🎥🏀On February 18, 1994 the basketball drama “Blue Chips” was released in theaters. The film stars Nick Nolte as coach Pete Bell, who is trying to recruit a winning team. His players were portrayed by actors as well as real-life basketball players Shaquille O' Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway and Matt Nover. Cameos include noted basketball figures Bob Knight, Rick Pitino, George Raveling, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Jerry Tarkanian, Matt Painter, Allan Houston, Dick Vitale, Jim Boeheim, Dan Dakich, K