The Hoop Life

TV Show (1999 - 2005)

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Synopsis:

Drama centring around the New England Knights basketball team. This series offers a glimpse into the hectic, and sometimes disturbing happenings in the private lives of professional sports players, as they struggle with the off-court pressures of money, expectation and fame

Cast:

Rick Peters as Greg Marr, Mykelti Williamson as Marvin Buxton, Cirroc Lofton as Curtis Thorpe, Reno Wilson, Dan Lauria as Leonard Fero, Dorian Harewood

Credits:

Tom Fontana - Executive-Producer

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Episode Guide

Season 1 - The Hoop Life

Season 1 Episode 22: A Second Chance (2000) A visit from two star players and the teams' former coach provide much needed inspiration and advice for the New England Knights. Last in series, starring Rick Peters
Season 1 Episode 21: The Talented Tenth (2000) During the UBA finals, Marvin has to deal with the death of an old friend. Greg refuses to play on Sundays due to his new religious beliefs, and Eliot grapples with a bid for the team's purchase. Starring Mykelti Williamson and Rick Peters
Season 1 Episode 20: The Back Stretch (2000) Coach Fero suffers an angina attack, forcing him to miss the remainder of the series, so the Knights rally round to support each other in the quest for the Eastern Conference title. Dan Lauria stars
Season 1 Episode 19: A Little Yen (2000) Curtis produces his own version of a biopic being made about him, and gives himself the lead role. Meanwhile, Marvin is accused of child abuse
Season 1 Episode 18: Rock, Salt and Nails (2000) Marvin is shocked to learn he has a daughter, and Greg immerses himself in philanthropic work. Meanwhile, Curtis reminisces about his parents. Drama, starring Mykelti Williamson and Rick Peters
Season 1 Episode 17: End Game (2000) Paula learns the truth about her business partnership, while Curtis and Damon get involved in the movie industry. Greg mourns the end of his marriage
Season 1 Episode 16: Skewed Confessions (1999) Curtis is attracted to a socially conscious photographer, but she is unimpressed by his cavalier attitude toward his namesake charity. Meanwhile, Marvin has a run-in on and off court with a female referee who is also an old flame. Cirroc Lofton and Mykelti Williamson star
Season 1 Episode 15: Road Trip (1999) The team land in Toronto for an important game, but off-court happenings eclipse the event when Marvin gets caught up in rivalry over a record-holding player's son
Season 1 Episode 14: A Knightmare (1999) Marvin convinces Greg to sell off his most prized possessions in order to free himself from debt. Leonard tries to repair his rocky relationship with his daughter, and Curtis finds his affair with a groupie lead him into trouble. Drama, with Rick Peters and Dan Lauria
Season 1 Episode 13: One Door Opens (1999) Greg seeks counselling from the team psychologist and moves in with Marvin, who clashes with Paula over the remodeling of their new restaurant. Curtis succumbs to the excesses of being a star, while Eliot suspects his wife is having an affair. Drama, starring Cirroc Lofton and Rick Peters
Season 1 Episode 12: It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Locker Room (1999) Fero experiences paranoia over his security as head coach, while an injured Marvin feels his place on the team might be threatened as his replacement vies for a permanent place
Season 1 Episode 11: Young But Daily Growing (1999) Greg's gambling habits threaten to get him into a lot of trouble, while Marvin is itching to get back on the basketball court. Curtis turns 18, but his friend provides an embarrassing home video chronicling his early years. Starring Cirroc Lofton, Mykelti Williamson and Rick Peters
Season 1 Episode 10: The Trade-Off (1999) Everyone but Marvin is impressed with Curtis's performance, and Eliot ridicules the notion that the Knights could become a worldwide craze
Season 1 Episode 9: Communication Breakdown (1999) When a controversial radio duo are signed to publicise the team, Curtis begins to regret his acceptance of an endorsement. Marvin's knee injury leads him to question the future of his sports career, and Greg discovers a secret about his father. Drama with Mykelti Williamson and Cirroc Lofton
Season 1 Episode 8: Acting on Impulse (1999) Marvin struggles with prescription medication, and Curtis's high school diploma is cheapened by his extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, Greg's gambling habit isn't helped when he gets caught up in the atmosphere of Las Vegas, and Leonard's dealings with the Press land the Knights in trouble. Mykelti Williamson and Rick Peters star
Season 1 Episode 7: Rook to Knight's Five (1999) Curtis basks in the limelight, while Marvin's problems affect his abilities on the basketball court. Greg reassesses his priorities and Leonard argues with the new team owner
Season 1 Episode 6: The Double-Minded Man (1999) The side-effects of stress lead Marvin to therapy. Meanwhile, Curtis buys a house in a better neighbourhood despite his grandmother Celia's objections, and Greg gets closer to his mysterious new girlfriend. Rick Peters and Mykelti Williamson star
Season 1 Episode 5: Of Human Bondage (1999) Marvin's stress levels increase further, causing him anxiety attacks. Curtis and his grandmother Celia find themselves victims of crime, and Greg takes the professional risk of taking his girlfriend to the adult film awards. Rick Peters and Cirroc Lofton star
Season 1 Episode 4: Rookie (1999) Eliot begins to doubt his executive abilities, while Curtis faces a tough decision in his rivalry with another rookie. Greg hires a private detective to watch his wife, but finds his actions backfiring on him. Drama with Cirroc Lofton and Dorian Harewood
Season 1 Episode 3: It's All Greek to Me (1999) Curtis challenges the validity of the contract drawn up by his manager uncle, while Marvin faces his own legal problems over the brawl with Owen. Elsewhere, marital problems worsen for Greg when his relationship with a porn star is revealed
Season 1 Episode 2: The Hardwood (2005) A bench-clearing brawl hurts the UBA's image; the New England Knights are for sale; a rookie skips college.
Season 1 Episode 1: The Hardwood (2005) Double-bill. Greg receives a shock at home, while Curtis chooses basketball over college. A brawl during one of the team's matches brings shame on the UBA

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