ESPN 30 for 30 - The Fab Five Documentary Part 2/8

Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson went to the University of Michigan and became known as the "Fab Five" but their great story would end in scandal and infamy. Most will remember Webber called a time-out the team didn't have, which helped lose the National Championship to North Carolina. Years later it would turn out that Weber was paid for being at the school and this resulted the the NCAA coming down on the program and clearing away all mention of the group and their accomplishments. I remember watching many basketball games as a young kid but the infamous championship game with the time out is the first one where the entire thing sticks in my mind. Even watching the clips today you can't help but tell yourself that this time Webber isn't going to call a time out but of course it plays out the same way year and year but you can't help but still feel the drama and shock. It should be noted that Webber refused to be interviewed for this film so that leaves a major gap in what should have been the definitive look at the Fab Five. Howard, Rose, King, Jackson and coach Steve Fisher are all interviewed and share their thoughts on how they all ended up at Michigan and what those two loses in the championship game meant. The director does a very good job at showing the history of the program and showing the impact these five freshmen had on the game. We hear about them changing the style and look of basketball but we also get to see some letters that Michigan "fans" sent where they were quite obviously racist and didn't appreciate these guys bringing a rap-style to the school. There's no question that the highlight of the film is that now infamous game against North Carolina and it's a shame Webber refused to be interviewed. It's a shame further because of the black cloud that hangs over him and the school and it's something that still hasn't been cleared up and it might not ever be. One of the other interesting ideas is hatred shown at Duke. Someone hating Duke isn't that shocking since people love to hate them but I was a little shocked to hear some of the comments coming from the players including Rose calling black players that went to Duke "Uncle Tom's". THE FAB FIVE isn't definitive due to Webber not taking place but it's still a highly entertaining look at these five freshmen who certainly left a mark on their sport.

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• Juwan Howard
• Jalen Rose

[Narutolover55109]

HATE DUKE ALWAYS WILL

[badbook1]

The Fab Five made me a Michigan Wolverine fan, and I'm still a Michigan Wolverine fan. And a Cyclone & Tar Heel fan, so I also hate Duke.

[OutlawLovesNewVegas]

You're all spelling it wrong, it's dook ;)

[New987user]

@toobasaurus23 The Fab Five weren't the only ones who were making it about race. Check out part 3 and start watching at 3:07 ... here's the link youtube.com/watch?v=oeoB-THTma­c

[toobasaurus23]

I had a lot of respect for the Five till they made it about race and socioeconomic status. That's all bullshit on the court. I hate you cause you had what I didn't? Total bullshit. They can play, and play well. But an attitude like that makes you a very small man.

[airpro869]

i logged on just to support the comment of a fellow duke-hater.

that place just breeds douchebags

[PetertheAverage]

@airpro869 Unless you're a fan, everyone hates Duke.

[rudyking89]

@DatPicksburghGuy jalen was a honor roll student, he dam near had a 4.0 out of highschool. He's right. However way you wanna look at it, coach K only recruits a certain type of player...

[PrinceSonCheeba]

@DatPicksburghGuy You have a problem with listening and comprehension. Jalen was speaking on how he felt during that time. You're the arrogant and ignorant one

[PavelDragunov]

@armin38822 I was thinking the same same thing