ESPN 30 for 30 - The Fab Five Documentary Part 1/8

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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[luddenbaseball28]

christian laetner, grant hill, and coach k disliked this video

[chltwn32]

Hey Jimmy, despite what Michigan has done in their attempt to "erase" u guys they can't. Reason why is the same reason why Biggie, Jimmy Hendrix, and Michael Jackson will never die. Because we saw it and with things like YouTube all we have to do is press play and it immediately brings you to life which means you'll live forever!!

[mckinley1175]

I wish they would of been around when Jordan was in college. Fab 5 couldn't of held MJ's jockstrap if they would of played each other.

[CP2VIPERS]

yeah dick vitale probably sucks coach k's dick before every game he's obssesed with duke

[ZipGB8]

Pause at 5:33. Donald Williams (above Jimmy King), went to UNC, ended up being the 93 FInal Four MOP.

[ZipGB8]

The 7th one is Antonio Lang. Or Bobby Hurley.

[PetertheAverage]

Dick Vitale is number 7.

[XChronicHash]

this is more interesting than Lebron's documentary, movie and Hairline combined

[AZ520ful]

@neverscared11 havent heard that name in a minute lmao

[LMCMInterloper]

Thank you for this!

[goodguyusa]

Jalen (Detroit) and Juwan (South Side, Chicago) we're straight hood. The others were to a different extent. I am from the same neighborhood as Jalen and when he talks about his neighborhood growing up, I can verify that it is the absolute truth. He probably had the most famous dad of anyone in my part of the city and after it all, he still had nothing. I am so glad he became the success he did and Michigan played a big part of it. Go Blue!! and Go DETROIT! (ALWAYS!!!)

[mrjayz126]

I cant believe that ray jackson didnt play in the NBA.