedented levels of economic and cultural influence, and achieving the chance to stand up and be heard.