Making The NBXL Documentary
- NBXL
- Oct 15
- 3 min read
What began as a simple idea — to capture the making of a new basketball professional league — became a story far greater than anyone imagined.
Originally filmed as a single documentary, Making The NBXL has now evolved into a six-part global docuseries.
As years of real moments, raw footage, and behind-the-scenes stories accumulated — dating back to 2009, the very journey that made the league possible — it became clear that one film couldn’t contain it all.
About the Docuseries:
Making The NBXL – Winning Where It Matters
In the world of basketball — where power has long belonged to the big leagues and the gatekeepers of an existing system — Making The NBXL tells the story of one man who decided to create a new system and his own lane.
Years ahead of his time, he built quietly, away from the spotlight.
But now, as new leagues emerge chasing dominance, profits, and market share, he’s ready to unveil something different — a movement built on purpose, belief, and the power of independence.
The six-part docuseries follows Christian Villar, MPA - a visionary and entrepreneur, on a lonely journey of turning a vision into reality — a process he has documented over the past 15+ years.
Many have seen the outcome, but no one has seen the process — until now.
It all began in 2009, upon his return from playing professional basketball overseas. He created the NJ-Pros — an independent team built to give overlooked players a genuine shot at professional basketball when the system wouldn’t.
In between, Villar founded The Pros Brand in 2016 — an independent footwear and apparel company created to give players and leagues the endorsement opportunities that the giants of the industry refused to offer.
Since 2020, he has been going back and forth to Dubai — where nothing is impossible — building an entirely new vision: the NBXL
This is the first independent USA–Middle East professional basketball league, uniting players from around the world under ONE LEAGUE, on ONE COURT, where EVERY(ONE) becomes part of basketball history and witnesses matchups the world has never seen before.
At its core, Making The NBXL isn’t just about basketball.
It’s about conviction — the highs and lows, the setbacks, the sacrifices, the resilience, and the courage to believe in yourself — and in something greater — to see victory where others see failure. Defining success on your own terms.
It’s about Winning Where It Matters!!!!
For more information, please contact: info@thenbxl.com.
About Christian Villar
Christian Villar is a visionary entrepreneur, athlete, and the founder and owner of the NBXL. Known for his innovative mindset, Villar founded the NJ-Pros basketball team in 2009 and launched The Pros Brand in 2016, empowering athletes and entrepreneurs alike. His journey embodies a relentless pursuit of purpose, faith, and resilience, and his "Winning Where It Matters" philosophy has shaped his life, business ventures, and so many people that have learned and adopted his teachings since 2004.
About NBXL
The NBXL is the first-ever independent single entity US-Middle East based independent professional basketball league featuring elite players from around the world
NBXL is composed of four league owned franchises representing the United States and Middle East
With an absence of an import rule, a shorter season and the introduction of an in-season tournament cup, NBXL aims to captivate audiences worldwide while fostering cultural exchange and promoting tourism opportunities
More than a decade in the making, NBXL meticulously planned its launch, engaging in extensive research and understanding the dynamics of local, national and international basketball markets
From 2009 to 2020 it operated as a professional basketball team concept playing against other professional teams and leagues worldwide to gain insight into the league
Since transforming into a league in 2020 it has been in the Middle East studying and understanding the culture, customs and basketball markets while actively growing and supporting the game at the grassroots level
In its 2026 inaugural season the NBXL looks to provide an extraordinary basketball experience for players and fans alike, transcending borders and redefining the future of the sport while becoming one of the best professional basketball leagues in the world
For more media inquiries, please contact info@thenbxl.com
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