Making The NBXL Documentary
- NBXL
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
March 19, 2025 – USA/UAE – More than just a basketball documentary, Making The NBXL is a story that everyone can relate to in one way or another. It’s a powerful tale of resilience, vision, and the relentless pursuit of winning where it matters, shared through the life of visionary entrepreneur Christian Villar. Premiering in select locations in the USA and Dubai, and streaming worldwide via NBXL streaming services in October 2025, this transformative docuseries goes beyond the basketball court to explore what it takes to defy the odds while redefining & achieving success own your own terms.
For over 15 plus years, Christian Villar has been documenting his journey in real-time, offering viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the raw moments—the highs and lows—that often go unseen. Making The NBXL provides unprecedented access to actual footage that captures the realities of building something from the ground up. Viewers will experience the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that weren’t part of the finished product but were crucial in shaping the outcome.
The documentary follows Villar’s journey from founding the NJ-Pros professional basketball team in 2009 to the launch of The Pros Brand independent footwear and apparel company in 2016, and ultimately the creation of the NBXL—the first-ever USA-Middle East-based independent professional basketball league. Through Making The NBXL, Villar shares untold stories, challenges, and defining moments, offering a deeply personal perspective on his path to success.
At the heart of Villar’s story is his "Winning Where It Matters" philosophy, a mindset, mentality, and lifestyle that has driven both his personal and professional life. For Villar, success is not about external validation or following a traditional path—it’s about staying true to one’s purpose, persevering through adversity, and creating opportunities even when the odds are against you. His journey is a testament to the power of vision, determination, and the courage to defy the norm.
"Through this documentary, I want to inspire people to redefine success on their own terms," said Christian Villar. "This isn’t just about basketball; it’s about overcoming obstacles, staying true to your vision, and betting it all on yourself and vision despite having all the odds against you. This is a real, raw look at the journey—and the process that the finished product never shows."
Making The NBXL is not just another basketball documentary; it is an inspiring narrative of leadership, faith, and the pursuit of multiple visions. This film is set to inspire viewers worldwide, demonstrating the power of vision, determination, and resilience. It’s a must-watch for anyone who has ever faced adversity, questioned the status quo, dared to dream big, and worked tirelessly to turn a vision into reality and want to learn how to adopt Villar's winning where it matters philosophy,
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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