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00:27Malik! Malik!
00:28You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
00:34I did it.
00:37Hey, where are you going?
00:40Tell my mom!
00:50What are you doing?
00:52Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:54Did you ever see a doctor?
00:56It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:58I don't want to waste money on treatment.
01:00Malik needs it for his Combine.
01:02Well, that's not my problem, is it?
01:04Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
01:06You won't? You're moving at half speed.
01:07And this? What the fuck is this?
01:09This place isn't a charity.
01:11If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
01:12We clear?
01:18Mom!
01:20Mom!
01:21Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
01:26I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
01:29I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik. Now, listen.
01:40How much for the travel?
01:41About 800 bucks. I managed to save her. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
01:48couch. It's fine, Mom.
01:49Mom. No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
01:57Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
02:02We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
02:10I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
02:16Victor?
02:17Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch
02:23in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
02:27Vic, I...
02:27Come on, Denise!
02:29I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
02:36Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
02:42Malik? He didn't even graduate high school.
02:44And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
02:49Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
02:53Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
02:56How could you say that? You really think that's all I am?
02:59Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch. I'm gonna be the number one pick.
03:04The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
03:11court?
03:11You're shameless!
03:13Damn straight. Now pay up!
03:22What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
03:25Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
03:31When you borrow money, you pay it back.
03:33Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
03:38That's way out of line.
03:40Watch your mouth, you piece of shit.
03:46Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
03:50Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
03:56Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
03:58I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
04:01What did you just say?
04:12Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
04:18Mom.
04:19Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
04:23Those born at the top.
04:25And those who fight their way up there.
04:27Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
04:29So use it. Fight with it.
04:31Whatever people say,
04:32however hard it gets,
04:34you hold on to it and never let it go.
04:36But Mom,
04:37what about your hand?
04:38What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
04:41Forget my hand.
04:42Even if my whole body stops working,
04:44I'll make it to the day you come back.
04:50Malik!
04:56Malik,
04:57I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
05:00Take it.
05:01Use it for the Combine.
05:03Logan,
05:05I thought that was for your wedding.
05:07Nah, it's alright, man.
05:08We can always postpone it.
05:09Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me,
05:11but she'll understand.
05:12I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
05:15But Andre,
05:16what about your tuition?
05:18Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
05:20Man, my grades suck.
05:22And you've got way more game than I do.
05:23I'll stay here in Drywell.
05:25Just go get that number one pick for us.
05:26Alright?
05:33Here's my share, Malik.
05:34Coach,
05:35where'd you even get this much?
05:36Wait,
05:36did you sell your pickup truck?
05:40That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
05:42Carried me through every chapter of my life.
05:45And now it's gonna carry you
05:46one step closer to your dream.
05:47Your mom's right.
05:49You gotta go to the Combine.
05:50And gotta show those scouts what you got.
05:52We all believe in you, Malik.
05:58Thank you all so much.
06:00Thanks, guys.
06:01I'm getting that number one to pick.
06:03You should get going.
06:06Go make us proud, Malik.
06:08I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
06:14Malik!
06:17Show them how we do it in Drywell.
06:19Go get them, Malik.
06:21We're rooting for you.
06:35Oh, my God.
06:37Oh, my God.
06:52Who is that?
06:54That kid's footwork.
06:56His hang time,
06:57his explosiveness.
06:58That's exactly the kind of player we need.
07:12How have I not heard anything about this kid?
07:14Who is that kid?
07:15Why isn't he on the list?
07:18Did some other team bribe you
07:19just to hide him from me?
07:21No, Mrs. Barnes.
07:22He's just some high school dropout.
07:25A high school dropout?
07:32It's almost like he's flying.
07:50Find out who he is now.
07:59Find out who he is now.
08:04Congratulations.
08:05Welcome to the Lakers.
08:07I'm Madeline Barnes.
08:08I'm offering you a rookie contract worth $20 million a year.
08:11How does that sound?
08:12$20 million for a rookie?
08:14That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
08:19But this is real, right?
08:24Of course it is.
08:27I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
08:29You're not just a generational talent.
08:31You're kind, brave,
08:33a real character guy.
08:35And with that face,
08:37heck,
08:38your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
08:40And rest assured,
08:41your contract incentives will reflect that.
08:44What are you waiting for?
08:46Sign with us, Malik.
08:47You know,
08:48you're not just this year's number one pick.
08:53You're number one in my heart, too.
09:06If you've got any other conditions,
09:08just name them.
09:09Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours
09:12with the way things are going.
09:14Mrs. Barnes,
09:15I want to build an indoor basketball court
09:17in my hometown.
09:18Back in Drywell,
09:19my teammates and I only have a dirt lot
09:20by the road to play on.
09:22The guys there are full of talent,
09:23but since we don't have the resources,
09:25they've never had a fair shot.
09:29See?
09:30The guy's got a heart of gold.
09:32Of course, that won't be a problem.
09:33Lila, you'll take the lead
09:34on the construction of the court.
09:36And please,
09:36none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
09:38Call me Madeline.
09:40Yeah!
09:42Yeah!
09:42Yeah!
09:44Yeah!
09:45Yeah!
09:45Yeah!
09:47Thank you, Madeline.
09:48But before I report to the team,
09:50is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
09:52I want to tell my mom the good news in person
09:54and thank everyone who supported me.
09:56Absolutely.
09:57You can fly there in my private jet.
09:59Only the best for our new star player.
10:01Thank you all.
10:02I'll be off then.
10:02See you later.
10:03Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
10:06What if another team tries to punch him
10:07while he's gone?
10:09You're right.
10:10I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up
10:12and stay by his side the whole time.
10:14Oh, and call the construction crew
10:15and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
10:17All right.
10:18If anyone even tries to take Malik from us,
10:21I'll tear them apart myself.
10:28Ms. Barnes,
10:29thank you for choosing my company for Project.
10:31I assure you we'll build you
10:32a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
10:35Hold on.
10:37You pick my company
10:38because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
10:47No way.
10:48Could it really be?
10:54Thanks, Madeline.
10:56Oh, and one more thing.
10:57Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes
10:59to every family in my hometown?
11:00We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
11:03Absolutely.
11:04Oh, my people are going to love that.
11:07I'll get started on it right now.
11:15That's her.
11:16Her son went to the city to play basketball,
11:18but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
11:21Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
11:25God, what a fuck-up.
11:27His mom did everything she could
11:29to set him up for success,
11:30and he still got sent to the slammer.
11:41Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
11:45Looks like the poorest woman in town
11:47made it after all.
11:49Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
11:54Looks like the poorest woman in town
11:55made it after all.
11:57Isn't that Chase Holloway?
11:58I heard the Lakers' G League team
12:00signed him after the combine,
12:02and now they're donating a gym to our town.
12:05Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company
12:09to build it.
12:10Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
12:13Who knows?
12:14Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
12:28Hi, Malik.
12:29I'm Eric Coleman,
12:30head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
12:32Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
12:33Thank you so much for picking me up.
12:35It's the least I could do.
12:36If you're putting dry well on the map, kid,
12:37the folks here should be proud of you.
12:40Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
12:41Hey, it's about an hour's drive into town.
12:45Ready to hit the road?
12:52All right, everyone,
12:53I've got some great news.
12:55Thanks to the generosity
12:56of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
12:58all of you were getting
13:00a new pair of shoes today.
13:02And that's not all.
13:03She's also putting $3 million
13:05into building us a real basketball gym.
13:08Imagine that,
13:09our kids playing
13:09on a sparkling professional court.
13:12And plus,
13:12this gym will employ
13:14more than half of residents
13:15in dry well
13:16in desperate need of work.
13:17Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
13:20Now let's get to the shoes.
13:23Every household gets a pair.
13:24I'll read out the names,
13:25so come up when you're called.
13:28Ethan Alberston,
13:29Morgan Belmont,
13:31Chad Samperson,
13:33Jaylen Tate,
13:36Connor Westbrook,
13:38Marcus Young.
13:40That's it.
13:44Father,
13:45I didn't hear
13:46Malik's name.
13:47Father,
13:48she and her son
13:49are a disgrace
13:49to all of dry well.
13:51People like them
13:51deserve to be shamed,
13:53not rewarded.
13:54Father,
13:55Father,
13:55in the name of the Lord,
13:56I beg you,
13:57help me.
14:01Malik sold his body
14:03to old ladies
14:03for a quick buck.
14:06The prostitution
14:07of any form
14:08is both illegal
14:09and immoral
14:10and is unworthy
14:11of the Lord's blessings,
14:12let alone
14:13a pair of sneakers.
14:14Everyone knows
14:15he got locked
14:16for doing sax work
14:17for old hags.
14:19That's right.
14:20Meanwhile,
14:21Chase here
14:21got signed
14:22by the Lakers'
14:22G League squad.
14:23He's the whole reason
14:24they're building the gym
14:25and giving us these shoes.
14:26He's Drywell's
14:27real hometown hero.
14:29Malik's lucky.
14:30He doesn't deserve
14:31a cousin like him.
14:32Damn.
14:33Didn't think Malik
14:34would stoop that low.
14:35My brother gave Malik
14:36money when he left.
14:38All for him
14:38to end up behind bars.
14:40Malik's my son.
14:41I know him better
14:42than anyone
14:43and he's not
14:44who you're saying he is.
14:45Everyone who went
14:46to the Combine
14:47stayed a week,
14:48ten days at most.
14:49Malik's been gone
14:50for over a month.
14:52What's he still doing there
14:53if not rotting away
14:53in some jail cell?
14:54Your son breaks the law
14:56and disgraces this town
14:57and you've still got
14:58the nerve to come ask
14:59for a free pair of shoes?
15:01What if Mrs. Barnes
15:02finds out our town
15:03produced a delinquent
15:04like Malik
15:04and pulls the plug
15:05on the gym project?
15:07Who's going to take
15:08the blame then, huh?
15:09I just want to get Malik
15:10a pair of shoes.
15:11He grew up here
15:12just like every other kid
15:13and he's always
15:14had a good heart.
15:15Sure,
15:16we might not be
15:17the richest family around,
15:18but that doesn't make
15:19my son a failure
15:21or a criminal.
15:22Shut your mouth!
15:23Defending that vile boy
15:25in front of God
15:25like this?
15:26Truly shameless!
15:27I'll throw those shoes
15:29in the trash
15:30before I give them
15:30to your son!
15:34You want the shoes?
15:36Fine.
15:37Ahem.
15:40Then crawl over here
15:41and clean them.
15:47Chase,
15:49I'm your aunt.
15:50Don't pull the ant card.
15:52My son plays
15:53for the Lakers now.
15:54The freaking Lakers
15:55donated these shoes
15:56because of him.
15:57If you want something
15:58from our family,
15:59you're going to have
16:00to beg for it.
16:01Well,
16:02you want these shoes or not,
16:04kneel and shine them clean.
16:05Kneel!
16:06Kneel!
16:07L!
16:07L!
16:08Kneel!
16:11Kneel!
16:12Kneel!
16:13Kneel!
16:13Kneel!
16:14Kneel!
16:23Kneel!
16:34Coach,
16:34could you all
16:35hang back for a moment?
16:35My mom comes here
16:36every Sunday
16:36to pray for me.
16:37I don't want to overwhelm her
16:38with all these people.
16:40Okay, then.
16:40Go ahead.
16:57If Malik made mistakes,
16:59then I failed him
17:01as his mother.
17:02It's my fault.
17:04All of it.
17:06All of it.
17:08Shake!
17:26Mom!
17:32Who dared
17:33to hurt my mom?
18:06Malik! Malik!
18:07You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
18:13I did it.
18:16Hey, where are you going?
18:19Tell my mom!
18:29What are you doing?
18:31Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
18:33Did you ever see a doctor?
18:36It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his Combine.
18:41Well, that's not my problem, is it?
18:43Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
18:45You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
18:48This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
18:56Mom!
18:59Mom!
19:00Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
19:05I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
19:08I never doubted it, Malik.
19:10Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
19:17Now, listen. How much for the travel?
19:20About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
19:27couch. It's fine, Mom.
19:28Mom. No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
19:36Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
19:41We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
19:49I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
19:55Victor?
19:56Victor? Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is
20:02pitch in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
20:06Vic, I...
20:06Come on, Denise!
20:08I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
20:15Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
20:21Malik? He didn't even graduate high school.
20:23And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
20:28Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the Combine when he'll
20:34never get drafted?
20:35How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
20:41I'm gonna be the number one pick.
20:43The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
20:50court? You're shameless!
20:52Damn straight! Now pay up!
21:01What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
21:04Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
21:10When you borrow money, you pay it back. Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way
21:18out of line!
21:19Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
21:25Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think? Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
21:35Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
21:41What did you just say?
21:51Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
21:57Mom.
21:58Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
22:02Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
22:06Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it!
22:10Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
22:15But mom, what about your hand? What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
22:20Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
22:29Malik!
22:36Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
22:39Take it. Use it for the Combine.
22:44Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
22:46Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it.
22:48Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
22:51I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
22:54But Andre, what about your tuition?
22:57Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
23:00Man, my grades suck.
23:01And you've got way more game than I do.
23:02I'll stay here in Drywell.
23:04Just go get that number one pick for us.
23:06Alright?
23:12Here's my share, Malik.
23:13Coach, where'd you even get this much?
23:15Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
23:19That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
23:22Carried me through every chapter of my life.
23:24And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
23:27Your mom's right.
23:28You've got to go to the Combine.
23:29And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
23:31We all believe in you, Malik.
23:37Thank you all so much.
23:39Thanks, guys.
23:40I'm getting that number one to pick.
23:42You should get going.
23:45Go make us proud, Malik.
23:47I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
23:53Malik!
23:56Show them how we do it in Drywell.
23:58Go get them, Malik.
24:00We're rooting for you.
24:04We're rooting for you.
24:26Oh, my God.
24:30Who is that?
24:32That kid's footwork.
24:34His hang time, his explosiveness.
24:37That's exactly the kind of player we need.
24:51How have I not heard anything about this kid?
24:53Who is that kid?
24:54Why isn't he on the list?
24:57Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
25:00No, Mrs. Barnes.
25:01He's just some high school dropout.
25:04A high school dropout?
25:11It's almost like he's flying.
25:30Find out who he is.
25:32Now.
25:36Thank you for your patience, Malik.
25:38All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
25:41Now that everything's official, congratulations.
25:44Welcome to the Lakers.
25:45I'm Madeline Barnes.
25:47I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
25:50How does that sound?
25:5120 million for a rookie?
25:53That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
25:58But this is real, right?
26:03Of course it is.
26:06I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
26:08You're not just a generational talent.
26:10You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
26:14And with that face?
26:16Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
26:19And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
26:23What are you waiting for?
26:25Sign with us, Malik.
26:26You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
26:32You're number one in my heart, too.
26:45If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
26:48Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
26:53Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
26:57Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
27:01The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
27:09See?
27:09The guy's got a heart of gold.
27:11Of course, that won't be a problem.
27:12Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
27:15And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
27:18Call me Madeline.
27:25Thank you, Madeline.
27:27But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
27:31I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
27:35Absolutely.
27:36You can fly there in my private jet.
27:38Only the best for our new star player.
27:40Thank you all.
27:41I'll be off then.
27:41See you later.
27:42Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
27:45What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
27:48You're right.
27:49I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
27:53Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
27:57All right.
27:57If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
28:07Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
28:10I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
28:14Hold on.
28:16You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
28:26No way.
28:27Could it really be?
28:33Thanks, Madeline.
28:35Oh, and one more thing.
28:36Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
28:40We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
28:42Absolutely.
28:43Oh, my people are going to love that.
28:46I'll get started on it right now.
28:54That's her.
28:55Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
29:00Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
29:04God, what a fuck-up.
29:06His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
29:20Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
29:24Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
29:28Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
29:33Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
29:36Isn't that Chase Holloway?
29:37I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
29:44town.
29:45Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
29:49Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
29:52Who knows?
29:53Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
30:07Hi, Malik.
30:08I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
30:11Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
30:12Thank you so much for picking me up.
30:14It's the least I could do.
30:15You're putting dry well on the map, kid.
30:17The folks here should be proud of you.
30:19Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
30:23It's about an hour's drive into town.
30:24Ready to hit the road?
30:32All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
30:34Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
30:40today.
30:41And that's not all.
30:42She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
30:47Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
30:51And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
30:56Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
30:59Now, let's get to the shoes.
31:02Every household gets a pair.
31:04I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
31:07Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
31:18That's it.
31:23Father, I didn't hear Mowlick's name.
31:26Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
31:30People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
31:33Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
31:40Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
31:46The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
31:52pair of sneakers.
31:54Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
31:58That's right.
31:59Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
32:02He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
32:05He's dry well's real hometown hero.
32:08Malick's lucky.
32:09He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
32:11Damn.
32:12Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
32:14My brother gave Malick money when he left.
32:17All for him to end up behind bars.
32:19Malick's my son.
32:21I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
32:25Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
32:29Malick's been gone for over a month.
32:31What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
32:33Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
32:39free pair of shoes?
32:40What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick and pulls the plug on the gym
32:45project?
32:46Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
32:48I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
32:50He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
32:54Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
33:01Shut your mouth!
33:03Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
33:05Truly shameless!
33:07I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
33:13You want the shoes?
33:15Fine.
33:19Then crawl over here and clean them.
33:27Chase, I'm your aunt.
33:29Don't pull the ant card.
33:31My son plays for the Lakers now.
33:33The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
33:36If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
33:40Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
33:45Kneel!
33:45Kneel!
33:46L!
33:47L!
33:47Kneel!
33:50Kneel!
33:51Kneel!
33:52Kneel!
33:53Kneel!
33:53Kneel!
33:54Kneel!
33:54Kneel!
33:54Kneel!
33:55Kneel!
33:55Kneel!
33:55Kneel!
33:56Kneel!
33:58Kneel!
34:05Kneel!
34:13Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
34:15My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
34:16I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
34:19Okay, then.
34:19Go ahead.
34:27Lick the shoes!
34:29Lick the shoes!
34:30Lick the shoes!
34:32Lick the shoes!
34:36If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
34:41It's my fault.
34:43All of it.
34:49Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
34:55Shake! Shake! Shake!
34:58Shake! Shake! Shake!
35:02Shake!
35:02Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
35:09Mom!
35:12Who dared to hurt my mom?
35:14Mom!
35:46Malik! Malik! You got it!
35:48Draft combine. Special approval.
35:53I did it.
35:56Hey, where are you going?
35:58Tell my mom!
36:08What are you doing?
36:10Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
36:12Did you ever see a doctor?
36:15It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment.
36:18Malik needs it for his combine.
36:20Well, that's not my problem, is it?
36:22Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
36:24You won't? You're moving at half speed.
36:26And this? What the fuck is this?
36:27This place isn't a charity.
36:29If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
36:36Mom!
36:39Mom, great news.
36:40They officially let me into the NBA draft combine.
36:42It starts in two days.
36:44I'm going to get signed, Mom.
36:46I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
36:48I never doubted it, Malik.
36:50Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
36:54Malik.
36:56Now, listen.
36:58How much for the travel?
37:00About 800 bucks.
37:01I managed to save it.
37:03I'll just skip the team hotel.
37:05I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
37:07No.
37:09You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
37:12You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
37:15Ma, stop.
37:16You're working three jobs.
37:18In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
37:20We only need $200 more.
37:23Right?
37:23Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
37:28I'll just get him to pay me back.
37:30Let's go find him.
37:34Victor?
37:36Denise, perfect timing.
37:37Chase is heading to the combine.
37:39And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
37:43He needs to look the part.
37:45Vic, I...
37:46Come on, Denise!
37:47I'll be a win for the whole family!
37:49Don't start acting cheap now!
37:54Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
38:00Malik?
38:00He didn't even graduate high school.
38:03And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
38:06You're fucking delusional!
38:07Exactly.
38:08The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
38:11Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
38:14How could you say that?
38:15You really think that's all I am?
38:17Fine.
38:18I'll prove you both wrong.
38:19Just watch.
38:20I'm gonna be the number one pick.
38:22The number one pick?
38:24You actually believe that crap?
38:26You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
38:30You're shameless!
38:31Damn straight.
38:32Now pay up!
38:40What the hell is wrong with you guys?
38:42You could have hurt her!
38:43Please, Victor.
38:45That's for Malik's combine trip.
38:47He needs it!
38:49When you borrow money, you pay it back.
38:52Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
38:56That's way out of line!
38:58Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
39:04What?
39:05Whatever.
39:05The money's ours now.
39:07Who cares what they think?
39:08Come on.
39:09Let's go by Chase that new phone.
39:14Mom, I'll just not go to the combine.
39:16I'll keep working.
39:18Save money to fix your hand.
39:20What did you just say?
39:30Mom, stop!
39:32Stop it!
39:32Look at me!
39:36Mom.
39:37Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
39:41Those born at the top.
39:43And those who fight their way up there.
39:45Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
39:47So use it!
39:48Fight with it!
39:49Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
39:54But mom, what about your hand?
39:57What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
39:59Forget my hand.
40:00Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
40:09Malik!
40:15Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
40:18Take it.
40:19Use it for the combine.
40:22Logan.
40:23I thought that was for your wedding.
40:25Nah, it's alright, man.
40:26We can always postpone it.
40:28Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
40:31I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
40:33But Andre, what about your tuition?
40:36Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
40:39Man, my grades suck.
40:40And you've got way more game than I do.
40:41I'll stay here in Drywell.
40:42Well, just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
40:51Here's my share, Malik.
40:52Coach, where'd you even get this much?
40:54Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
40:58That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
41:01Carried me through every chapter of my life.
41:03And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
41:06Your mom's right.
41:07You've got to go to the combine.
41:08And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
41:11We all believe in you, Malik.
41:16Thank you all so much.
41:18Thanks, guys.
41:19I'm getting that number one to pick.
41:21Malik, you should get going.
41:24Go make us proud, Malik.
41:26I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
41:32Malik!
41:35Show them how we do it in Drywell.
41:37Go get them, Malik.
41:39We're rooting for you.
42:06Oh, my God.
42:09Who is that?
42:12That kid's footwork.
42:14His hang time, his explosiveness.
42:16That's exactly the kind of player we need.
42:30How have I not heard anything about this kid?
42:32Who is that kid?
42:33Why isn't he on the list?
42:36Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
42:39No, Mrs. Barnes.
42:41He's just some high school dropout.
42:43A high school dropout?
42:45A high school dropout?
42:50It's almost like he's flying.
43:09Find out who he is.
43:11Now.
43:15Thank you for your patience, Malik.
43:17All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
43:20Now that everything's official, congratulations.
43:23Welcome to the Lakers.
43:25I'm Madeline Barnes.
43:26I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
43:29How does that sound?
43:3020 million for a rookie?
43:32That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
43:37But this is real, right?
43:42Of course it is.
43:45I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
43:47You're not just a generational talent.
43:49You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
43:53And with that face?
43:55Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
43:58And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
44:02What are you waiting for?
44:04Sign with us, Malik.
44:06You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
44:12You're number one in my heart, too.
44:24If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
44:27Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
44:32Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
44:36Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
44:40The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
44:48See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
44:50Of course, that won't be a problem.
44:52Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
44:54And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
44:57Call me Madeline.
45:05Thank you, Madeline.
45:06But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
45:10I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
45:14Absolutely.
45:15You can fly there in my private jet.
45:17Only the best for our new star player.
45:19Thank you all.
45:20I'll be off then.
45:20See you later.
45:22Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
45:24What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
45:28You're right.
45:29I'll have our G League coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
45:32Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
45:35All right.
45:37If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
45:46Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
45:49I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
45:53Hold on.
45:55You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
46:05No way.
46:06Could it really be?
46:12Thanks, Madeline.
46:14Oh, and one more thing.
46:15Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
46:19We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
46:21Absolutely.
46:22Oh, my people are going to love that.
46:25I'll get started on it right now.
46:33That's her.
46:34Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
46:39Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
46:43God, what a fuck-up.
46:45His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
46:59Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
47:03Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
47:07Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
47:12Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
47:15Isn't that Chase Holloway?
47:17I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine,
47:20and now they're donating a gym to our town.
47:24Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
47:28Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
47:31Who knows?
47:32Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
47:46Hi, Malik.
47:47I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
47:50Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
47:51Thank you so much for picking me up.
47:53It's the least I could do.
47:54If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
47:58Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
48:02It's about an hour's drive into town.
48:04Ready to hit the road?
48:11All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
48:13Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
48:17all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
48:20And that's not all.
48:21She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
48:26Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
48:30And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
48:35Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
48:39Now, let's get to the shoes.
48:41Every household gets a pair.
48:43I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
48:44Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
48:58That's it.
49:02Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
49:06Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
49:09People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
49:12Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
49:19Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
49:25The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
49:31pair of sneakers.
49:33Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
49:37That's right.
49:38Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
49:42He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
49:45He's dry well's real hometown hero.
49:47Malik's lucky.
49:48He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
49:51Damn.
49:51Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
49:53My brother gave Malik money when he left.
49:56All for him to end up behind bars.
49:58Malik's my son.
49:59I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
50:04Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
50:08Malik's been gone for over a month.
50:10What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
50:13Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
50:18free pair of shoes?
50:19What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
50:24project?
50:25Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
50:27I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
50:29He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
50:34Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
50:40Shut your mouth!
50:42Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
50:44Truly shameless!
50:45I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
50:52You want the shoes? Fine.
50:58Then crawl over here and clean them.
51:07Chase, I'm your aunt.
51:08Don't pull the ant card.
51:10My son plays for the Lakers now.
51:13The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
51:15If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
51:19Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
51:24Kneel!
51:24Kneel!
51:27Kneel!
51:29Kneel!
51:30Kneel!
51:31Kneel!
51:32Kneel!
51:32Kneel!
51:33Kneel!
51:33Kneel!
51:48Kneel!
51:52Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
51:54My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
51:55I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
51:58Okay, then. Go ahead.
52:15If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
52:21It's my fault. All of it.
52:29Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!
52:48Mom! Who dared to hurt my mom?
52:59You