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00:00:28The End
00:00:30Malik! You got it!
00:00:32Draft combine. Special approval.
00:00:36I did it.
00:00:39Hey, where you going?
00:00:42Tell my mom!
00:00:52What are you doing?
00:00:54Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:00:56Did you ever see a doctor?
00:00:58It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:01:00I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:01:02Malik needs it for his combine.
00:01:04Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:01:06Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:01:08You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:01:09And this? What the fuck is this?
00:01:11This place isn't a charity.
00:01:13If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:01:14We clear?
00:01:19Mom!
00:01:22Mom!
00:01:23Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:28I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
00:01:31I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
00:01:38Malik.
00:01:39Now, listen.
00:01:42How much for the travel?
00:01:43About 800 bucks.
00:01:45I managed to save it.
00:01:47I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:01:49I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:01:52No.
00:01:53You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:01:56You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:01:59Ma, stop.
00:01:59Stop. You're working three jobs.
00:02:01In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:02:04We only need $200 more.
00:02:07Right?
00:02:07Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:12I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:02:14Let's go find him.
00:02:18Victor?
00:02:19Denise, perfect timing.
00:02:21Chase is heading to the combine.
00:02:23And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:02:27He needs to look the part.
00:02:28Vic, I...
00:02:29Come on, Denise!
00:02:31I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:02:33Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:38Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:44Malik?
00:02:44He didn't even graduate high school.
00:02:46And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:02:49You're fucking delusional!
00:02:51Exactly.
00:02:52The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:02:55Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:02:58How could you say that?
00:02:59You really think that's all I am?
00:03:01Fine.
00:03:02I'll prove you both wrong.
00:03:03Just watch.
00:03:04I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:03:06The number one pick?
00:03:07You actually believe that crap?
00:03:10You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:03:13You're shameless!
00:03:15Damn straight!
00:03:16Now pay up!
00:03:24What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:03:26You could have hurt her!
00:03:27Please, Victor.
00:03:29That's for Malik's combine trip.
00:03:31He needs it!
00:03:33When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:03:36Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:03:40That's way out of line!
00:03:42Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:48Whatever.
00:03:49The money's ours now.
00:03:50Who cares what they think?
00:03:52Come on.
00:03:52Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:03:58Mom, I'll just not go to the combine.
00:04:00I'll keep working.
00:04:02Save money to fix your hand.
00:04:03What did you just say?
00:04:14Mom, stop!
00:04:15Stop it!
00:04:16Look at me!
00:04:20Mom.
00:04:21Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:04:25Those born at the top.
00:04:27And those who fight their way up there.
00:04:29Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:04:31So use it!
00:04:32Fight with it!
00:04:32Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:04:38But Mom, what about your hand?
00:04:40What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:04:43Forget my hand.
00:04:44Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:04:52Malik!
00:04:58Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:05:02Take it.
00:05:03Use it for the combine.
00:05:06Logan.
00:05:07I thought that was for your wedding.
00:05:09Nah, it's alright, man.
00:05:10We can always postpone it.
00:05:11Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:05:14I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:05:17But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:05:20Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:05:22Man, my grades suck.
00:05:24And you've got way more game than I do.
00:05:25I'll stay here in drywall.
00:05:27Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:05:28Alright?
00:05:35Here's my share, Malik.
00:05:36Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:05:38Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:05:42That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:05:44Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:47And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:05:49Your mom's right.
00:05:51You've got to go to the combine.
00:05:52And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:05:54We all believe in you, Malik.
00:06:00Thank you all so much.
00:06:02Thanks, guys.
00:06:02I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:06:05Malik, you should get going.
00:06:08Go make us proud, Malik.
00:06:10I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:06:16Malik!
00:06:19Show them how we do it in drywall.
00:06:21Go get them, Malik.
00:06:23We're rooting for you.
00:06:50Oh, my God.
00:06:53Who is that?
00:06:55That kid's footwork.
00:06:57His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:07:00That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:07:14How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:07:16Who is that kid?
00:07:17Why isn't he on the list?
00:07:20Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:07:23No, Mrs. Barnes.
00:07:24He's just some high school dropout.
00:07:27A high school dropout?
00:07:34It's almost like he's flying.
00:07:53Find out who he is.
00:07:55Now.
00:07:59Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:08:01All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:08:04Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:08:07Welcome to the Lakers.
00:08:09I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:08:10I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:08:13How does that sound?
00:08:1420 million for a rookie?
00:08:16That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:08:21But this is real, right?
00:08:26Of course it is.
00:08:29I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:08:31You're not just a generational talent.
00:08:33You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:08:37And with that face?
00:08:39Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:08:41And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:08:46What are you waiting for?
00:08:48Sign with us, Malik.
00:08:49You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:08:55You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:08If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:11Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:16Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:20Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:24The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:32See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:34Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:35Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:38And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:09:41Call me Madeline.
00:09:48Thank you, Madeline.
00:09:50But before I report to the team, is it okay if I've taken a trip home first?
00:09:54I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:09:58Absolutely.
00:09:59You can fly there in my private jet.
00:10:01Only the best for our new star player.
00:10:03Thank you all.
00:10:04I'll be off then.
00:10:04See you later.
00:10:05Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:10:08What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:10:11You're right.
00:10:12I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:10:16Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:10:20All right.
00:10:20If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:10:30Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:10:33I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:10:37Hold on.
00:10:39You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:10:49No way.
00:10:50Could it really be?
00:10:56Thanks, Madeline.
00:10:58Oh, and one more thing.
00:10:59Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:11:02We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:11:05Absolutely.
00:11:06Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:11:09I'll get started on it right now.
00:11:17That's her.
00:11:18Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:11:23Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:11:27God, what a fuck-up.
00:11:29His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:11:43Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:47Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:51Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:11:56Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:59Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:12:00I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:12:06town.
00:12:07Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:12:12Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:12:15Who knows?
00:12:15Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:30Hi, Malik.
00:12:31I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:12:34Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:12:35Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:12:37It's the least I could do.
00:12:38If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
00:12:42Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:12:45It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:12:47Ready to hit the road?
00:12:54All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:12:57Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:13:04And that's not all.
00:13:05She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:13:10Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:13:13And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:13:19Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:13:23Now let's get to the shoes.
00:13:25Every household gets a pair.
00:13:26I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:13:28Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:13:41That's it.
00:13:46Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
00:13:49Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:13:53People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:13:56Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:14:03Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:14:08Malik, a prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone
00:14:15a pair of sneakers.
00:14:16Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:21That's right.
00:14:22Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:14:25He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:14:28He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:14:31Malik's lucky.
00:14:32He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:14:34Damn, didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:14:37My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:14:40All for him to end up behind bars.
00:14:42Malik's my son.
00:14:44I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:47Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:14:51Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:14:54What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:14:56Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:15:02free pair of shoes?
00:15:02What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:15:08project?
00:15:09Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:15:11I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:15:13He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:15:17Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
00:15:23Shut your mouth!
00:15:25Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:15:28Truly shameless!
00:15:30I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:15:36You want the shoes?
00:15:38Fine.
00:15:42Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:15:50Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:15:52Don't pull the ant card.
00:15:54My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:15:56The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:15:59If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:03Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:07Kneel!
00:16:08Kneel!
00:16:11Kneel!
00:16:12Kneel!
00:16:13Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:16Kneel!
00:16:32Kneel!
00:16:36Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:16:37My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:16:39I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:16:42Okay then, go ahead.
00:16:50Lick the shoes!
00:16:52Lick the shoes!
00:16:53Lick the shoes!
00:16:55Lick the shoes!
00:16:59If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:17:04It's my fault.
00:17:06All of it.
00:17:08All of it.
00:17:13Shake!
00:17:13Shake!
00:17:15Shake!
00:17:16Shake!
00:17:17Shake!
00:17:18Shake!
00:17:20Shake!
00:17:21Shake!
00:17:21Shake!
00:17:23Ah!
00:17:31Mom!
00:17:34Who dared to hurt my mom!
00:18:13Malik!
00:18:14You got it!
00:18:16Draft Combine!
00:18:17Special Approval!
00:18:20I did it.
00:18:23Hey, where are you going?
00:18:26Tell my mom!
00:18:36What are you doing?
00:18:38Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:18:40Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:42It's fine.
00:18:43I'm used to it.
00:18:44I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:18:46Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:18:48Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:18:50Please, Ben.
00:18:50I'm fine.
00:18:51I won't slow the line down.
00:18:52You won't?
00:18:52I promise.
00:18:52You're moving at half speed.
00:18:53And this?
00:18:54What the fuck is this?
00:18:55This place isn't a charity.
00:18:57If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:18:58We clear?
00:19:04Mom!
00:19:06Mom.
00:19:07Great news.
00:19:08They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine.
00:19:10It starts in two days.
00:19:12I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:19:14I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:19:15I never doubted it, Malik.
00:19:18Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
00:19:22Malik.
00:19:24Now, listen.
00:19:26How much for the travel?
00:19:27About 800 bucks.
00:19:29I managed to save her.
00:19:31I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:19:33I'll find a hostel or a couch.
00:19:35It's fine, Mom.
00:19:36No.
00:19:37You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:19:40You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:19:43Ma, stop.
00:19:44You're working three jobs.
00:19:46And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:19:48We only need $200 more.
00:19:51Right?
00:19:52Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:19:56I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:19:58Let's go find him.
00:20:02Victor?
00:20:03Denise, perfect timing.
00:20:05Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:20:07And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:20:11He needs to look the part.
00:20:13Vic, I...
00:20:13Come on, Denise!
00:20:15I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:20:17Don't start acting cheap now!
00:20:22Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:20:28Malik?
00:20:28He didn't even graduate high school.
00:20:31And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:20:34You're fucking delusional!
00:20:35Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:20:39Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:20:42How could you say that? You really think that's all I am?
00:20:45Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch. I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:20:50The number one pick? You actually believe that crap?
00:20:54You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:20:57You're shameless!
00:20:59Damn straight. Now pay up!
00:21:08What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
00:21:11Please, Victor.
00:21:13That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:21:15He needs it!
00:21:17When you borrow money,
00:21:19you pay it back.
00:21:20Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:21:24That's way out of line.
00:21:26Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:21:32Whatever. The money's ours now.
00:21:34Who cares what they think?
00:21:36Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:21:42Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:21:44I'll keep working.
00:21:46Save money to fix your hand.
00:21:48What did you just say?
00:21:58Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:22:04Mom.
00:22:05Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:22:09Those born at the top.
00:22:11And those who fight their way up there.
00:22:13Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:22:15So use it! Fight with it!
00:22:17Whatever people say,
00:22:18however hard it gets,
00:22:20you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:22:22But Mom,
00:22:23what about your hand?
00:22:24What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:22:27Forget my hand.
00:22:28Even if my whole body stops working,
00:22:30I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:22:36Malik!
00:22:43Malik,
00:22:43I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:22:46Take it.
00:22:47Use it for the Combine.
00:22:50Logan,
00:22:51I thought that was for your wedding.
00:22:53Nah, it's alright, man.
00:22:54We can always postpone it.
00:22:55Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me,
00:22:57but she'll understand.
00:22:58I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:23:01But Andre,
00:23:02what about your tuition?
00:23:04Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:23:07Man, my grades suck.
00:23:08And you've got way more game than I do.
00:23:09I'll stay here in Drywell.
00:23:11Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:23:13Alright?
00:23:19Here's my share, Malik.
00:23:20Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:23:22Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:23:26That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:23:29Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:23:31And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:23:34Your mom's right.
00:23:35You gotta go to the Combine.
00:23:36And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:23:38We all believe in you, Malik.
00:23:44Thank you all so much.
00:23:46Thanks, guys.
00:23:46I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:23:49You should get going.
00:23:52Go make us proud, Malik.
00:23:54I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:24:00Malik!
00:24:03Show them how we do it in Drywell.
00:24:05Go get them, Malik.
00:24:07We're rooting for you.
00:24:22Oh, my God.
00:24:24Oh, my God.
00:24:38Who is that?
00:24:40That kid's footwork.
00:24:42His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:24:44That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:24:58How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:25:00Who is that kid?
00:25:01Why isn't he on the list?
00:25:04Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:25:07No, Mrs. Barnes.
00:25:08He's just some high school dropout.
00:25:11A high school dropout?
00:25:18It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:37Find out who he is now.
00:25:43Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:25:45All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:25:48Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:25:51Welcome to the Lakers.
00:25:53I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:25:54I'm offering you a rookie contract worth $20 million a year.
00:25:57How does that sound?
00:25:58$20 million for a rookie?
00:26:00That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:26:05But this is real, right?
00:26:10Of course it is.
00:26:13I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:26:15You're not just a generational talent.
00:26:17You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:26:21And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:26:25And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:26:30What are you waiting for?
00:26:32Sign with us, Malik.
00:26:33You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:26:39You're number one in my heart, too.
00:26:52If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:26:55Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:27:00Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:27:03Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:27:08The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:27:16See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:27:18Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:27:19Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:27:22And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:27:25Call me Madeline.
00:27:26Yeah!
00:27:33Thank you, Madeline.
00:27:34But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:27:38I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:27:42Absolutely.
00:27:43You can fly there in my private jet.
00:27:45Only the best for our new star player.
00:27:47Thank you all.
00:27:48I'll be off then.
00:27:48See you later.
00:27:49Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:27:52What if another team tries to touch him while he's gone?
00:27:55You're right.
00:27:56I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:28:00Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:28:04All right.
00:28:04If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:28:14Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for Project.
00:28:17I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:28:21Hold on.
00:28:23You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:28:33No way.
00:28:34Could it really be?
00:28:40Thanks, Madeline.
00:28:42Oh, and one more thing.
00:28:43Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:28:47We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:28:49Absolutely.
00:28:50Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:28:53I'll get started on it right now.
00:29:01That's her.
00:29:02Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:29:07Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:29:11God, what a fuck-up.
00:29:13His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:29:27Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:29:31Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:29:35Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:29:40Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:29:43Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:29:44I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:29:51town.
00:29:52Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:29:56Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:29:59Who knows?
00:30:00Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:30:14Hi, Malik.
00:30:15I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:30:18Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:30:19Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:30:21It's the least I could do.
00:30:22If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
00:30:26Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:30:30It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:30:31Ready to hit the road?
00:30:39All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:30:41Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
00:30:47today.
00:30:48And that's not all.
00:30:49She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:30:54Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:30:58And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:31:03Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:31:06Now, let's get to the shoes.
00:31:09Every household gets a pair.
00:31:11I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:31:14Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:31:25That's it.
00:31:30Father, I didn't hear Mowlick's name.
00:31:34Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:31:37People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:31:40Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:31:47Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:31:52The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:31:59pair of sneakers.
00:32:01Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:32:05That's right.
00:32:06Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:32:09He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:32:12He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:32:15Malick's lucky.
00:32:16He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:32:18Damn.
00:32:19Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
00:32:21My brother gave Malick money when he left.
00:32:24All for him to end up behind bars.
00:32:26Malick's my son.
00:32:28I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:32:32Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:32:36Malick's been gone for over a month.
00:32:38What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:32:40Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:32:46free pair of shoes?
00:32:47What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick and pulls the plug on the gym
00:32:52project?
00:32:53Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:32:55I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
00:32:57He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:33:02Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
00:33:08Shut your mouth!
00:33:10Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:33:12Truly shameless!
00:33:14I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:33:20You want the shoes?
00:33:22Fine.
00:33:26Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:33:34Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:33:36Don't pull the ant card.
00:33:38My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:33:40The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:33:43If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:33:47Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:33:52Kneel!
00:33:52Kneel!
00:33:53LL!
00:33:54Kneel!
00:33:57Kneel!
00:33:58Kneel!
00:33:59Kneel!
00:34:00Kneel!
00:34:00Kneel!
00:34:01Kneel!
00:34:20Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:34:22My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:34:23I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:34:26Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:34:43If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:34:48It's my fault. All of it.
00:34:56Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:35:16Mom!
00:35:19Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:35:22You're absolutely right.
00:35:35You're absolutely right.
00:35:36I think I have to do this in my life.
00:35:37What's happening?
00:35:43You're absolutely right.
00:35:44That's all my fault.
00:35:46That's all my fault.
00:35:50I know.
00:35:57Malik, Malik, you got it, draft combine, special approval, I did it, hey where you going, tell
00:36:11my mom! What are you doing? Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:36:27It's fine, I'm used to it, I don't want to waste money on treatment, Malik needs it for
00:36:31his combine. Well that's not my problem, is it? Please Ben, I'm fine, I won't slow the
00:36:36line down, I promise. You're moving at half speed, and this, what the fuck is this? This
00:36:40place isn't a charity, if you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out, we clear?
00:36:50Mom! Mom, great news, they officially let me into the NBA draft combine, it starts in two
00:36:55days, I'm gonna get signed mom, I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it, Malik,
00:37:02not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane, Malik, now listen,
00:37:10how much for the travel? About 800 bucks, I managed to save for it, I'll just skip the
00:37:16team hotel, I'll find a hostel or a couch, it's fine mom. No, you aren't sharing a room
00:37:22with strangers, you need real sleep if you're gonna play your best. Ma, stop, you're working
00:37:29three jobs, and your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything. We only need two hundred
00:37:34dollars more, right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed two hundred last year to get Chase those limited
00:37:39edition sneakers. I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him. Victor?
00:37:47Denise, perfect timing. Chase is heading to the combine, and as his aunt, the least you can
00:37:53do is pitch in five hundred for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
00:37:57Vic, I... Come on, Denise. I'll be a win for the whole family. Don't start acting cheap
00:38:03now. Malik's leaving tonight too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the two hundred
00:38:09you borrowed for those shoes. Malik? He didn't even graduate high school, and you think a gutter
00:38:16rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional. Exactly. The kid hasn't even had
00:38:21a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the combine when he'll never
00:38:26get drafted? How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you
00:38:30both wrong. Just watch. I'm gonna be the number one pick. The number one pick? You actually
00:38:37believe that crap? You're begging for two hundred dollars just to go get laughed off the court?
00:38:41You're shameless. Damn straight. Now pay up. What the hell is wrong with you guys? You
00:38:54could have hurt her. Please, Victor. That's for Malik's combine trip. He needs it. When you
00:39:02borrow money, you pay it back. Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way
00:39:09out of line. Watch your mouth, you piece of shit. Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares
00:39:19what they think? Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone. Mom, I'll just not go to the
00:39:28combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand. What did you just say?
00:39:42Mom, stop. Stop it. Look at me. Mom.
00:39:49Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people. Those born at the top and those who
00:39:56fight their way up there. Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it. Fight with it.
00:40:01Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:40:06But mom, what about your hand? What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:40:11Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:40:21Malik!
00:40:27Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years. Take it. Use it for the
00:40:32combine. Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:40:37Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but
00:40:41she'll understand. I've been saving my tips from waiting tables. But Andre, what about
00:40:47your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year? Man, my grades suck. And you've
00:40:52got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in drywall. Just go get that number one pick
00:40:56for us. Alright?
00:41:03Here's my share, Malik.
00:41:04Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:41:10That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:41:15And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:41:18Your mom's right. You've got to go to the combine. You've got to show those scouts what
00:41:22you've got. We all believe in you, Malik. Thank you. Thank you all so much.
00:41:30Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick. You should get going.
00:41:36Go make us proud, Malik. I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:41:44Malik!
00:41:47Show them how we do it in drywall. Go get them, Malik. We're rooting for you.
00:42:17Oh, my God.
00:42:22Who is that?
00:42:24That kid's footwork. His hang time, his explosiveness. That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:42:42How have I not heard anything about this kid? Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
00:42:48Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:42:51No, Mrs. Barnes. He's just some high school dropout.
00:42:55A high school dropout?
00:43:02It's almost like he's flying.
00:43:21Find out who he is. Now.
00:43:27Thank you for your patience, Malik. All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:43:32Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:43:35Welcome to the Lakers. I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:43:38I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year. How does that sound?
00:43:4220 million for a rookie? That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:43:49But this is real, right?
00:43:54Of course it is.
00:43:57I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:43:59You're not just a generational talent.
00:44:01You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:44:05And with that face,
00:44:07heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:44:10And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:44:14What are you waiting for?
00:44:16Sign with us, Malik.
00:44:17You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:44:24You're number one in my heart, too.
00:44:36If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:44:39Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:44:44Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:44:48Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:44:52The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:45:00See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:45:02Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:45:04Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:45:06And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:45:09Call me Madeline.
00:45:17Thank you, Madeline.
00:45:18But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:45:22I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:45:26Absolutely.
00:45:27You can fly there in my private jet.
00:45:29Only the best for our new star player.
00:45:31Thank you all.
00:45:32I'll be off then.
00:45:32See you later.
00:45:33Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:45:36What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:45:40You're right.
00:45:40I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:45:44Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:45:48Alright.
00:45:49If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:45:58Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for project.
00:46:01I assure you, we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:46:05Hold on.
00:46:07You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:46:17No way.
00:46:18Could it really be?
00:46:24Thanks, Madeline.
00:46:26Oh, and one more thing.
00:46:27Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:46:31We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:46:33Absolutely.
00:46:34Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:46:37I'll get started on it right now.
00:46:45That's her.
00:46:46Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:46:51Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:46:55God, what a fuck-up.
00:46:57His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:47:11Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:47:15Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:47:19Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:47:24Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:47:27Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:47:28I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:47:35town.
00:47:36Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:47:40Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:47:43Who knows?
00:47:44Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:47:58Hi, Malik.
00:47:59I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:48:02Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:48:03Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:48:05It's the least I could do.
00:48:06If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
00:48:10Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:48:11Hey, it's about an hour's drive into town.
00:48:16Ready to hit the road?
00:48:23All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:48:25Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:48:32And that's not all.
00:48:33She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:48:38Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:48:42And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:48:47Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:48:51Now let's get to the shoes.
00:48:53Every household gets a pair.
00:48:55I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:48:58Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:49:10That's it.
00:49:14Father, I didn't hear Mowlick's name.
00:49:18Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:49:21People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:49:24Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:49:32Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:49:37The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
00:49:40and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
00:49:45Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:49:49That's right.
00:49:50Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:49:53He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:49:57He's Drywell's real hometown hero.
00:49:59Malick's lucky.
00:50:00He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:50:03Damn.
00:50:03Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
00:50:05My brother gave Malick money when he left.
00:50:08All for him to end up behind bars.
00:50:10Malick's my son.
00:50:12I know him better than anyone.
00:50:13And he's not who you're saying he is.
00:50:16Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:50:20Malick's been gone for over a month.
00:50:22What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:50:25Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
00:50:28and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
00:50:31What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick
00:50:35and pulls the plug on the gym project?
00:50:37Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:50:39I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
00:50:42He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:50:46Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
00:50:49but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
00:50:52Shut your mouth!
00:50:54Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:50:56Truly shameless!
00:50:58I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:51:04You want the shoes?
00:51:06Fine.
00:51:10Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:51:18Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:51:21Don't pull the ant card.
00:51:22My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:51:25The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:51:28If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:51:31Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean.
00:51:36Kneel!
00:51:36Kneel!
00:51:37Kneel!
00:51:38Kneel!
00:51:38Kneel!
00:51:39Kneel!
00:51:40Kneel!
00:51:42Kneel!
00:51:43Kneel!
00:51:44Kneel!
00:51:45Kneel!
00:51:47Kneel!
00:52:04Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:52:06My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:52:07I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:52:10Okay, then.
00:52:11Go ahead.
00:52:27If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:32If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:33It's my fault.
00:52:34All of it.
00:52:36All of it.
00:52:39All of it.
00:52:40Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.
00:52:47Shake, shake, shake.
00:52:51No!
00:53:00Mom!
00:53:01Mom!
00:53:03Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:53:06Mom!
00:53:35You
00:53:41Malik Malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:53:48Did it hey, where you going tell my mom
00:54:04What are you doing denise why isn't your arm healed yet did you ever see a doctor?
00:54:11It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine
00:54:16Well, that's not my problem. Is it please Ben? I'm fine. I won't slow the line down
00:54:20You're moving at half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity
00:54:25If you can't pull your weight like everyone else you're out. We clear
00:54:32Mom
00:54:35Mom great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine it starts in two days
00:54:40I'm gonna get signed mom. I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it Malik
00:54:46Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane Malik
00:54:52Now listen
00:54:54How much for the travel about eight hundred bucks? I
00:54:58Managed to save for it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine
00:55:03mom
00:55:04No
00:55:05You aren't sharing a room with strangers
00:55:08You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best
00:55:11Ma stop you're working three jobs and your arm. I don't want my dream to cost you everything
00:55:17We only need two hundred dollars more
00:55:19Right your uncle Victor borrowed two hundred last year to get chase those limited edition sneakers
00:55:24I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him
00:55:31Victor
00:55:32Denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can do is pitch
00:55:37in five hundred for his new iPhone
00:55:39He needs to look the part
00:55:40Vic I come on Denise
00:55:42I'll be a win for the whole family
00:55:45Don't start acting cheap now
00:55:50Malik's leaving tonight, too. So I was hoping you could pay me back the two hundred you borrowed for those
00:55:54shoes
00:55:56Malik he didn't even graduate high school and you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA
00:56:01You're fucking delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training
00:56:07Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:56:11How could you say that you really think that's all I am fine? I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:56:16I'm gonna be the number one pick
00:56:18The number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for two hundred dollars just to go get laughed
00:56:25off the court
00:56:26You're shameless damn straight now pay up
00:56:37What the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please Victor that's for Malik's combine trip.
00:56:43He needs it
00:56:46When you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people they're in debt to
00:56:52That's way out of line
00:56:55Watch your mouth you piece of shit
00:57:01Whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on. Let's go by chase that new phone
00:57:11Mom I'll just not go to the combine I'll keep working save money to fix your hand. What did you
00:57:16just say?
00:57:27Mom stop stop it look at me
00:57:32Mom
00:57:33Malik this world only respects two kinds of people
00:57:37Those born at the top and those who fight their way up there
00:57:41Basketball is your weapon Malik so use it fight with it
00:57:45Whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never let it go
00:57:50But mom what about your hand?
00:57:52What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months forget my hand?
00:57:56Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back
00:58:05Malik
00:58:11Malik I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years take it use it for the combine
00:58:45Logan I thought that was for your wedding
00:58:47Here's my share Malik
00:58:48Coach where'd you even get this much?
00:58:50Wait, did you saw your pickup truck?
00:58:54That old trucks been with me for 20 years
00:58:57Carried me through every chapter of my life
00:58:59And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream
00:59:02Your mom's right you got to go to the combine and got to show those scouts what you got we
00:59:07all believe in you Malik
00:59:09Thank you
00:59:12Thank you all so much. Thanks guys. I'm getting that number one to pick
00:59:17You should get going
00:59:20Go make us proud Malik. I'll be here every Sunday praying for you
00:59:28Malik
00:59:31Show them how we do it in dry well go get them Malik. We're rooting for you
01:00:03Oh my god
01:00:06Who is that?
01:00:08That kid's footwork
01:00:09His hang time his explosiveness
01:00:12That's exactly the kind of player we need
01:00:26How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:00:28Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
01:00:32Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:00:35No, mrs. Barnes
01:00:37He's just some high school dropout
01:00:39A high school dropout?
01:00:46It's almost like he's flying
01:01:06Find out who he is now
01:01:11Thank you for your patience Malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential now that everything's official
01:01:18Congratulations
01:01:19Welcome to the Lakers. I'm Madeline Barnes. I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year. How does
01:01:25that sound?
01:01:2620 million for a rookie? That's the highest rookie contract in league history
01:01:32Thank you
01:01:33But this is real, right?
01:01:38Of course it is
01:01:41I've read your full scouting report Malik
01:01:43You're not just a generational talent
01:01:45You're kind, brave
01:01:47A real character guy
01:01:49And with that face
01:01:51Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes
01:01:54And rest assured
01:01:55Your contract incentives will reflect that
01:01:59What are you waiting for?
01:02:00Sign with us Malik
01:02:01You know, you're not just this year's number one pick
01:02:08You're number one in my heart, too
01:02:20If you've got any other conditions, just name them
01:02:23Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going
01:02:28Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown
01:02:32Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on
01:02:36The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot
01:02:44See? The guy's got a heart of gold
01:02:46Of course, that won't be a problem
01:02:47Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court
01:02:50And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap
01:02:53Call me Madeline
01:03:01Thank you, Madeline
01:03:02But before I report to the team
01:03:04Is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:03:06I want to tell my mom the good news in person
01:03:08And thank everyone who supported me
01:03:10Absolutely
01:03:10You can fly there in my private jet
01:03:13Only the best for our new star player
01:03:15Thank you all, I'll be off then, see you later
01:03:18Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet
01:03:20What if another team tries to catch him while he's gone?
01:03:24You're right
01:03:25I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time
01:03:28Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto
01:03:32Alright
01:03:33If anyone even tries to take Malik from us
01:03:35I'll tear them apart myself
01:03:42Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project
01:03:45I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym
01:03:49Hold on
01:03:51You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:04:01No way
01:04:02Could it really be?
01:04:09Thanks, Madeline
01:04:10Oh, and one more thing
01:04:11Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
01:04:15We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner
01:04:17Absolutely
01:04:19Oh, my people are going to love that
01:04:21I'll get started on it right now
01:04:29That's her
01:04:30Her son went to the city to play basketball
01:04:32But he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution
01:04:35Heard he was selling his body to old ladies
01:04:40God, what a fuck-up
01:04:41His mom did everything she could to set him up for success
01:04:44And he still got sent to the slammer
01:04:55Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap
01:04:59Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
01:05:03Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap
01:05:08Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
01:05:11Isn't that Chase Holloway?
01:05:13I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine
01:05:16And now they're donating a gym to our town
01:05:20Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it
01:05:24Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future
01:05:27Who knows, maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon
01:05:42I'm Malik, I'm Eric Coleman
01:05:44Head coach of the Lakers G League team
01:05:46Coach Coleman, it's an honor
01:05:47Thank you so much for picking me up
01:05:49It's the least I could do
01:05:50If you're putting dry well on the map, kid
01:05:52The folks here should be proud of you
01:05:54Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop
01:05:58It's about an hour's drive into town
01:05:59Ready to hit the road?
01:06:07All right, everyone, I've got some great news
01:06:09Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes
01:06:13All of you were getting a new pair of shoes today
01:06:15And that's not all
01:06:17She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym
01:06:22Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court
01:06:26And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well
01:06:30In desperate need of work
01:06:31Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all
01:06:35Now let's get to the shoes
01:06:36Every household gets a pair
01:06:38I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called
01:06:42Ethan Alberston
01:06:43Morgan Belmont
01:06:45Chad Samperson
01:06:47Jalen Tate
01:06:50Connor Westbrook
01:06:52Marcus Young
01:06:54That's it
01:06:58Father, I didn't hear Malik's name
01:07:01Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well
01:07:05People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded
01:07:08Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me
01:07:16Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
01:07:21Prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral
01:07:24And is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers
01:07:29Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags
01:07:33That's right
01:07:34Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad
01:07:37He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes
01:07:41He's Drywell's real hometown hero
01:07:43Malik's lucky
01:07:44He doesn't deserve a cousin like him
01:07:46Damn
01:07:47Didn't think Malik would stoop that low
01:07:49My brother gave Malik money when he left
01:07:52All for him to end up behind bars
01:07:55Malik's my son
01:07:56I know him better than anyone
01:07:57And he's not who you're saying he is
01:08:00Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most
01:08:04Malik's been gone for over a month
01:08:06What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
01:08:09Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town
01:08:12And you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
01:08:15What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik
01:08:19And pulls the plug on the gym project?
01:08:21Who's gonna take the blame then, huh?
01:08:23I just wanna get Malik a pair of shoes
01:08:26He grew up here just like every other kid
01:08:28And he's always had a good heart
01:08:30Sure, we might not be the richest family around
01:08:32But that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal
01:08:36Shut your mouth
01:08:37Defending that vile boy in front of God like this
01:08:40Truly shameless
01:08:42I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son
01:08:48You want the shoes?
01:08:50Fine
01:08:54Then crawl over here and clean them
01:09:02Chase
01:09:03I'm your aunt
01:09:04Don't pull the aunt card
01:09:06My son plays for the Lakers now
01:09:08The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him
01:09:11If you want something from our family, you're gonna have to beg for it
01:09:15Well, you want these shoes or not
01:09:17Kneel and shine them clean
01:09:19Kneel!
01:09:21Kneel!
01:09:22Kneel!
01:09:23Kneel!
01:09:25Kneel!
01:09:26Kneel!
01:09:27Kneel!
01:09:28Kneel!
01:09:34Kneel!
01:09:48Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:09:50My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me
01:09:51I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people
01:09:54Okay, then
01:09:55Go ahead
01:10:03Lick the shoes!
01:10:05Lick the shoes!
01:10:07Lick the shoes!
01:10:07Lick the shoes!
01:10:11If Malik made mistakes
01:10:14Then I failed him as his mother
01:10:16It's my fault
01:10:18All of it
01:10:24Shake!
01:10:26Shake!
01:10:27Shake!
01:10:29Shake!
01:10:30Shake!
01:10:30Shake!
01:10:32Shake!
01:10:33Shake!
01:10:33Shake!
01:10:44Mom!
01:10:45MOM!
01:10:47WHO DARED TO HURT MY MOM!
01:11:26You got it! Draft combine! Special approval!
01:11:33I did it!
01:11:36Hey, where are you going?
01:11:38Tell my mom!
01:11:40Hey, where are you going?
01:11:40Tell my mom!
01:11:49what are you doing denise why isn't your arm healed yet did you ever see a doctor
01:11:55it's fine i'm used to it i don't want to waste money on treatment malik needs it for his combine
01:12:00well that's not my problem is it please ben i'm fine i won't slow the line down you're moving at
01:12:05half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity if you can't pull your
01:12:10weight like everyone else you're out we clear mom mom great news they officially let me into the
01:12:22nba draft combine it starts in two days i'm gonna get signed mom i'm gonna put dry well on the
01:12:27mark
01:12:27i never doubted it malik not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane malik
01:12:36now listen how much for the travel about 800 bucks i i've managed to save it i'll just skip the
01:12:44team
01:12:45hotel i'll find a hostel or a couch it's fine mom no you aren't sharing a room with strangers
01:12:52you need real sleep if you're gonna play your best ma stop you're working three jobs and your arm i
01:12:59don't want my dream to cost you everything we only need two hundred dollars more right your uncle
01:13:05victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited edition sneakers i'll just get him to pay
01:13:10me back let's go find him victor denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his
01:13:20aunt the least you can do is pitch in 500 for his new iphone he needs to look the part
01:13:25victor i come on denise i'll be a win for the whole family don't start acting cheap now
01:13:34malik's leaving tonight too so i was hoping you could pay me back the 200 you borrowed for those
01:13:38shoes malik he didn't even graduate high school and you think a gutter rat like him's making the nba
01:13:46you're fucking delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training
01:13:51why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted how could you say that you really
01:13:56think that's all i am fine i'll prove you both wrong just watch i'm gonna be the number one pick
01:14:02the number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for 200 just to go get laughed
01:14:09off the court you're shameless damn straight now pay up
01:14:21what the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please victor that's for malik's
01:14:26combine trip he needs it when you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people
01:14:35they're in debt to that's way out of line watch your mouth you piece of shit
01:14:45whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on let's go by chase that new phone
01:14:55mom i'll just not go to the combine i'll keep working save money to fix your hand what did you
01:15:00just say
01:15:10mom stop stop it look at me
01:15:17mom malik this world only respects two kinds of people
01:15:21those born at the top and those who fight their way up there basketball is your weapon malik
01:15:27so use it fight with it whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never
01:15:33let it go but mom what about your hand what are you gonna do while i'm gone for three months
01:15:39forget my hand even if my whole body stops working i'll make it to the day you come back
01:15:49malik
01:15:55malik i've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years
01:15:58take it use it for the combine
01:16:03logan i thought that was for your wedding
01:16:05nah it's all right man we can always postpone it
01:16:08linda's gonna roll her eyes at me but she'll understand
01:16:11i've been saving my tips from waiting tables but andre what about your tuition
01:16:16aren't you playing for boise state next year
01:16:19man my grades suck and you've got way more game than i do i'll stay here in drywall
01:16:23just go get that number one pick for us all right
01:16:31here's my share malik coach where'd you even get this much
01:16:34wait did you sell your pickup truck
01:16:38that old truck's been with me for 20 years carried me through every chapter of my life
01:16:43and now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream
01:16:46your mom's right you got to go to the combine
01:16:49and got to show those scouts what you got
01:16:50we all believe in you malik
01:16:53thank you
01:16:56thank you all so much thanks guys i'm getting that number one to pick
01:17:01you should get going go make us proud malik i'll be here every sunday praying for you
01:17:12malik
01:17:15show them how we do it in dry well go get them malik we're rooting for you
01:17:46oh my god
01:17:49who is that that kid's footwork his hang time his explosiveness
01:17:57that's exactly the kind of player we need
01:18:10how have i not heard anything about this kid
01:18:13who is that kid why isn't he on the list
01:18:16did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me
01:18:19no mrs barnes he's just some high school dropout a high school dropout
01:18:31it's almost like he's flying
01:18:50find out who he is now
01:18:55thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
01:19:00now that everything's official congratulations welcome to the lakers i'm madeline barnes i'm
01:19:07offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year how does that sound
01:19:1120 million for a rookie that's the highest rookie contract in league history
01:19:16thank you but this is real right
01:19:22of course it is
01:19:25i've read your full scouting report malik you're not just a generational talent you're kind brave
01:19:32a real character guy and with that face
01:19:35heck your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes and rest assured your contract incentives will reflect
01:19:41that what are you waiting for sign with us malik you know you're not just this year's number one pick
01:19:52you're number one in my heart too
01:20:04if you've got any other conditions just name them
01:20:08since the whole lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going mrs barnes i want to
01:20:14build
01:20:14an indoor basketball court in my hometown back in dry well my teammates and i only have a dirt lot
01:20:19by
01:20:19the road to play on the guys there are full of talent but since we don't have the resources they've
01:20:24never had a fair shot
01:20:28see the guy's got a heart of gold of course that won't be a problem lila you'll take the lead
01:20:33on the
01:20:33construction of the court and please none of this mrs barnes crap call me madeline
01:20:45thank you madeline but before i report to the team is it okay if i take in a trip home
01:20:49first
01:20:50i want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me
01:20:55absolutely you can fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player thank you all
01:21:00i'll be off then see you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet what if another team
01:21:05tries to punch him while he's gone you're right i'll have our g lead coach pick him up and stay
01:21:11by his side the whole time oh and call the construction crew and make sure they start
01:21:15work on that court pronto all right if anyone even tries to take malik from us i'll tear them apart
01:21:21myself
01:21:26miss barnes thank you for choosing my company for the project i assure you we'll build you a
01:21:31professional grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because i know the guy the gym's
01:21:38being built for no way could it really be thanks madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a
01:21:56new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the
01:22:00lakers team owner absolutely oh my people are going to love that i'll get started on it right now
01:22:13that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting arrested
01:22:17for male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies god what a up his mom did
01:22:26everything she could to set him up for success and he still got sent to the slammer
01:22:40ugh i knew i smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
01:22:48ugh i knew i smelled things cheap
01:22:52looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway i heard the
01:22:58lakers g-league team signed him after the combine and now they're donating a gym to our town
01:23:04naturally they picked chase's dad's company to build it wow this chase kid's got a bright future
01:23:11who knows maybe he'll be playing for the lakers soon
01:23:26hi malik i'm eric coleman head coach of the lakers g-league team coach coleman it's an honor thank you
01:23:32so much for picking me up it's the least i could do you're putting dry well on the map kid
01:23:36the folks
01:23:36here should be proud of you hey i'm just the guy who loves to hoop it's about an hour's drive
01:23:43into
01:23:43town ready to hit the road all right everyone i've got some great news thanks to the generosity of
01:23:55lakers owner madeline barnes all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today and that's not all she's
01:24:02also putting three mil dollars into building us a real basketball gym imagine that our kids playing
01:24:08on a sparkling professional court and plus this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry
01:24:14well in desperate need of work mrs barnes has truly blessed us all now let's get to the shoes every
01:24:22household gets a pair i'll read out the names so come up when you're called ethan alberston morgan
01:24:28belmont chad samperson jalen tate connor westbrook marcus young that's it
01:24:42father i i didn't hear molex name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well
01:24:49people
01:24:49like them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father father in the name of the lord i beg you help
01:24:56me
01:25:00malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
01:25:05prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings
01:25:11let alone a pair of sneakers everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags
01:25:17that's right meanwhile chase here got signed by the lakers g-league squad he's the whole reason they're
01:25:23building the gym and giving us these shoes he's dry wells real hometown hero malik's lucky he doesn't
01:25:29deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think malik would stoop that low my brother gave malik money when
01:25:35he left all for him to end up behind bars malik's my son i know him better than anyone and
01:25:42he's not who
01:25:43you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days at most malik's been gone
01:25:49for
01:25:49over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell your son breaks the
01:25:54law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes
01:25:59what
01:25:59if mrs barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik and pulls the plug on the
01:26:04gym project who's gonna take the blame then huh i just want to get malik a pair of shoes he
01:26:10grew up here
01:26:11just like every other kid and he's always had a good heart sure we might not be the richest family
01:26:16around but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal shut your mouth defending that vile boy
01:26:23in front of god like this truly shameless i'll throw those shoes in the trash before i give them to
01:26:29your
01:26:29son you want the shoes fine
01:26:38then crawl over here and clean them
01:26:47chase i'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the lakers now the freaking lankers donated
01:26:54these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're going to have to beg for it
01:26:59well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
01:27:04he'll
01:27:05E-L-L-L! E-L! E-L! E-L! E-L! E-L! E-L!
01:27:33Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:27:34My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:27:36I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:27:38Okay, then. Go ahead.
01:27:55If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
01:28:01It's my fault. All of it.
01:28:09Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake!
01:28:28Mom!
01:28:31Who dared to hurt my mom?