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00:00:39Malik! Malik! You got it! Draft combine. Special approval. I did it. Hey, where are you going? Tell my mom!
00:01:03What are you doing? Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:01:09It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine.
00:01:15Well, that's not my problem, is it? Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down. I promise.
00:01:19You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this? This place isn't a charity. If you can't
00:01:24pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:01:30Mom!
00:01:33Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:38I'm gonna get signed, Mom. I'm gonna put Drywell on the mark.
00:01:42I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate. Malik.
00:01:50Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:01:54About 800 bucks. I managed to save it.
00:01:57I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:02:02No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best.
00:02:09Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:02:15We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:23I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:02:29Victor?
00:02:30Denise, perfect timing. Chase is heading to the combine.
00:02:33And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to
00:02:38look the part.
00:02:39Vic, I...
00:02:40Come on, Denise!
00:02:41I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:48Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:54Malik?
00:02:55He didn't even graduate high school. And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
00:03:02Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the combine when he'll
00:03:08never get drafted?
00:03:09How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:03:14I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:03:16The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
00:03:23court? You're shameless!
00:03:26Damn straight! Now pay up!
00:03:35What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
00:03:37Please, Victor. That's for Malik's combine trip. He needs it!
00:03:44When you borrow money, you pay it back. Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way
00:03:52out of line!
00:03:53Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:59Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
00:04:02Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:04:09Mom, I'll just not go to the combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:04:14What did you just say?
00:04:25Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:04:30Mom.
00:04:32Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:04:36Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
00:04:40Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it!
00:04:44Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:04:48But Mom, what about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:04:53Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:05:09Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years. Take it. Use it for the combine.
00:05:17Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:05:19Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:05:25I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:05:28But Andre, what about your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:05:33Man, my grades suck. And you've got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in drywall.
00:05:37Well, just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:05:46Here's my share, Malik.
00:05:47Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:05:52That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:57And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:06:00Your mom's right. You gotta go to the combine. You gotta show those scouts what you got. We all believe
00:06:06in you, Malik.
00:06:07Thank you. Thank you all so much.
00:06:12Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick. You should get going.
00:06:18Go make us proud, Malik. I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:06:26Malik!
00:06:29Show them how we do it in drywall.
00:06:32Go get them, Malik. We're rooting for you.
00:06:49Oh, my God.
00:06:51Oh, my God.
00:07:04Who is that?
00:07:06That kid's footwork.
00:07:08His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:07:11That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:07:25How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:07:27Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
00:07:30Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:07:33No, Mrs. Barnes. He's just some high school dropout.
00:07:38A high school dropout?
00:07:39No, Mrs. Barnes. He's just some high school dropout.
00:07:44It's almost like he's flying.
00:08:04Find out who he is now.
00:08:34Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:08:36Of course it is.
00:08:40I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:08:41You're not just a generational talent.
00:08:44You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:08:47And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:08:52And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:08:57What are you waiting for?
00:08:58Sign with us, Malik.
00:09:00You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:09:06You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:18If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:22Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:27Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:30Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:34The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:42See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:44Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:46Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:48And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:09:51Call me Madeline.
00:09:59Thank you, Madeline.
00:10:01But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take a trip home first?
00:10:04I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:10:08Absolutely.
00:10:09You can fly there in my private jet.
00:10:11Only the best for our new star player.
00:10:14Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
00:10:16Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:10:18What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:10:22You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:10:26Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:10:30All right.
00:10:31If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:10:40Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:10:43I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:10:48Hold on.
00:10:49You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:10:59No way. Could it really be?
00:11:07Thanks, Madeline.
00:11:09Oh, and one more thing.
00:11:10Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:11:13We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:11:16Absolutely.
00:11:17Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:11:19I'll get started on it right now.
00:11:27That's her.
00:11:28Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:11:34Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:11:38God, what a fuck-up.
00:11:40His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:11:53Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:57Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:12:02Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:12:06Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:12:09Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:12:11I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:12:17town.
00:12:18Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:12:22Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:12:25Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:40Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:12:45Coach Coleman, it's an honor. Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:12:47It's the least I could do.
00:12:49You're putting dry well on the map, kid. The folks here should be proud of you.
00:12:52Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:12:54Hey, it's about an hour's drive into town. Ready to hit the road?
00:13:05All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:13:08Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:13:14And that's not all.
00:13:16She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:13:20Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:13:24And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:13:30Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:13:33Now let's get to the shoes.
00:13:35Every household gets a pair.
00:13:37I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:13:40Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:13:52That's it.
00:13:56Father, I didn't hear Moutlick's name.
00:14:00Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:14:03People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:14:06Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:14:14Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:14:19The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:14:25pair of sneakers.
00:14:27Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:32That's right.
00:14:32Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:14:36He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:14:39He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:14:42Malik's lucky.
00:14:43He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:14:45Damn.
00:14:46Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:14:48My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:14:50All for him to end up behind bars.
00:14:53Malik's my son.
00:14:54I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:58Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:15:02Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:15:04What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:15:07Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:15:12free pair of shoes?
00:15:13What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:15:19project?
00:15:20Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:15:22I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:15:24He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:15:28Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
00:15:35Shut your mouth!
00:15:36Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:15:39Truly shameless!
00:15:40I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:15:47You want the shoes?
00:15:48Fine.
00:15:52Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:16:01Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:16:03Don't pull the aunt card.
00:16:04My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:16:07The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:16:10If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:14Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:18Kneel!
00:16:19Kneel!
00:16:22Kneel!
00:16:23Kneel!
00:16:24Kneel!
00:16:25Kneel!
00:16:26Kneel!
00:16:26Kneel!
00:16:27Kneel!
00:16:27Kneel!
00:16:32Kneel!
00:16:39Kneel!
00:16:47Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:16:48My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:16:50I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:16:52Okay, then.
00:16:53Go ahead.
00:17:09If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:17:15It's my fault.
00:17:17All of it.
00:17:19All of it.
00:17:22All of it.
00:17:23All of it.
00:17:23All of it.
00:17:23Shake, shake, shake, shake.
00:17:29Shake, shake, shake.
00:17:42Mom!
00:17:45Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:18:13Malik! Malik!
00:18:15You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
00:18:21I did it.
00:18:24Hey, where are you going?
00:18:26Tell my mom!
00:18:37What are you doing?
00:18:39Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:18:41Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:43It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:18:45I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:18:47Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:18:49Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:18:50Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:18:53You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:18:54And this? What the fuck is this?
00:18:56This place isn't a charity.
00:18:57If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:19:04Mom!
00:19:07Mom, great news.
00:19:09They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine.
00:19:11It starts in two days.
00:19:12I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:19:14I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:19:16I never doubted it, Malik.
00:19:19Not 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?
00:19:28About 800 bucks.
00:19:30I managed to save it.
00:19:32I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:19:34I'll find a hostel or a couch. It'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.
00:19:45You're working three jobs.
00:19:46In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:19:49We only need $200 more.
00:19:52Right?
00:19:52Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:19:57I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:19:58Let's go find him.
00:20:03Victor?
00:20:04Denise, perfect timing.
00:20:06Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:20:08And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:20:12He needs to look the part.
00:20:14Vic, I...
00:20:14Come on, Denise!
00:20:15I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:20:18Don'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?
00:20:29He 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!
00:20:36Exactly.
00:20:37The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:20:40Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:20:43How could you say that?
00:20:44You really think that's all I am?
00:20:46Fine.
00:20:46I'll prove you both wrong.
00:20:48Just watch.
00:20:48I'm going to be the number one pick.
00:20:51The number one pick?
00:20:52You actually believe that crap?
00:20:55You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:20:58You're shameless!
00:21:00Damn straight.
00:21:01Now pay up!
00:21:09What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:21:11You could have hurt her!
00:21:12Please, Victor.
00:21:13That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:21:16He needs it!
00:21:18When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:21:20Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:21:25That's way out of line.
00:21:27Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:21:33Whatever, the money's ours now.
00:21:35Who cares what they think?
00:21:37Come on, let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:21:39Come on.
00:21:43Come on.
00:21:48Come on.
00:22:19Come on, let's go.
00:22:19Come on, let's go.
00:22:19However hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:22:22But mom, what about your hand?
00:22:25What 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, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:22:37Malik!
00:22:43Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:22:47Take it.
00:22:48Use it for the Combine.
00:22:51Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:22:53Nah, it's alright, man.
00:22:55We can always postpone it.
00:22:56Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:22:59I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:23:02But Andre, what 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.
00:23:10I'll stay here in Drywell.
00:23:11Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:23:20Here's my share, Malik.
00:23:21Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:23:23Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:23:27That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:23:29Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:23:32And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:23:34Your mom's right.
00:23:35You've got to go to the Combine.
00:23:37And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:23:39We all believe in you, Malik.
00:23:45Thank you all so much.
00:23:46Thanks, guys.
00:23:47I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:23:50You should get going.
00:23:53Go make us proud, Malik.
00:23:54I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:24:01Malik!
00:24:03Show them how we do it in Drywell.
00:24:06Go get them, Malik.
00:24:07We're rooting for you.
00:24:34Oh, my God.
00:24:37Who is that?
00:24:40That kid's footwork.
00:24:42His hang time.
00:24:44His explosiveness.
00:24:45That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:24:59How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:25:01Who is that kid?
00:25:02Why 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.
00:25:09He's just some high school dropout.
00:25:12A high school dropout?
00:25:19It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:38It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:38Find out who he is.
00:25:40Now.
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.
00:25:52Welcome to the Lakers.
00:25:53I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:25:55I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:25:57How does that sound?
00:25:5920 million for a rookie?
00:26:00That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:26:06But this is real, right?
00:26:10Of course it is.
00:26:14I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:26:16You're not just a generational talent.
00:26:18You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:26:22And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:26:27And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:26:31What are you waiting for?
00:26:33Sign with us, Malik.
00:26:34You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:26:40You're number one in my heart, too.
00:26:53If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:26:56Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:27:01Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:27:04Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:27:09The 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.
00:27:19Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:27:20Lila, 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.
00:27:27Yeah!
00:27:33Thank you, Madeline.
00:27:35But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:27:39I 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.
00:27:48Thank you all.
00:27:48I'll be off then.
00:27:49See you later.
00:27:50Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:27:53What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:27:56You're right.
00:27:57I'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.
00:28:05If 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 the project.
00:28:17I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:28:22Hold 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?
00:28:41Thanks, Madeline.
00:28:43Oh, and one more thing.
00:28:44Can 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.
00:28:50Absolutely.
00:28:51Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:28:54I'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.
00:29:08Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:29:12God, what a fuck-up.
00:29:14His 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.
00:29:36Oh, 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?
00:29:45I 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.
00:29:57Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:29:59Who knows?
00:30:00Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:30:15I'm Malik.
00:30:15I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:30:19Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:30:20Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:30:21It's the least I could do.
00:30:23If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
00:30:27Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:30:30It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:30:32Ready to hit the road?
00:30:39All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:30:42Thanks 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.
00:30:50She'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.
00:31:04Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:31:07Now, 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.
00:31:26That'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.
00:31:41Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:31:48Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:31:53The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:32:00pair of sneakers.
00:32:01Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
00:32:06That's right.
00:32:07Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:32:10He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:32:13He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:32:16Malick's lucky.
00:32:17He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:32:19Damn.
00:32:20Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
00:32:22My brother gave Malick money when he left.
00:32:24All for him to end up behind bars.
00:32:27Malick'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?
00:32:41Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
00:32:44and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
00:32:47What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick
00:32:51and pulls the plug on the gym project?
00:32:54Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:32:56I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
00:32:58He 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,
00:33:05but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
00:33:09Shut your mouth!
00:33:10Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:33:13Truly shameless!
00:33:14I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:33:21You want the shoes?
00:33:22Fine.
00:33:27Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:33:35Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:33:37Don't pull the ant card.
00:33:38My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:33:41The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:33:44If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:33:48Well, you want these shoes or not?
00:33:50Kneel and shine them clean!
00:33:52Kneel!
00:33:53Kneel!
00:33:54LL!
00:33:55Kneel!
00:33:57Kneel!
00:33:58Kneel!
00:33:59Kneel!
00:34:00Kneel!
00:34:01Kneel!
00:34:01Kneel!
00:34:02Kneel!
00:34:13Kneel!
00:34:18Kneel!
00:34:18Kneel!
00:34:19Kneel!
00:34:21Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:34:22My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:34:24I 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.
00:34:49It's my fault.
00:34:51All of it.
00:34:57Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake!
00:35:18mom who dared to hurt my mom
00:35:48malik malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:35:55i did it
00:35:58hey where you going tell my mom
00:36:11what are you doing denise why isn't your arm healed yet did you ever see a doctor
00:36:17it's fine i'm used to it i don't want to waste money on treatment malik needs it for his combine
00:36:23well that's not my problem is it please ben i'm fine i won't slow the line down you're moving at
00:36:28half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity if you can't pull your
00:36:32weight like everyone else you're out we clear
00:36:41mom mom great news they officially let me into the nba draft combine it starts in two days
00:36:47i'm gonna get signed mom i'm gonna put dry well on the mark i never doubted it malik not since
00:36:53you
00:36:54were five years old shooting at a milk crane malik now listen how much for the travel about 800 bucks
00:37:04i i managed to save it i'll just skip the team hotel i'll find a hostel or a couch it's
00:37:10fine mom
00:37:11no you aren't sharing a room with strangers you need real sleep if you're gonna play your best ma stop
00:37:19you're working three jobs and your arm i don't want my dream to cost you everything we only need
00:37:24two hundred dollars more right your uncle victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited
00:37:30edition sneakers i'll just get him to pay me back let's go find him
00:37:38victor denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can do is
00:37:44pitch in 500 for his new iphone he needs to look the part vick i come on denise i'll be
00:37:50a win for
00:37:51the whole family don't start acting cheap now malik's leaving tonight too so i was hoping you could pay
00:37:59me back the 200 you borrowed for those shoes malik he didn't even graduate high school and you think a
00:38:06gutter rat like him's making the nba you're fucking delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single
00:38:12day of professional training why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted how could
00:38:17you say that you really think that's all i am fine i'll prove you both wrong just watch i'm gonna
00:38:23be
00:38:23the number one pick the number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for 200 just to go
00:38:31get laughed off the court you're shameless damn straight now pay up
00:38:43what the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please victor
00:38:48that's for malik's combine trip he needs it when you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the
00:38:56same
00:38:56people they're in debt to that's way out of line watch your mouth you piece of
00:39:03shit
00:39:07whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on let's go by chase that new phone
00:39:17mom i'll just not go to the combine i'll keep working
00:39:21save money to fix your hand what did you just say
00:39:33mom stop stop it look at me
00:39:39mom malik this world only respects two kinds of people
00:39:44those born at the top and those who fight their way up there basketball is your weapon malik
00:39:49so use it fight with it whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never
00:39:56let
00:39:56it go but mom what about your hand what are you going to do while i'm gone for three months
00:40:01forget my hand even if my whole body stops working i'll make it to the day you come back
00:40:11malik
00:40:18malik i've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years take it use it for the combine
00:40:25logan i thought that was for your wedding nah it's all right man we can always postpone it linda's
00:40:30gonna roll her eyes at me but she'll understand i've been saving my tips from waiting tables
00:40:36but andre what about your tuition aren't you playing for boise state next year
00:40:41man my grades suck and you've got way more game than i do i'll stay here in drywall
00:40:45just go get that number one pick for us all right
00:40:54here's my share malik coach where'd you even get this much wait did you sell your pickup truck
00:41:01that old truck's been with me for 20 years carried me through every chapter of my life
00:41:06and now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream your mom's right you got to go
00:41:10to the
00:41:10combine and got to show those scouts what you got we all believe in you malik thank you
00:41:19thank you all so much thanks guys i'm getting that number one to pick you should get going
00:41:27go make us proud malik i'll be here every sunday praying for you
00:41:35malik
00:41:38show them how we do it in drywall go get them malik we're rooting for you
00:42:10oh my god
00:42:12who is that
00:42:14that kid's footwork his hang time his explosiveness that's exactly the kind of player we need
00:42:33how have i not heard anything about this kid who is that kid why isn't he on the list
00:42:38did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me no mrs barnes he's just some high
00:42:44school dropout a high school dropout
00:42:53it's almost like he's flying
00:43:12find out who he is now
00:43:17thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
00:43:23now that everything's official congratulations welcome to the lakers i'm madeline barnes i'm offering
00:43:29you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year how does that sound 20 million for a rookie that's
00:43:35the highest rookie contract in league history thank you but this is real right
00:43:45of course it is
00:43:48i've read your full scouting report malik you're not just a generational talent you're kind brave a real
00:43:55character guy and with that face heck your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes and rest assured
00:44:02your contract incentives will reflect that what are you waiting for sign with us malik you know
00:44:09you're not just this year's number one pick
00:44:14you're number one in my heart too
00:44:27if you've got any other conditions just name them since the whole lakers team might end up yours
00:44:33with the way things are going mrs barnes i want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown
00:44:38back in drywell my teammates and i only have a dirt lot by the road to play on
00:44:43the guys there are full of talent but since we don't have the resources they've never had a fair shot
00:44:51see the guy's got a heart of gold of course that won't be a problem lila you'll take the lead
00:44:55on
00:44:55the construction of the court and please none of this mrs barnes crap call me madeline
00:45:07thank you madeline but before i report to the team is it okay if i take in a trip home
00:45:12first
00:45:13i want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me absolutely you can
00:45:18fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player thank you all i'll be off
00:45:23then see
00:45:23you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet what if another team tries to punch him while
00:45:28he's gone you're right i'll have our g lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole
00:45:34time
00:45:35oh and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto all right
00:45:39if anyone even tries to take malik from us i'll tear them apart myself
00:45:49miss barnes thank you for choosing my company for project i assure you we'll build you a professional
00:45:53grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because i know the guy the gym's being
00:46:00built for
00:46:07no way could it really be
00:46:15thanks madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every
00:46:20family in my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the lakers team owner absolutely
00:46:25oh my people are going to love that i'll get started on it right now
00:46:36that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting arrested for
00:46:40male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies god what a fuck up his mom did everything
00:46:49she could to set him up for success and he still got sent to the slammer
00:47:02oh i knew i smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:47:10oh i knew i smelled things cheap
00:47:14looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway i heard the lakers g
00:47:21league team signed him after the combine and now they're donating a gym to our town
00:47:26naturally they picked chase's dad's company to build it wow this chase kid's got a bright future
00:47:33who knows maybe he'll be playing for the lakers soon
00:47:49hi malik i'm eric coleman head coach of the lakers g league team coach coleman it's an honor thank you
00:47:54so
00:47:55much for picking me up it's the least i could do you're putting dry well on the map kid the
00:47:58folks
00:47:59here should be proud of you hey i'm just a guy who loves to hoop it's about an hour's drive
00:48:05into town
00:48:06ready to hit the road
00:48:13all right everyone i've got some great news thanks to the generosity of lakers owner madeline barnes
00:48:19all of you will getting a new pair of shoes today and that's not all she's also putting three mil
00:48:26dollars into building us a real basketball gym imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling
00:48:31professional court and plus this gym will employ more than half of residents in drywell in desperate
00:48:37need of work mrs barnes has truly blessed us all now let's get to the shoes every household gets a
00:48:45pair i'll read out the name so come up when you're called ethan alberston morgan belmont chad samperson
00:48:54jalen tate connor westbrook marcus young that's it
00:49:05father i i didn't hear malik's name father she and her son are a disgrace to all
00:49:11of drywell people like them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father father in the name of the lord i
00:49:17beg you help me malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
00:49:27the prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings
00:49:33let alone a pair of sneakers everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags
00:49:40that's right meanwhile chase here got signed by the lakers g-league squad he's the whole reason they're
00:49:45building the gym and giving us these shoes he's drywell's real hometown hero malik's lucky he
00:49:51doesn't deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think malik would stoop that low my brother gave malik money
00:49:57when he left all for him to end up behind bars malik's my son i know him better than anyone
00:50:04and he's not
00:50:05who you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week ten days at most malik's been
00:50:11gone for over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell your son
00:50:16breaks
00:50:16the law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of
00:50:21shoes
00:50:21what if mrs barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:50:27project who's gonna take the blame then huh i just want to get malik a pair of shoes he grew
00:50:33up here just
00:50:33like every other kid and he's always had a good heart sure we might not be the richest family around
00:50:39but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal shut your mouth defending that vile
00:50:45boy in front of god like this truly shameless i'll throw those shoes in the trash before i give them
00:50:51to
00:50:51your son you want the shoes fine then crawl over here and clean them
00:51:09chase i'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the lakers now the freaking lankers
00:51:16donated these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're gonna have to beg
00:51:21for it well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
00:51:26peal
00:51:27E-L-L-L-E-L
00:51:30E-L-E-L
00:51:32E-L-E-L
00:51:34E-L-E-L
00:51:55Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:51:56My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:51:58I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:52:01Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:52:09Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes!
00:52:18If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:23It's my fault. All of it.
00:52:42Mom!
00:52:53Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:52:59Mom!
00:53:22Malik!
00:53:23Malik!
00:53:23You got it!
00:53:24Draft combine!
00:53:26Special approval!
00:53:29I did it!
00:53:32Hey!
00:53:33Where are you going?
00:53:35Tell my mom!
00:53:45What are you doing?
00:53:47Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:53:49Did you ever see a doctor?
00:53:51It's fine.
00:53:52I'm used to it.
00:53:53I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:53:55Malik needs it for his combine.
00:53:57Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:53:59Please, Ben.
00:53:59I'm fine.
00:54:00I won't slow the line down.
00:54:01You won't?
00:54:01You're moving at half speed.
00:54:02And this?
00:54:03What the fuck is this?
00:54:04This place isn't a charity.
00:54:06If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:54:07We clear?
00:54:13Mom!
00:54:15Mom!
00:54:16Great news.
00:54:17They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine.
00:54:19It starts in two days.
00:54:21I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:54:22I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:54:24I never doubted it, Malik.
00:54:27Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
00:54:31Malik.
00:54:33Now, listen.
00:54:35How much for the travel?
00:54:36About 800 bucks.
00:54:38I managed to save for it.
00:54:40I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:54:41I'll find a hostel or a couch.
00:54:44It's fine, Mom.
00:54:45No.
00:54:46You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:54:49You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:54:52Ma, stop.
00:54:53You're working three jobs.
00:54:54And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:54:57We only need $200 more.
00:55:00Right?
00:55:01Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:55:05I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:55:07Let's go find him.
00:55:11Victor?
00:55:12Denise, perfect timing.
00:55:14Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:55:16And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:55:20He needs to look the part.
00:55:22Vic, I...
00:55:22Come on, Denise!
00:55:24I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:55:26Don't start acting cheap now!
00:55:31Malik's leaving tonight too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:55:37Malik?
00:55:37He didn't even graduate high school.
00:55:39And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:55:42You're fucking delusional!
00:55:44Exactly.
00:55:45The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:55:48Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:55:51How could you say that?
00:55:52You really think that's all I am?
00:55:54Fine.
00:55:55I'll prove you both wrong.
00:55:56Just watch.
00:55:57I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:55:59The number one pick?
00:56:00You actually believe that crap?
00:56:03You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:56:06You're shameless!
00:56:08Damn straight.
00:56:09Now pay up!
00:56:17What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:56:19You could've hurt her!
00:56:20Please, Victor.
00:56:22That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:56:24He needs it!
00:56:26When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:56:28Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:56:33That's way out of line.
00:56:35Watch your mouth, you piece of shit.
00:56:41Whatever. The money's ours now.
00:56:43Who cares what they think?
00:56:45Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:56:51Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:56:53I'll keep working.
00:56:55Save money to fix your hand.
00:56:56What did you just say?
00:57:07Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:57:13Mom.
00:57:14Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:57:18Those born at the top.
00:57:20And those who fight their way up there.
00:57:22Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:57:24So use it!
00:57:25Fight with it!
00:57:26Whatever people say,
00:57:27however hard it gets,
00:57:29you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:57:31But Mom,
00:57:32what about your hand?
00:57:33What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:57:36Forget my hand.
00:57:37Even if my whole body stops working.
00:57:39I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:57:45Malik!
00:57:51Malik!
00:57:52Malik!
00:57:52Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:57:55Take it.
00:57:56Use it for the Combine.
00:57:59Logan.
00:58:00I thought that was for your wedding.
00:58:02Nah, it's alright, man.
00:58:03We can always postpone it.
00:58:04Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:58:07I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:58:10But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:58:13Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:58:15Man, my grades suck.
00:58:17And you've got way more game than I do.
00:58:18I'll stay here in drywall.
00:58:20Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:58:22Alright?
00:58:28Here's my share, Malik.
00:58:29Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:58:31Wait, did you saw your pickup truck?
00:58:35That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:58:38Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:58:40And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:58:42Your mom's right.
00:58:44You gotta go to the Combine.
00:58:45You gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:58:47We all believe in you, Malik.
00:58:53Thank you all so much.
00:58:55Thanks, guys.
00:58:56I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:58:58You should get going.
00:59:01Go make us proud, Malik.
00:59:03I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:59:09Malik!
00:59:12Show them how we do it in drywall!
00:59:14Go get them, Malik!
00:59:16We're rooting for you!
00:59:28Go get them, Malik!
00:59:29We're rooting for you!
00:59:44Oh my god!
00:59:46Who is that?
00:59:48That kid's footwork.
00:59:50His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:59:53That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:00:07How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:00:09Who is that kid?
01:00:10Why isn't he on the list?
01:00:13Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:00:16No, Mrs. Barnes.
01:00:17He's just some high school dropout.
01:00:20A high school dropout?
01:00:27It's almost like he's flying.
01:00:30Stop!
01:00:34No.
01:00:41No!
01:00:42No!
01:00:46I'm not.
01:00:46No!
01:00:47Find out who he is.
01:00:48No!
01:00:52Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:00:53All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:00:57Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:01:00Welcome to the Lakers.
01:01:01I'm Madeline Barnes.
01:01:03I'm offering you a rookie contract worth $20 million a year.
01:01:06How does that sound?
01:01:07$20 million for a rookie?
01:01:09That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
01:01:14But this is real, right?
01:01:19Of course it is.
01:01:22I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
01:01:24You're not just a generational talent.
01:01:26You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
01:01:30And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
01:01:35And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
01:01:39What are you waiting for?
01:01:41Sign with us, Malik.
01:01:42You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
01:01:48You're number one in my heart, too.
01:02:01If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
01:02:04Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
01:02:09Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
01:02:13Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
01:02:17The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
01:02:25See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
01:02:27Of course, that won't be a problem.
01:02:28Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
01:02:31And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
01:02:34Call me Madeline.
01:02:42Thank you, Madeline.
01:02:43But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:02:47I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
01:02:51Absolutely.
01:02:52You can fly there in my private jet.
01:02:54Only the best for our new star player.
01:02:56Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
01:02:58Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
01:03:01What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
01:03:04You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
01:03:09Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
01:03:13All right. If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
01:03:23Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
01:03:26I assure you, we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
01:03:30Hold on.
01:03:32You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:03:42No way. Could it really be?
01:03:49Thanks, Madeline.
01:03:51Oh, and one more thing.
01:03:52Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
01:03:55We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
01:03:58Absolutely.
01:03:59Oh, my people are going to love that.
01:04:02I'll get started on it right now.
01:04:10That's her.
01:04:11Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
01:04:16Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
01:04:20God, what a fuck-up.
01:04:22His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
01:04:36Ugh.
01:04:37I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:40Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:04:44Ugh.
01:04:45I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:49Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:04:52Isn't that Chase Holloway?
01:04:53I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
01:05:00town.
01:05:00Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:05:05Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
01:05:08Who knows?
01:05:09Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:05:12Oh.
01:05:23Hi, Malik.
01:05:24I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:05:27Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
01:05:28Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:05:30It's the least I could do.
01:05:31If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
01:05:35Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
01:05:39It's about an hour's drive into town.
01:05:40Ready to hit the road?
01:05:47All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
01:05:50Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
01:05:57And that's not all.
01:05:58She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
01:06:03Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
01:06:06And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
01:06:12Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
01:06:15Now let's get to the shoes.
01:06:17Every household gets a pair.
01:06:19I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
01:06:23Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
01:06:35That's it.
01:06:39Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
01:06:42Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
01:06:46People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
01:06:49Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
01:06:56Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
01:07:02The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
01:07:08pair of sneakers.
01:07:10Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
01:07:14That's right.
01:07:15Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
01:07:18He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
01:07:21He's dry well's real hometown hero.
01:07:24Malik's lucky.
01:07:25He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:07:27Damn.
01:07:28Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
01:07:30My brother gave Malik money when he left.
01:07:33All for him to end up behind bars.
01:07:35Malik's my son.
01:07:37I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
01:07:40Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
01:07:44Malik's been gone for over a month.
01:07:47What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
01:07:49Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
01:07:55free pair of shoes?
01:07:56What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
01:08:01project?
01:08:02Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
01:08:04I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
01:08:06He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
01:08:11Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
01:08:17Shut your mouth!
01:08:18Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
01:08:21Truly shameless!
01:08:23I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:08:29You want the shoes?
01:08:31Fine.
01:08:35Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:08:43Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:08:45Don't pull the aunt card.
01:08:47My son plays for the Lakers now.
01:08:49The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
01:08:52If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
01:08:56Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean.
01:09:00Kneel!
01:09:01Kneel!
01:09:02Kneel!
01:09:03Kneel!
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01:09:32Kneel!
01:09:34Kneel!
01:09:35Okay, then. Go ahead.
01:09:44Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes!
01:09:52If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
01:09:57It's my fault. All of it.
01:10:05Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shade! Shake! Shake!
01:10:15Bye!
01:10:16No!
01:10:25Mom!
01:10:27Who dared to hurt my mom?!