09 Aug 1996
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Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC
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Top Billed Cast
Kenny Anderson Kenny "Chibbs" Anderson
Niki Avery Niki "the Model" Avery
Julius Erving Julius "Dr. J" Erving
Richard Kirkland Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland
Jack Ryan Jack "Black Jack" Ryan
James Williams James "Fly" Williams
Corey Williams Corey "Homicide" Williams
Kenny Smith Kenny "the Jet" Smith
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