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  1. May 5, 2003 · The story of how "Hook" wound up incarcerated is told in this poignant tale of a life gone wrong by his NBA friends, his family and Hook himself. "Hook" Mitchell is considered one of the greatest basketball player to never make it to the NBA

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    • Documentary
    • William O'Neill, Michael Skolnik
    • 2003-05-05
  2. May 5, 2003 · The story of how "Hook" wound up incarcerated is told in this poignant tale of a life gone wrong by his NBA friends, his family and Hook himself. "Hook" Mitchell is considered one of the greatest basketball player to never make it to the NBA. Michael Skolnik. Director. William O'Neill.

  3. The playground basketball star's descent into drugs and crime destroyed any chance he had of becoming a professional athlete. In 1999, he was convicted of armed robbery of a video store; he spent the next five years in prison, during which time he converted to Islam, changed his name to Waliyy Abdur Rahim, and competed in prison games.

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  5. Oct 23, 2003 · Part cautionary tale, part tribute, “Hooked” tells the story of “the greatest basketball player to never make it into the NBA,” Demetrius “Hook” Mitchell. Hook is currently slam dunking...

  6. "Hooked" is a compelling and artful documentary by filmmakers Michael Skolnik and William O Neill, which traces the life of Demetrius Mitchell, who, at 5-feet-9, built his legendary playground status by several public exhibits of his extraordinary talent, such as jumping over the top of a Volkswagen car and slam dunking a basketball.

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  7. Hooked: The Legend of Demetrius `Hook' Mitchell. Filmmakers Michael Skolnik and William O'Neill profile an aspiring NBA player who landed in prison.

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