Rotten Tomatoes
Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Season 1 – The Hoop Life

Play trailer Season 1 – The Hoop Life Jul 1999 Drama Sports Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 0 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Ratings
This short-lived sports-themed program revolves around the lives of the players and officials of the New England Knights, a fictional UBA (United Basketball Association) team.
The Hoop Life — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Mykelti Williamson

Marvin Buxton

Rick Peters

Greg Marr

Reno Wilson

Owen Davies

Elton Brand

Guest Star

Cirroc Lofton

Curtis Thorpe

Jason Terry

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 4, 1999 The Hardwood A bench-clearing brawl hurts the UBA's image; the New England Knights are for sale; a rookie skips college. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 4, 1999 The Hardwood A bench-clearing brawl hurts the UBA's image; the New England Knights are for sale; a rookie skips college. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 11, 1999 It's All Greek to Me Curtis questions the legality of his contract; legal problems follow Marvin's brawl with Owen; Greg's relationship with a porn star is revealed. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 18, 1999 Rookie Eliot (Dorian Harewood) doubts his executive abilities; Curtis (Cirroc Lofton) faces hard choices in his rivalry with another rookie. With 1999 NBA draftees Elton Brand and Jason Terry. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 25, 1999 Of Human Bondage Curtis and his grandmother become crime victims; Marvin suffers anxiety attacks; Greg attends an adult-film awards show. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 1, 1999 The Doubleminded Man Marvin seeks therapy for stress; Curtis buys a new house despite Celia's objections; Greg gets closer to mysterious lady friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 8, 1999 Rook to Knight's Five Marvin's demons affect his play; Curtis shines in his first season; Leonard butts heads with the team's new owner; Greg makes a choice. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 15, 1999 Acting on Impulse Marvin struggles with drugs; Greg gets caught in the trappings of Las Vegas; Leonard deals with the press. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 22, 1999 Communication Breakdown Marvin questions his career; Eliot and Leonard search for a replacement for Marvin; Greg throws a birthday party for his father. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 29, 1999 The Trade Off Curtis impresses everybody but Marvin with his play on the court; Marvin tries to sharpen his coaching skills. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 10, 1999 Young but Daily Growing Greg's gambling threatens to get him into big trouble; Turning 18, Curtis is embarrassed by a video bio. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 17, 1999 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Locker Room Injured Marvin worries about his career while his replacement tries to secure a permanent spot on the roster. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 24, 1999 One Door Opens Celebrating his first triple-double, Curtis experiences the excesses of a pro basketball player, much to his grandmother's dismay. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 5, 1999 A Knightmare Marvin (Mykelti Williamson) convinces Greg (Rick Peters) he must sell his most prized possessions to get out of debt. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 12, 1999 Road Trip Off-court happenings impact the players during a road trip to Toronto for an important game. Stars Mykelti Williamson, Rick Peters, Cirroc Lofton, Dan Lauria and Dorian Harewood. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 19, 1999 Skewed Confessions Curtis tries to impress a photographer; Marvin faces the wrath of an old flame; Leonard files a complaint with the commissioner. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 6, 2000 End Game Paula learns the truth about Marvin; Greg's marriage collapses; Curtis and Damon go into the movie business. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 23, 2000 Rock Salt and Nails Marvin is shocked to learn he has a daughter he never knew about; Greg becomes immersed in philanthropy. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 30, 2000 A Little Yen A Chinese entrepreneur might buy the Knights; Curtis rewrites the biopic being produced about him. With Mykelti Williamson, Rick Peters, Cirroc Lofton, Dan Lauria and Dorian Harewood. Jay Thomas guest stars. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 5, 2000 Back Stretch Coach Fero has an angina attack; Marvin is asked to be a running mate for the governor; Curtis' confidence is rattled. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 12, 2000 The Talented Tenth People appear from Marvin's past; Curtis considers joining a fraternity; Greg won't participate in the playoffs. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 19, 2000 The Second Chance A retired coach and players leave their mark; Celia's romance upsets her grandson; Curtis becomes player of the year. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Tom Fontana
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (V|S|L)
Genre
Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 4, 1999