In Process Record

The first European Championship in basketball is about to take place in Geneva. The event is organized by FIBA, the newly established international basketball organization and European national teams are going to play each other for the first time. Each wants the honor of being the first European champion.. Meanwhile, in Latvia, coach Valdemars Baumanis is convinced that he can gather the team and get them take it to Geneva. However, on his journey he quickly learns that triumph and defeat are all part of the game. Baumanis encounters many difficulties, as well as unexpected help from those closest to him. Against all odds, Baumanis’s determination to persist and win is rewarded when the unknown team from Latvia ends up defeating the favored competitors. Their game made them a team. Their spirit made them champions. If you follow NBA basketball and have heard of Latvian player Kristaps Porzingis, then this film is a must to watch

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Film

Originally produced by Perry Street Advisors in 2012

Mode of access: World Wide Web

In English