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Toni Kukoč - The Magical seven

“Toni Kukoč - The Magical Seven” is a captivating and emotional story about a man who left a significant mark on European basketball and went on to win three NBA championships. The film features 26 prominent interviewees, including former European basketball stars, as well as Michael Jordan, Jerry Reinsdorf, and Bill Wennington. Shot across ten locations, including Sarajevo, Belgrade, Zagreb, Miami, and Chicago, the documentary takes viewers on a journey through Kukoč’s extraordinary career. Michael Jordan, who played a crucial role in Kukoč’s NBA story, also shares exclusive insights, revealing details never before heard about their time together on and off the court.

  • Sabahudin Baho Topalbecirevic
    Director
  • Sabahudin Baho Topalbecirevic
    Writer
    Our Brazilian Story (2014), Dragan Dzajic - On the Paths of Champions (2017), Ivica Osim - Švabo iz Sarajevo (2018), Miroslav Ciro Blazevic - An Untold Story (2019)
  • Emir Topalbecirevic
    Producer
  • Toni Kukoč
    Key Cast
    Lasr Dance(2020)
  • Michael Jordan
    Key Cast
    Last Dance (2020), Michael Jordan to the Max(2000)
  • Jerry Reinsdorf
    Key Cast
    Last Dance (2020)
  • Dino Rađa
    Key Cast
  • Bill Last Dance (2020) Wennington
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Toni Kukoč-Magična Sedmica
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 36 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Country of Filming:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Language:
    Bosnian, Croatian, English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • World Premiere - Sarajevo, Split - Croatia, Belgrade - Serbia
    Sarajevo
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    March 26, 2024
    Sarajevo
    Milano festival 2024 -Mention d;Honneur
Distribution Information
  • Sport klub and Simposar Sarajevo
    Distributor
    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Sabahudin Baho Topalbecirevic

Sabahudin Baho Topalbecirevic is an award-winning sports journalist, filmmaker, and producer with decades of experience in sports documentaries. He has directed films on legendary athletes such as Dragan Dzajic, Ivica Osim, Miroslav Ćiro Blažević, Toni Kukoč, and Vahid Halilhodžić. His work has been featured at international film festivals, and he continues to contribute to sports culture through impactful storytelling. Baho has interviewed some of the biggest global sports icons, including Michael Jordan, and has covered major sports events worldwide.

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Director Statement

As a journalist, commentator, and filmmaker, I’ve spent my life telling stories of extraordinary athletes. But The Magical Seven – Toni Kukoč is more than a documentary—it’s a personal journey.
Toni was not just a basketball legend—he was a bridge between continents, cultures, and eras. From the courts of Yugoslavia to Olympic battles with the Dream Team, and ultimately to Chicago where he became a key piece of the Bulls dynasty, his story is unique, emotional, and globally significant.
Through interviews with Michael Jordan, Jerry Reinsdorf, Bill Wennington, and legendary European players, we’ve created what many see as a spiritual continuation of The Last Dance—but from Kukoč’s perspective. A quiet warrior who earned his place among giants.
Coming from Sarajevo, a city that has lived through war, resilience, and rebirth, I understand what it means to fight for recognition. This film is a tribute to that fight, to talent that transcends borders, and to the power of sport to unite.
I hope this film speaks not only to basketball fans, but to anyone who believes in perseverance, humility, and greatness born out of silence.