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00:00:22Malik! Malik! You got it!
00:00:25Draft Combine, special approval.
00:00:30I did it.
00:00:33Hey, where are you going?
00:00:35Tell my mom!
00:00:45What are you doing?
00:00:48Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:00:50Did you ever see a doctor?
00:00:52It's fine, I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:00:55Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:00:57Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:00:59Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:01:01You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:01:03And this? What the fuck is this?
00:01:05This place isn't a charity.
00:01:06If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:01:13Mom!
00:01:16Mom!
00:01:16Great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:21I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:01:25I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
00:01:32Malik. Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:01:37About 800 bucks. I managed to save her. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
00:01:44couch.
00:01:44It's fine, Mom.
00:01:45No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:01:52Mom, stop. You're working three jobs. And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:01:58We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:06I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:02:12Victor?
00:02:13Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:02:16And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:02:20He needs to look the part.
00:02:22Vic, I-
00:02:23Come on, Denise!
00:02:24I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:31Malik's leaving tonight too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:37Malik? He didn't even graduate high school. And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:02:43You're fucking delusional!
00:02:45Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:02:48Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:02:52How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:02:57I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:02:59The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
00:03:06court?
00:03:07You're shameless!
00:03:08Damn straight! Now pay up!
00:03:18What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
00:03:21Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:03:27When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:03:29Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way out of line!
00:03:36Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:42Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
00:03:45Come on. Let's go buy Chase that new phone.
00:03:52Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:03:57What did you just say?
00:04:08Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:04:13Mom, Malik. This world only respects two kinds of people. Those born at the top. And those who fight
00:04:21their way up there. Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it! Whatever people say,
00:04:28however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go. But mom, what about your hand?
00:04:34What are you
00:04:34gonna do while I'm gone for three months? Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working. I'll
00:04:40make it to the day you come back. Malik. Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all
00:04:55these years. Take it. Use it for the Combine. Logan, I thought that was for your wedding. Nah, it's all
00:05:03right, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:05:08I've been saving my tips from waiting tables. But Andre, what about your tuition? Aren't you
00:05:14playing for Boise State next year? Man, my grades suck. And you've got way more game than I do.
00:05:19I'll stay here in drywall. Just go get that number one pick for us, all right?
00:05:29Here's my share, Malik. Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:05:35That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:40And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream. Your mom's right. You gotta go to the
00:05:45Combine. You gotta show those scouts what you got. We all believe in you, Malik. Thank you.
00:05:53Thank you all so much. Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick. You should get going.
00:06:02Go make us proud, Malik. I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:06:09Malik!
00:06:12Show them how we do it in drywall. Go get them, Malik. We're rooting for you.
00:06:43Oh, my God.
00:06:47Who is that?
00:06:49That kid's footwork. His hang time, his explosiveness. That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:07:08How have I not heard anything about this kid? Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
00:07:13Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:07:16No, Mrs. Barnes. He's just some high school dropout. A high school dropout?
00:07:28It's almost like he's flying.
00:07:47It's almost like he's flying.
00:07:48Now.
00:07:52Thank you for your patience, Malik. All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:07:57Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:08:01Welcome to the Lakers. I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:08:03I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year. How does that sound?
00:08:0820 million for a rookie? That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:08:13Thank you. But this is real, right?
00:08:19Of course it is.
00:08:23I've read your full scouting report, Malik. You're not just a generational talent.
00:08:27You're kind, brave, a real character guy. And with that face?
00:08:33Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes. And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:08:40What are you waiting for? Sign with us, Malik. You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:08:49You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:02If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:05Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:10Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:14Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:18The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:26See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:28Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:29Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:31And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap. Call me Madeline.
00:09:42Thank you, Madeline. But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take a trip home first?
00:09:48I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:09:52Absolutely. You can fly there in my private jet. Only the best for our new star player.
00:09:57Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
00:09:59Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet. What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:10:05You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:10:10Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:10:14All right. If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:10:24Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project. I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade,
00:10:29state-of-the-art gym. Hold on. You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built
00:10:35for?
00:10:43No way. Could it really be?
00:10:50Thanks, Madeline. Oh, and one more thing. Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes
00:10:55to every family in my hometown? We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:10:59Absolutely. Oh, my people are going to love that. I'll get started on it right now.
00:11:11That's her. Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested
00:11:15for male prostitution. Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:11:21God, what a fuck-up. His mom did everything she could to set him up for success,
00:11:26and he still got sent to the slammer. Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:41Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all. Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:11:50Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:53Isn't that Chase Holloway? I heard the Lakers G League team signed him after the combine,
00:11:58and now they're donating a gym to our town. Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company
00:12:05to build it. Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:12:09Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:24Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers G League team. Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:12:29Thank you so much for picking me up. It's the least I could do. If you're putting dry well on
00:12:33the map,
00:12:34kid, the folks here should be proud of you. Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:12:40It's about an hour's drive into town. Ready to hit the road?
00:12:49All right, everyone. I've got some great news. Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
00:12:55all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes today. And that's not all. She's also putting
00:13:01$3 million into building us a real basketball gym. Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling
00:13:07professional court. And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate
00:13:13need of work. Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all. Now let's get to the shoes. Every household gets a
00:13:20pair. I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called. Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont,
00:13:27Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young. That's it.
00:13:40Father, I didn't hear M-M-Malick's name. Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry
00:13:47well. People
00:13:47like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded. Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:13:58Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:14:03The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings,
00:14:09let alone a pair of sneakers. Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:16That's right. Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers G League squad. He's the whole reason
00:14:21they're building the gym and giving us these shoes. He's dry well's real hometown hero. Malick's lucky.
00:14:26He doesn't deserve a cousin like him. Damn. Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
00:14:32My brother gave Malick money when he left. All for him to end up behind bars. Malick's my son.
00:14:38I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:42Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, 10 days at most. Malick's been gone for over a month.
00:14:48What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:14:51Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:14:56free pair of shoes? What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick and
00:15:01pulls the plug on the gym project? Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:15:06I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes. He grew up here just like every other kid,
00:15:10and he's always had a good heart. Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
00:15:15but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal. Shut your mouth! Defending that vile
00:15:21boy in front of God like this? Truly shameless! I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them
00:15:27to your son! You want the shoes? Fine. Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:15:45Chase, I'm your aunt. Don't pull the ant card. My son plays for the Lakers now. The freaking Lakers
00:15:52donated these shoes because of him. If you want something from our family, you're going to have
00:15:56to beg for it. Well, you want these shoes or not? Kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:02Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
00:16:27Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Uneah! Yeah!
00:16:31Coach, could you all hang back for a moment? My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me. I
00:16:34don't
00:16:34want to overwhelm her with all these people. Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:16:54If Malik made mistakes
00:16:56Then I failed him as his mother
00:16:59It's my fault
00:17:01All of it
00:17:07Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
00:17:12Shake, shake, shake
00:17:18Mom!
00:17:28Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:17:37You see that, Denise?
00:17:46Malik
00:17:48You came back
00:17:49Mom, what's going on?
00:17:51Who did this to you?
00:17:52Tell me
00:18:01Holy shit, Malik actually came back
00:18:03He's got some nerves still showing his face around here
00:18:05Seriously
00:18:06That guy's a stain on the whole town of Drywell
00:18:08Tell me
00:18:08Who did this to you?
00:18:11Malik
00:18:11You're back
00:18:13That's all that matters
00:18:14I'm just glad you're safe
00:18:16Of course I'm safe
00:18:17I came to take you to the city with me
00:18:20To give you a better life
00:18:28Uncle Victor
00:18:31What the hell was that for?
00:18:32How dare you show your dirty face again here?
00:18:35You've humiliated this whole town
00:18:37You should have dropped dead right in that prison cell
00:18:40I don't even know what you're talking about
00:18:42Malik Carter
00:18:43Kneel before the Lord and beg forgiveness for your sins
00:18:47Okay, what the heck happened?
00:18:50Why is everyone turning all hostile the second I walk in?
00:18:53Oh, quit the act, Malik
00:18:54We know all about the shady shit you were doing out there
00:18:57What shady shit?
00:18:59What are you talking about?
00:19:01You know damn well what you did, Malik
00:19:03Are you really gonna make us spell it out for you?
00:19:07What?
00:19:10You wanna hear it?
00:19:11Fine
00:19:12We all know you went to the city
00:19:14And started prostituting yourself to old ladies
00:19:17You got caught
00:19:19And the cops locked you up
00:19:21Now everyone's gonna think Drywell's a crime-ridden shithole
00:19:25And it's all because
00:19:27Of you
00:19:29Damn right
00:19:30We don't raise filthy man-whores here in Drywell
00:19:33And to think my boy even loaned you cash
00:19:36You're despicable
00:19:37What kind of weirdo sleeps with old hags for cash?
00:19:41Give my grandson's money back, you pervert
00:19:44Criminal!
00:19:44Hooker!
00:19:45Man-whore!
00:19:50Me?
00:19:52A criminal?
00:19:55A man-whore?
00:19:58His name's Malik Carter
00:20:00From the town of Drywell
00:20:01What?
00:20:02Drywell, that town in Pinefield County?
00:20:04That town's been mired in poverty for decades
00:20:06And you're telling me they've produced the NBA's number one draft pick?
00:20:09My god, what are the chances?
00:20:11Quick, call the Pinefield County office
00:20:13This is huge!
00:20:14Yes, sir
00:20:19What?
00:20:21The top pick in the National Draft Combine is from Pinefield County?
00:20:25What?
00:20:26The number one pick in the National Draft Combine is from Drywell?
00:20:31Let's go
00:20:31We're meeting our town hero!
00:20:35You're calling me a criminal?
00:20:37Lord knows how many old grannies you banged out there
00:20:41You really thought you could just run off and prostitute yourself
00:20:43And we'd all be too dumb to notice?
00:20:53So they think I got arrested, man
00:20:55The Lakers kept us locked down for a month
00:20:57If I'd come home sooner, none of these rumors would have started
00:21:00I can't believe a damn prostitute came out of our honest, God-fearing town
00:21:06If Malik won't kneel and repent to the Lord, we'll have to help him out
00:21:10Everyone, hold him down!
00:21:12Make him kneel!
00:21:15If you want my son, you'll have to get through me
00:21:18And Malik just got home
00:21:20Shouldn't he at least get a chance to explain himself?
00:21:23Explain what?
00:21:25If this were back in my day, I'd have taken off my belt and given him a good thrashing already
00:21:29My son isn't who you think he is
00:21:36Malik
00:21:39My mom raised me to be an honest man who sets an example for others
00:21:42And I've followed that my whole life
00:21:43I've never been involved in prostitution
00:21:45Period
00:21:46That guy in the article just happens to have the same name as me
00:21:49You wanted the truth?
00:21:50There it is
00:21:50That's my boy
00:21:51I knew it wasn't you
00:21:53Please, save the crap about setting an example for others
00:21:56Your mom might be a gullible fool
00:21:58But we're not as easy to trick as she is
00:22:00Your mom might be a broke nobody
00:22:02But at least she earned her keep with hard work
00:22:05But you?
00:22:06You disregarded the law and cut corners for some easy cash?
00:22:10Hell, you're even worse than your mom
00:22:13Malik, the combine ended a month ago
00:22:15If you really weren't wasting away in jail
00:22:16Then tell us
00:22:17Where the hell have you been this whole time?
00:22:23I was discovered by Madeline from the Lakers
00:22:26Because I came from outside the college system
00:22:28I had to complete a month of closed training and interviews
00:22:31We even had to sign confidentiality agreements
00:22:34That's why I couldn't contact anyone or come home
00:22:39Yeah, freaking right
00:22:41Madeline Barnes
00:22:42You're saying the owner of the Lakers discovered you?
00:22:45Please
00:22:46The only guys she scouts herself are the top draft picks
00:22:49And what makes you think I'm not the number one pick?
00:22:54Did Malik just say he's the top pick?
00:22:56What the hell is he smoking?
00:22:58No way
00:22:59Malik dropped out of high school
00:23:00And he's never even had a single day of professional training
00:23:03How would he go number one?
00:23:06Malik, is it true?
00:23:07You're really the number one pick?
00:23:09It's true, mom
00:23:10I'm going to be the Lakers' new franchise player
00:23:13Oh my
00:23:14That's wonderful
00:23:15My boy really made it
00:23:17You're still believing this BS?
00:23:19Malik, dude, stop embarrassing yourself
00:23:20Now you're just making stuff up for attention
00:23:22If you're the number one pick shit
00:23:23I'll swallow this damn shoe hole
00:23:24Let's be real
00:23:25The only time you're getting picked number one
00:23:27Is by one of your old ass sugar mamas
00:23:28My baby boy was a five-star recruit and heist
00:23:31Are you actually expecting us to believe you're better than him?
00:23:35Everything I've said is the truth
00:23:37Why don't any of you believe me?
00:23:43What we believe
00:23:45Is that you're a goddamn man-whore
00:23:47For the last time, I'm not!
00:23:50Then explain that suit
00:23:51The watch
00:23:52How could you afford them
00:23:54If not with your dirty prostitute money?
00:23:57They're gifts
00:23:58From Leela Barnes
00:23:59Madeline's daughter
00:24:01She gave them to me when I signed with the Lakers
00:24:04Bullshit!
00:24:05You're a high school dropout
00:24:07Straight out of the gutter
00:24:08Your existence means nothing to someone like Leela Barnes
00:24:11Exactly
00:24:12He just bought those fancy clothes with cash
00:24:13From those old women he sells himself to
00:24:15Everyone, take a good look
00:24:16These clothes are proof of the evil, sinful deeds Malik has committed
00:24:19Come on
00:24:20Let's strip this fraud down
00:24:22And donate his gear to the church
00:24:24That's what God would want us to do
00:24:28That's right
00:24:29His clothes are drenched in sin
00:24:31We must let the house of God redeem them
00:24:34Chase, stop spreading lies
00:24:36I told you
00:24:38It was a gift from Madeline
00:24:41Watch how you talk to my son
00:24:42Chase is a future star for the Lakers G League team
00:24:46He's bringing pride to this town
00:24:48You?
00:24:49You're a disgrace
00:24:50Come on everybody
00:24:52Let's strip this nasty man-slub down
00:24:55Stop!
00:24:56What are you doing?
00:24:56Father, you can't just force him to strip like this
00:25:00Peggy
00:25:01He's your nephew
00:25:02Go to hell
00:25:08Let's go meet the number one draft pick
00:25:10This is a historic moment for Pinefield County
00:25:12I need to be the first to congratulate him
00:25:16Do you have the prize money with you?
00:25:18Come on, I bet James is already on his way
00:25:19There's no time to waste
00:25:40Are you okay, Mom?
00:25:41Give it back!
00:25:42Give it back unless you're ready to face the consequences
00:25:44What consequences?
00:25:46This is divine justice
00:25:48This baby's got to be worth 40 grand
00:25:50Maybe 50
00:25:53Half will go to church repairs
00:25:55But the other half
00:25:57We'll use it to get Chase a proper wardrobe
00:25:59He's a future NBA G League star
00:26:01The best thing to ever come out of dry well
00:26:03He ought to look the part
00:26:04You're too kind, Father
00:26:08You people are nothing but thieves
00:26:11Malik
00:26:12Are you calling Father Chesterfield a thief?
00:26:15He's the most respected man in town
00:26:17A pillar of the community
00:26:18What's wrong with him taking a few things for the church?
00:26:21Look at Chase, then look at yourself
00:26:23It's night and day, isn't it?
00:26:24A basketball prodigy and a useless ex-con
00:26:27It's a wonder you two are even cousins
00:26:29Now kneel before God and confess your sins
00:26:32No
00:26:33You're the ones lying, stealing, and humiliating my mother and I
00:26:38If anyone repents, it should be you
00:26:41That's enough!
00:26:42Everyone!
00:26:43Get this bastard on his knees!
00:26:45He has to answer for his sins!
00:26:51Tie his mother up
00:26:52Let's see if he kneels then
00:26:58Don't touch her
00:26:59You want to fight someone
00:27:01Then come at me
00:27:21You fucking man whore
00:27:24Did you really just hit me?
00:27:27Do you even know how valuable this face is?
00:27:30I'm on the Lakers G League roster
00:27:33One hair on my damn head is worth more than your whole life
00:27:37Hold him down
00:27:41You're bragging about being in the G League?
00:27:43I told you
00:27:44I'm the number one draft pick
00:27:46The Lakers new franchise player
00:27:47Oh, and your head coach?
00:27:49He's right outside that door right now
00:27:51And when he sees what you've done today
00:27:54Every single one of you is going to pay!
00:28:00Nice try, bro
00:28:01Listen, if my coach is outside
00:28:03It's because he's here to congratulate me
00:28:05Now kneel before I beat your stupid mother to a pulp
00:28:09Malik, get out of here
00:28:11Don't worry about me
00:28:12Just go!
00:28:13Shut the fuck up!
00:28:16Chase Holloway
00:28:18You're a dead man walking
00:28:27Give me his hand
00:28:32No!
00:28:34Don't kneel!
00:28:35I'll kneel!
00:28:36I'll repent!
00:28:37Please just stop!
00:28:39Please!
00:28:41Keep resisting
00:28:42And I'll just have to slap her again
00:28:48No!
00:28:49Malik!
00:29:03You bastards
00:29:04I swear to God
00:29:06I'm going to ruin you!
00:29:07Not if I ruin you first
00:29:09You say you're the number one pick, right?
00:29:11Then fine
00:29:12I'll just burn a hole
00:29:14Right through your damn hand
00:29:16Let's see how your shot looks then
00:29:18No!
00:29:19No!
00:29:20No!
00:29:21What the hell are you people doing?
00:29:30Coach!
00:29:35What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:29:37Look what you've done to Malik and Denise
00:29:39They had it coming, Darnal
00:29:41Who the hell are you to get in our way?
00:29:43You piece of...
00:29:45You little punks
00:29:46You think you're tough or something?
00:29:49I could take you fools down with my hands tied behind my back
00:29:53So move your asses aside
00:29:55Before you regret it!
00:29:57No!
00:29:58Malik might not have had the money for college
00:29:59But he's worked harder than every one of us combined
00:30:01So what if you played for a Big 12 school?
00:30:04He's a hundred times better than you'll ever be
00:30:05If anyone here so much as touches Malik
00:30:08I'll be the first one to stop you
00:30:10Damn straight!
00:30:11No one's putting a finger on him
00:30:24What the hell are you doing?
00:30:27What the hell are you doing?
00:30:27Wanna mess with me?
00:30:28Bring it on!
00:30:29Stop!
00:30:34Logan Davis
00:30:36Did you forget your pops works on my construction crew?
00:30:40Try me
00:30:41Not only can I have your old man fired in seconds
00:30:44I'll make sure he never gets another job in Pinefield County
00:30:48He'll be out on the streets begging for scripts just to get through the week
00:30:51Now get your weak ass out of my way
00:30:58Andre Brooks
00:31:00Your mom does catering for the construction crew, right?
00:31:03Yeah
00:31:04One word for me
00:31:05And her little catering company shuts down tonight
00:31:12Let's see how she survives when there's nothing left to sell
00:31:14Except herself
00:31:21Don't worry, I didn't forget you, Coach Parker
00:31:25Your daughter Tiana, how old is she, 10?
00:31:28Heard she wants to be in the WNBA one day
00:31:30What are you trying to say?
00:31:32What, still don't get it?
00:31:33Listen, this new gym that's going up was built for my son by the Lakers
00:31:36So if you're gonna insist on defending this male prostitute
00:31:38I'm afraid your girl's gym privileges will just have to be revoked
00:31:41Victor, this has nothing to do with them
00:31:43If you've got a problem, take it up with me
00:31:47Open those big dumb eyes of yours
00:31:49And look real close
00:31:50You know what this is?
00:31:51That's, that's a Lakers contract
00:31:55Bingo, I play for the Lakers G League squad
00:31:57Cross me and I'll have your daughter blacklisted from every college in the state
00:32:01The Lakers blacklist?
00:32:02You heard me
00:32:03The Lakers run everything in California
00:32:06Everything in basketball
00:32:07Shit, forget colleges
00:32:09When I'm done, your daughter won't even make her high school JV team
00:32:12She'll rot here just like you
00:32:14Playing H.O.R.S. dumb on a janky ass hoop with these street rats
00:32:21And you two, go ahead
00:32:23Keep backing this man whore
00:32:25And we'll see how fast your lives fall apart
00:32:27Malik's just some used up boy toy who sleeps with old women
00:32:29Chase is about to take the G League by storm
00:32:32You really want to screw your family over for this scrub?
00:32:34Malik dropped out of high school to work odd jobs
00:32:36And now he's an ex-con
00:32:38Is that really the guy you want to follow off a cliff?
00:32:50Good afternoon, Mrs. Barnes
00:32:52Malik hasn't run into any trouble, has he?
00:32:54Of course not
00:32:55Good
00:32:57He's going to be our franchise cornerstone next season
00:32:59The focal point of our offense
00:33:01Nothing, and I mean nothing, can happen to him
00:33:03You're still by his side now, right?
00:33:06Oh, well, uh, he went into a church to see his mom
00:33:09And you didn't go in there with him?
00:33:11Jesus Christ, Eric
00:33:12What are you doing right now, then?
00:33:15I'm
00:33:16I'm just shooting hoops with one of the local kids until he comes out
00:33:19You're what?
00:33:21If all you're good for is shooting around with children
00:33:23I'll assign you to our goddamn youth team
00:33:26You'll be coaching eight-year-olds for the rest of your career
00:33:28What's up?
00:33:30No, Mrs. Barnes, please
00:33:31I'll go get him right now
00:33:33Nothing's happening to him on my watch
00:33:37Victor, what makes you think you can threaten them?
00:33:40Why not?
00:33:40They're just a bunch of country bumpers
00:33:43I'm the head of the entire construction team
00:33:45And my boy's a stud for the Lakers G League squad
00:33:47I can do whatever I damn well please
00:33:49Not with me here, you can't
00:33:51I'm not letting you do a thing to any of them
00:33:52Oh, and after today, you and your pathetic son are done
00:33:55What, so you're gonna get the Lakers to wave chase?
00:33:58God, this dimmit really must think he's the number one pick
00:34:01Face the facts, Malik
00:34:02You're just a cheap gigolo
00:34:04Did one of those old ladies ram you with a strap-on so hard it knocked a few screws loose?
00:34:08Open your fucking eyes and look, Malik
00:34:10This is what a real Lakers contract looks like
00:34:14So next time you brag, at least make it believable, you useless piece of shit
00:34:22Like I said, your NBA dreams end today
00:34:24You got a fucking death wish, man
00:34:26Guys, Father Chesterfield
00:34:28If the Lakers find out this little manhorn tore up my son's contract
00:34:31They'll cancel the gym project
00:34:32We can't let this slide
00:34:33Let's cripple his hand
00:34:34This fucker's never setting foot on a court again
00:34:37Stay away from Malik
00:34:41Whoever laid a hand on Malik Carter
00:34:44The Lakers' number one draft pick
00:34:46Is gonna pay for it
00:34:48Big time
00:34:52Coach Coleman, you're here
00:34:54I'm Chase
00:35:03You can't just go around hitting people in my church
00:35:11That's Eric Coleman
00:35:12Head coach of the Lakers G League team
00:35:14Oh my god
00:35:15It's really him
00:35:17I've seen him on TV before
00:35:19Number one pick?
00:35:21He's usually in LA, right?
00:35:23What's he doing in drywall of all places?
00:35:24I'm sorry, Malik
00:35:26I should have been here this whole time
00:35:27Every single person who laid a hand on my mom
00:35:31Who humiliated me
00:35:33Who threatened my teammates
00:35:35I want them to answer for what they've done
00:35:43Don't worry, Malik
00:35:44No one lays a hand on the number one pick in the NBA draft
00:35:48And gets away with it
00:35:51Get him
00:35:55Did you hear that?
00:35:56He said Malik's the number one pick
00:36:00Malik's really the top pick in the draft
00:36:03This can't be real
00:36:05It's not possible
00:36:09There's no way
00:36:11Don't just stand there
00:36:12Get them
00:36:20The number one pick in the NBA draft
00:36:22It's a dream come true
00:36:24Drywell's home to a basketball legend
00:36:34You all heard it with your own two ears
00:36:36The NBA's number one draft pick is standing right before us
00:36:39It's this man right here
00:36:40Malik
00:36:41Carter
00:36:44Five-star high school recruit
00:36:46Played in the Big 12
00:36:47Signed with the Lakers G League team
00:36:50Big fucking woe
00:36:51These guys right here
00:36:52They couldn't afford college
00:36:53They didn't have fancy gyms
00:36:55They worked long shifts
00:36:56They had families to feed
00:36:57And they practiced on cracked pavement
00:37:00Out by the road
00:37:02And look at them now
00:37:04Look at what they became
00:37:06That is what real greatness looks like
00:37:14Everyone, open your eyes
00:37:16The top pick in the NBA draft
00:37:18Is a kid who never even went to college
00:37:20The same filthy man whore
00:37:22You've all been mocking
00:37:23Number one pick
00:37:25The first NBA player to ever come from our town
00:37:28And the first top pick
00:37:30Pinefield County's ever seen
00:37:32To all you haters saying that
00:37:34A high school dropout
00:37:35With no professional experience
00:37:37Couldn't make it
00:37:37Malik Carter
00:37:39Just proved you wrong
00:37:41Malik
00:37:42You're the pride of Drywell
00:37:43You're proof that kids
00:37:45Who can't afford college
00:37:46Don't have to give up on their dreams
00:37:47Thank you
00:37:48No, coach, thank you
00:37:49You trained me for free
00:37:51You sold your truck
00:37:52To help me go to the Combine
00:37:53I wouldn't be where I am today without you
00:37:58Friends, teammates
00:38:00Mom
00:38:01I did it
00:38:02The Lakers are making me the number one pick
00:38:04And to set the record straight
00:38:06I never prostituted myself
00:38:07I never brought shame to my mother
00:38:09Or the town of Drywell
00:38:11Malik
00:38:12I couldn't be more proud of you
00:38:13And neither could we
00:38:14Malik's a hometown hero
00:38:16Thanks to him
00:38:17Every man, woman, and child in this town
00:38:19Can walk with their head held high
00:38:20Malik isn't just a star on the court
00:38:22He's building Drywell a gym
00:38:23Giving kids a place to practice
00:38:24And creating jobs for folks like us
00:38:26I propose we build a statue of him
00:38:28In front of the new gymnasium
00:38:33And let's not forget about the Holloway family
00:38:35We can't just let them off the hook
00:38:37They tried to ruin Malik's life
00:38:39To spread lies about him
00:38:41They nearly crippled his hand
00:38:43They nearly what?
00:38:52Say no more
00:38:54Beat them up
00:38:55Beat them up
00:38:56Beat them up
00:38:57No
00:38:57This has to be a mistake
00:39:00Malik didn't even finish high school
00:39:02None of the scouts even know who he is
00:39:04A guy can't just become the number one pick overnight
00:39:08It's fake news
00:39:09It has to be
00:39:10Yeah! Drywell's the poorest town in the whole state
00:39:13A first overall pick would never come out of here
00:39:17Coach Coleman, tell them it's a mistake
00:39:19You can sign a G League contract, no questions asked
00:39:23But I go first overall and suddenly it's an issue?
00:39:26What makes your success legitimate and mine fake news?
00:39:29All this proof right in front of you
00:39:31And you still deny it
00:39:33Want to know the real issue, Chase?
00:39:36You're face to face with a truth you refuse to accept
00:39:39That's where you're wrong, Malik
00:39:41It's not that I can't accept this
00:39:43It's that you don't deserve it
00:39:45You don't have the skill, the swagger, the star power
00:39:48None of it!
00:39:49I don't believe this for a second
00:39:51You must have bribed this Coach Coleman guy
00:39:55You paid him to lie straight to our faces
00:40:11Isn't that Mayor Harris?
00:40:13He came here himself
00:40:14Must be for our number one pick, Malik
00:40:16Forget Robert, that's Mr. Witterk, the county executive
00:40:18He's never set foot in drywall in his life
00:40:20This is completely unprecedented
00:40:30It's all because Denise Grant raised one hell of a son
00:40:34We've got our dignity back, y'all
00:40:36Dry Hill finally has a future
00:40:43You must be Malik Carter
00:40:45Yes, yes, Malik, you're the heart and soul of Drywell
00:40:49A true hometown legend
00:40:50And not just Drywell
00:40:52You're the first ever number one pick from Pinefield County
00:41:04And you must be Malik's mother
00:41:06Ma'am, I know as well as anyone that jobs aren't easy to come by in Pinefield County these days
00:41:11You must have gone through a heck of a lot to raise a son like him
00:41:14Thank you, Mr. Whitaker
00:41:15Yes, I worked hard, but I never dreamed he'd turn into such an incredible man
00:41:19And it wasn't just me
00:41:20Malik had his teammates, his coach, neighbors who cared
00:41:23And most of all, he had himself
00:41:25He never gave up
00:41:26Not once
00:41:28That's the damn truth right there
00:41:32I've already spoken with Mrs. Barnes, the Lakers' owner
00:41:34As for the basketball gym here in Drywell
00:41:36I've personally approved the tax exemptions and pushed the plan forward
00:41:39On top of that, we'll be launching a new youth league across Pinefield County
00:41:42So every kid, whether here in Drywell or in the larger cities
00:41:44Gets a shot at a brighter future
00:41:48Thank you, Mr. Whitwicker
00:41:50Don't thank me
00:41:51None of this would be happening without you
00:42:02Chase
00:42:04Aren't you going to finish what you started earlier?
00:42:15What exactly is it that he started?
00:42:22It's okay, Malik
00:42:23Just come out and say it
00:42:24Whatever it is, you have my full support
00:42:32This man, Chase Holloway
00:42:33Spread the rumor that I was some kind of prostitute
00:42:36Who slept with old women for money
00:42:39He tried to force my mom to lick the bottom of a shoe
00:42:43And he almost burnt my hand so that I'd never play basketball again
00:42:47If my mom hadn't saved me
00:42:49My career would be over
00:42:54Sweet mother of God
00:42:56This is barbaric
00:42:58This needs to end now
00:43:01Chase Holloway
00:43:02You don't just abuse the top overall peck without consequences
00:43:05I'm waking you on the spot
00:43:06Consider your contract terminated
00:43:08And that's not all
00:43:09I'm having headquarters add you to the official Lakers blacklist
00:43:12From here on out
00:43:13You're not welcome on any team
00:43:14Or any court in all of California
00:43:16Who else laid a hand on you?
00:43:18Don't hold back
00:43:19Tell me
00:43:20I'll make sure they regret it
00:43:22That's right
00:43:24Anyone who wronged you is going to wish they were never born
00:43:38Mr. Whittaker, Mr. Harris
00:43:40I'm Victor Holloway
00:43:41Head of the Lakers Gymstruction Project
00:43:42Head of the Project?
00:43:43You still have the guts to say that?
00:43:45You're only on this project because Lila Barnes saw you were related to Malik
00:43:48And now you prove your worth by going around picking on him and his mother?
00:43:51You're pure human filth
00:43:56Denise, sis, this was all just misunderstanding, right?
00:44:03Yes, just a big misunderstanding
00:44:05I mean, we're family, aren't we?
00:44:07Family?
00:44:08You say that word like it means something
00:44:10But just now, when my mother begged you
00:44:13Pleaded with you as family
00:44:14Did you show her a single ounce of mercy?
00:44:17And what about when you called me a man-whore
00:44:19Said I should have dropped dead in a prison cell
00:44:21Were we family then?
00:44:22You son of a bitch
00:44:24You think you're somebody now?
00:44:26Just watch
00:44:26You're going to be the biggest draft bus the NBA has ever seen
00:44:33Assault
00:44:34Defamation
00:44:35You're going to face justice for each and every one of your crimes
00:44:39Take them straight to the police
00:44:49Malik
00:44:50To celebrate the construction of the new gymnasium
00:44:52We'll be holding a banquet tonight at the Pinefield Hotel
00:44:55We'd be honored if you could attend and share your story with everyone
00:44:58The people are dying to know more about you
00:45:00Malik, Mrs. Barnes will be there as well
00:45:02She insisted
00:45:02You're her franchise player now
00:45:04And she'd love it if you put in an appearance
00:45:06Heck, why don't you bring your teammates here too?
00:45:08Make it a real celebration
00:45:14Malik, you should go
00:45:16Bask in your moment of glory
00:45:18You earned it
00:45:26Tell the people your story, bro
00:45:28You're going to inspire thousands of kids like us
00:45:30Kids with nothing but a dollar and a dream
00:45:32Go, bro
00:45:33We'll be right there with you
00:45:34I've never even been to a real banquet before
00:45:36I want a taste of the good life
00:45:39Thank you, Mr. Whitaker, Mr. Harris
00:45:41I'll be there tonight
00:45:43By the way, I hope I'm not overstepping
00:45:45But when I was reviewing your background
00:45:49I noticed your father used to be a basketball coach as well
00:45:52Do you think he might be able to attend tonight?
00:45:59Mom, he doesn't deserve
00:46:02Let him attend
00:46:17Goodness, Malik
00:46:19I feel way overdressed
00:46:20This outfit wasn't too expensive, was it?
00:46:22Mom, you worked yourself to the bone raising me
00:46:24And now that I've made it
00:46:25That means you've made it too
00:46:26You finally get to relax now
00:46:30But mom
00:46:33Why invite him after all he did?
00:46:34After how he just up and left us all those years ago?
00:46:42Sam, babe
00:46:43What are you doing?
00:46:44Aren't you supposed to be at work?
00:46:45Sam, are you leaving?
00:46:46You're just going to walk out on me?
00:46:48On our child?
00:46:49Listen, Denise
00:46:50I've got to live for myself
00:46:51I know it might sound crazy
00:46:52But I really think I've got a future with this basketball shit
00:46:54I can't let you and that baby drag me down
00:46:56Sam, he's not just some baby
00:46:58He's your son
00:47:00I'm begging you, please don't walk out on him
00:47:02He needs his father
00:47:04Hey, get out of my way
00:47:05I'm done living this depressing ass life with you
00:47:13No, Sam
00:47:14Get me to the hospital
00:47:16We have to save our baby, please
00:47:34Babe, that's Malik's college fund
00:47:37We agreed not to touch it
00:47:39Please don't
00:47:54That's all in the past
00:47:55Him leaving you was the biggest mistake of his life
00:47:58But I don't hate him
00:48:00I don't feel anything towards him
00:48:03So now that you've made it, Malik
00:48:04Let's show him what a special man his son has become
00:48:07He'll be proud of you
00:48:08And let him see that my mom never needed him
00:48:10That she raised me into a star all on her own
00:48:13Let that guilt crush him
00:48:16I told you two dipshits to stay the hell away from me
00:48:21Are you fucking deaf or stupid?
00:48:30Denise, I told you already
00:48:32We're done
00:48:34My wife Roxanne here
00:48:36Is the love of my life
00:48:37The only woman in my heart
00:48:39So stop parading yourself around
00:48:41Acting like you belong at Zach's welcome party
00:48:45Sam, honey, don't be so harsh
00:48:46I'm sure Denise is just acting out of jealousy
00:48:48And honestly, if I were her, I'd be jealous too
00:48:51Oh my god, that dress
00:48:53Look, I don't know where you got the money to rent that thing
00:48:56But I didn't see any space on the guest list
00:48:58For blue-collar nobodies and their wannabe sons
00:49:01Zach's welcome party?
00:49:03Wait, no, you've got it all wrong
00:49:05Wrong?
00:49:06Listen, we know you're here
00:49:07Because you saw Zach's post on Instagram
00:49:09He just signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers
00:49:11So you dragged this little street rat here
00:49:13Hoping to get a piece of the pie
00:49:14You really have no shame, do you?
00:49:16You got caught wearing around with old women
00:49:19And you still have the audacity to show your face here?
00:49:22Denise
00:49:23Look at Roxanne and Zach
00:49:24Then look at you and Malik
00:49:26God, I can't believe I was ever stupid enough to mess around with you
00:49:30Stop embarrassing yourselves and get lost
00:49:33Samuel, you should be proud of the man Malik has become
00:49:35Those things you said, they're all rumors
00:49:36Malik's in the league now too
00:49:37What, the YMCA Rec League?
00:49:39Playing against a bunch of old grandpas with blown out knees?
00:49:42Denise, this is the nicest damn hotel in the county
00:49:44Your fish out of water here
00:49:45Just go home and dig some scrapes out of the dumpster for dinner
00:49:48That's far more in line with your lifestyle
00:49:52You're wrong
00:49:53We're not fish out of water
00:49:55Malik and I are distinguished guests at the Lakers rookie showcase
00:49:59What?
00:50:00Are you saying that Malik's playing for the Lakers now?
00:50:05Yes
00:50:06Malik is a Laker
00:50:16Damn it, Denise
00:50:20Cut the crap
00:50:21I know exactly what you're trying to do
00:50:23You drag this low-life Malik here to lash onto Zach and get a taste of NBA royalty
00:50:28But let me tell you something
00:50:30My son and I want absolutely nothing to do with bottom-fleeting misqueriards like you
00:50:37Sam, don't be so mean
00:50:39Denise, Malik
00:50:41Honestly, I get it
00:50:42You want your chance to mingle with the stars
00:50:44But showing up here
00:50:46And telling fairy tales
00:50:48That's just embarrassing
00:50:49Sam, all you ever talk about is Zach
00:50:51Zach this, Zach that
00:50:52And you know what the most ironic part is?
00:50:54He's just your stepson
00:50:55Malik is your real son, Sam
00:50:58Your flesh and blood
00:50:59Mom, can't you see?
00:51:00He's not going to change his mind
00:51:01In his eyes, I'm just a mistake
00:51:03An accident
00:51:05Sweetheart
00:51:06You're the furthest thing from a mistake
00:51:08You're everything he never had the courage to become
00:51:11He just doesn't know the real you
00:51:21Denise, your scumbag son is right
00:51:23He was a mistake
00:51:24Some rec league benchwarmer
00:51:25Has no right to call himself my son
00:51:27Zach's the only son I'll ever have
00:51:29He may not be mine by blood
00:51:31But he's a thousand times more of a man than Malik will ever be
00:51:33He's on the Lakers now
00:51:34He's going to make me rich
00:51:36And you two?
00:51:37You're deadweight
00:51:38Rotten scum
00:51:39I thank God every day that I left your broke asses and married Roxanne
00:51:43We get it
00:51:44Zach's your golden boy
00:51:45But Sam, he's just on a ten day contract
00:51:47Malik
00:51:47Shut your mouth already
00:51:49Beat it, both of you
00:51:50And stop following us around
00:52:03I'm sorry, Malik
00:52:05I didn't think he would still be so heartless
00:52:07It's fine, Mom
00:52:08I don't need him
00:52:09I never did
00:52:10But now that he and Zach are here
00:52:13Let's see what happens when they learn who the number one pick is
00:52:40Coach Carter, congrats
00:52:42Your boy really made a name for himself
00:52:44You must be one proud dad
00:52:46For real?
00:52:48What coach doesn't dream of your kid playing for the Lakers?
00:52:52Coach, you're on the fast track now
00:52:54You'll be raking in millions just from hosting training camps
00:52:59I've been shooting hoops with Zach since he could walk
00:53:03Sure, I helped shape him
00:53:05But at the end of the day, it's his God-given talent that sets him apart
00:53:11Absolutely
00:53:12Sam coached him, yes
00:53:14But my son's been different from day one
00:53:17You should have seen him in elementary school
00:53:19He looked like Michael Jordan playing against a bunch of third stringers
00:53:23Come on
00:53:24I'm just a kid from Pinefield County
00:53:26I owe everything to my parents
00:53:27Talent and humility
00:53:28This kid's going places
00:53:36Who the hell let those roaches inside?
00:53:49Denise
00:53:49You really want me to have security toss you out?
00:53:52Is that how you want this to end?
00:53:53They already snuck in
00:53:54Might as well let them stay
00:53:56If we throw them out, they'll probably start kicking and screaming like a couple lunatics
00:53:59Isn't this party invite only?
00:54:01I thought only NBA players and execs would come
00:54:03Same here
00:54:04Who the heck are they?
00:54:06Bring it on, Milik
00:54:07Let's show everyone the difference between a basketball titan and a high school dropout
00:54:12Alright then
00:54:13If you're going to stick around, you'll stay on the sidelines and serve drinks to those of us who were
00:54:18actually invited
00:54:18One false move and you're back on the street
00:54:21Two things
00:54:23One, we were invited
00:54:24And two
00:54:25It's time you put some respect on my mother's name
00:54:34So that's it?
00:54:35You came here just to ruin Zach's moment?
00:54:38You know, today's done nothing but confirm to me that leaving your asses was the smartest thing I ever did
00:54:44Jealousy's turned you into a monster, Malik
00:54:48Boo! Unbelievable!
00:54:52Jealousy?
00:54:53You think I'm jealous of him?
00:54:55Roxanna, Zach, we were invited!
00:54:57Malik made the NBA!
00:54:58He got signed by the Lakers too!
00:55:00Why is that so hard for you to believe?
00:55:03Denise, please
00:55:04You're clearly jealous
00:55:05All the top podcasters are calling the team geniuses for signing Zach
00:55:09They're saying he's an absolute steal
00:55:10As for Malik?
00:55:12Tell you what
00:55:13Maybe I'll get him to polish Zach's shoes for a living
00:55:15That should cover the rent for your shitty apartment
00:55:22Just so you all know
00:55:24If Zach and I played one-on-one
00:55:26He wouldn't score a single point on me
00:55:30Oh yeah?
00:55:31Then what's this?
00:55:35Three minutes from now
00:55:37The league will announce their full rookie class
00:55:40Let's see if your name even makes the list
00:55:46Oh and Malik
00:55:47Stop trying to measure up to Zach
00:55:49I coached this kid all the way through the youth circuit
00:55:51He's a defensive stopper with sick handles and deep three-point range
00:55:56Not some streetball casual like you
00:55:59That's right, Malik
00:56:00Dudes who suck at hoops are everywhere
00:56:02But you know what the worst thing is?
00:56:04Scrubs with irrational confidence like you
00:56:06Whatever, you can't teach an old dog new tricks
00:56:09Malik was born to take L's
00:56:11And he'll die that way too
00:56:14Really?
00:56:15Last time I checked
00:56:17The only one taking an L today is going to be your precious son, Zach
00:56:20What the hell did you just say?
00:56:22Denise, do you hear the shit your son's pouting?
00:56:25This is exactly why I left you
00:56:27Look at him
00:56:27Look at him
00:56:28Lying through his teeth
00:56:29He got that straight from his mother
00:56:33Listen closely
00:56:34My mom's the kindest, most honest person I've ever met
00:56:38The real problem is those who use her kindness as an excuse to bully her
00:56:48Kindness? Honesty?
00:56:49What the fuck does that get you?
00:56:51Now I've got Zach and Roxanne and we're climbing the ladder
00:56:54We're on a whole other planet
00:56:56While you're still busting your ass doing cheap blue collar work
00:56:59Like some dirt poor destitute scum
00:57:03Sam, listen to me
00:57:05Malik did get signed by the Lakers
00:57:07And he's not just a rookie
00:57:09He's the number one draft pick
00:57:10When that timer goes out
00:57:12You'll eat every word you just said
00:57:14Get out of here
00:57:15All the lies you could have told
00:57:17And you say he's the number one pick?
00:57:19Denise, Malik's a high school dropout
00:57:20Who's been working minimum wage jobs to stay afloat
00:57:23Number one my fucking ass
00:57:24Malik, you sure talk a pretty big game for a good for nothing failure
00:57:28You think I don't know the real you?
00:57:30Then tell me
00:57:32Tell me who you think I am
00:57:33Gladly
00:57:34You're an idiot who dropped out of school
00:57:36Hored yourself out to old ladies
00:57:38And got arrested for it
00:57:39Now you're a broke jobless ex-con living in abdite poverty
00:57:42So you show up here trying to ride my son's coattails
00:57:45Sam, you can insult me all you want
00:57:48But Malik is your son
00:57:49How could you speak so cruelly about someone you helped bring into this life?
00:57:54What kind of father are you?
00:58:05You think I can't see what this is?
00:58:08All this talk about Sam
00:58:09Sam, Malik's your son
00:58:11You're just saying that to score a handout
00:58:13Here
00:58:14Take the cash
00:58:15Grab your man weir of a son
00:58:17And get the hell out of my face
00:58:19Yeah, fuck off already
00:58:27We don't want your money
00:58:29I raise Malik on my own
00:58:31I never asked you for a cent
00:58:34Oh, I see
00:58:36Not enough?
00:58:42Sam, what are you doing?
00:58:44Here
00:58:44This is more than you'll make in the next six months
00:58:47Now take it and skedaddle
00:59:11What's the matter?
00:59:12Go on, pick it up
00:59:14My mom just told you
00:59:16We don't want your dirty money
00:59:18Fucking hell
00:59:19And we were being so generous too
00:59:21Apologize now!
00:59:22I don't think so
00:59:24The only ones apologizing today
00:59:26Are going to be you
00:59:27Your mom
00:59:28And Mr. Samuel Carter
00:59:31In 50 seconds
00:59:33You'll be hit by a wave of regret
00:59:34Unlike anything you've ever experienced
00:59:36Talking trash on the top franchise's turf?
00:59:39Know your place, asshole!
00:59:40My son just got signed by the top franchise
00:59:4310-day contract or not
00:59:45He's in the big leagues now
00:59:46And me?
00:59:47I'm a coach who raised a pro
00:59:49I'll be famous
00:59:50What could I possibly regret?
00:59:52That's right
00:59:52Keep this nonsense up
00:59:54And I'll have security drag you out!
00:59:56If security dragged me out
00:59:57This party wouldn't last another minute
01:00:06This lavish banquet you're attending
01:00:08It's all thanks to my son
01:00:10How can you all still not see that?
01:00:18This is hilarious!
01:00:20What kind of drugs are you on
01:00:21To be saying shit like that?
01:00:24Enough!
01:00:25Security!
01:00:26Get them out of here!
01:00:31That's Madeline Barnes
01:00:32The Lakers owner
01:00:34And there's Leela Barnes
01:00:49Mom, Dad, did you see that?
01:00:51Lila just blew me a kiss!
01:00:52We saw it, baby
01:00:53She must be your new number one fan!
01:00:55This is huge!
01:00:57Forget a 10-day contract
01:00:59You'll be a rotation player any day now!
01:01:01Who knows?
01:01:02You might even crack the starting lineup!
01:01:06Let's go!
01:01:07You sure that kiss was for you?
01:01:11Who else would it be for?
01:01:12Your bum-ass?
01:01:13Malik
01:01:14Face the facts
01:01:15Zach's him
01:01:16And you're not
01:01:18Malik
01:01:22Malik
01:01:46Malik
01:01:48And members of the press, thank you for being here.
01:01:50I'm thrilled to announce that at this year's NBA Draft Combine,
01:01:53a dark horse came out of Pinefield County and shocked the whole world.
01:01:57This young, up-and-coming star ended Pinefield County's long drought,
01:02:00getting drafted by the Lakers and becoming the first player from our county
01:02:03to make the NBA in more than 30 years.
01:02:06Baby, you're the first pro player from Pinefield County in three decades,
01:02:10and the Lakers already loves you.
01:02:13Malik isn't even fit to shine your shoes.
01:02:15Forget that bummer, Malik. He's bad luck.
01:02:18Let's welcome him now to share his story and discuss his remarkable rise to success.
01:02:24Go ahead, son. Take the stage.
01:02:44Hey, everyone. I'm Zach Foster, making history for Pinefield County, getting picked by the Lakers.
01:02:53But really, I owe it all to my dad.
01:02:56He was with me every day, training with me, keeping me disciplined.
01:03:00Hold up. You said you signed with the team?
01:03:03What's your position?
01:03:07I'm a backup point guard, the one on the 10-day contract. Why?
01:03:12Ridiculous. The player who made history, who signed with the Lakers straight out of the combine,
01:03:17is the number one draft pick.
01:03:19You're a garbage-time backup.
01:03:21You don't even belong on the same court as him.
01:03:23And the name of that top overall pick is Malik Carter.
01:03:35Malik? Malik's this year's top overall pick?
01:03:46No. No way. Malik can't be the number one pick. It's impossible.
01:03:51Yeah. You guys have the wrong person, right?
01:03:53It's a mistake. It has to be. He dropped out of high school. He's a nobody.
01:03:58How the hell can he be a top pick? That's preposterous.
01:04:00The number one draft pick is Malik Carter from Dry Will.
01:04:04A poor town, yes, but that's exactly what makes his story so powerful.
01:04:08Him going number one is the biggest news of the year in the NBA.
01:04:13You got a problem with that?
01:04:15Holy shit. This Malik Carter's the real deal. He sounds like the next big thing.
01:04:20And his own father was just talking down on him? What a joke.
01:04:23Get the cameras on that and have the guy canceled.
01:04:28No.
01:04:30No way. This isn't real.
01:04:33This isn't real.
01:04:36Malik! Say something!
01:04:38Tell them it's a mistake!
01:04:39You little punk!
01:04:40When the Lakers draft someone, it's never a mistake!
01:04:43It's one thing to be a third-string scrub, but verbally abusing our new franchise player?
01:04:47Folks, we're calling a meeting with the coaching staff.
01:04:50In light of this stunt, we're reevaluating whether Zach Barster deserves a spot on our team.
01:04:59Wait!
01:05:01Wait!
01:05:02Please, don't cut Zach from the team.
01:05:03We were just shocked by Malik's story.
01:05:06That's all. We didn't see it coming.
01:05:08Shocked? You're his father.
01:05:10And you coach too, right?
01:05:12A kid with that much raw talent, and you never even saw it?
01:05:16God handed you an incredible son.
01:05:17You abandoned him and didn't pay a penny of child support.
01:05:20But even after all that, he still wanted you here to celebrate with him.
01:05:23And what did you do?
01:05:25You insulted him, stomped all over him, treated him like dirt?
01:05:28You're an utterly despicable human being!
01:05:31What have I done?
01:05:34My son was the real talent.
01:05:36He was right in front of me, and I...
01:05:38I chose a third-stringer instead.
01:05:43And you?
01:05:44Tonight is a celebration of our drafted rookies, future pillars of this franchise.
01:05:50Laker icons are here to witness it.
01:05:53But you, a player on a 10-day contract,
01:05:56thought you could step forward and pass as the headliner?
01:05:59Forget the meeting. Your contract's off.
01:06:02You're arrogant, dishonest, and a disgrace to our team.
01:06:05You're not just off the Lakers.
01:06:07We'll make sure you're blacklisted across the whole goddamn league.
01:06:09Scratch that. The whole world!
01:06:11You'll never play organized basketball again!
01:06:14No.
01:06:16This can't be real.
01:06:19This has to be a nightmare.
01:06:23Mrs. Barnes, please.
01:06:24This is all a misunderstanding.
01:06:26I'm begging you, just give Zach one more chance.
01:06:29Relax, Zach.
01:06:30Being banned from the league won't kill you.
01:06:32At worst, you'll just be out there cleaning shoes for a living.
01:06:36Go say a few words.
01:06:48Me? Clean shoes?
01:06:50Hell no, I'm a fucking star.
01:07:10Coach, Logan, Andre.
01:07:12What would I do without you guys?
01:07:19You two okay?
01:07:24I'm fine.
01:07:25Thanks to all of you.
01:07:28Malik, who the hell is this clown?
01:07:30Yeah.
01:07:31Anyone who's got beef with Malik has beef with us too.
01:07:42Thank you, all of you.
01:07:44I'll take it from here.
01:07:45Zach Foster.
01:07:46We were going to just blacklist you,
01:07:49but now you've committed attempted murder.
01:07:51Take him to the police.
01:07:53Now!
01:07:53No, please, please.
01:08:01You loser!
01:08:03You're going to jail for trying to hurt my Malik!
01:08:06No, I'm not a criminal.
01:08:08I'm a star player.
01:08:09I'm supposed to be him.
01:08:11Dad, Mom, help!
01:08:13I can't go to jail.
01:08:14Don't let them take me!
01:08:19Zach!
01:08:21Do something, help him!
01:08:22Don't drag me into this.
01:08:24I'm not that kid's father.
01:08:26Malik's my real son.
01:08:27I don't even know you guys.
01:08:31Samuel Carter, you backstabbing piece of shit!
01:08:34I swear I'll make you pay!
01:08:41Malik, Denise.
01:08:42Please, just give me another chance.
01:08:44I've missed you both, I swear.
01:08:45Malik blood's thicker than water, right?
01:08:47I'm your father.
01:08:48Samuel, I'm the number one draft pick in the NBA now,
01:08:50and you're just my deadbeat dad who ran from us the second life got hard,
01:08:53so tell me, do you regret it now?
01:08:59But Malik, I really am sorry.
01:09:02I regret it every single day.
01:09:04I was blind, stupid.
01:09:06Everything was my fault.
01:09:08Please, son, just give me a chance.
01:09:11Let's fix this.
01:09:12Let's be a family again.
01:09:15Don't call me son.
01:09:17We cut ties a long time ago,
01:09:18and from now on, my last name isn't Carter anymore.
01:09:20I'm taking my mother's surname.
01:09:22From this moment forward, my name is Malik Grant.
01:09:25Move.
01:09:26You're in my way.
01:09:28I...
01:09:30I'm Malik Carter, this year's top overall pick.
01:09:33But the road I took here probably doesn't look like most of yours.
01:09:36It's true.
01:09:37I dropped out of high school.
01:09:38The only time I had to train was between shifts at whatever job I could get.
01:09:41I only made it to the combine because my coach and teammates sold their things to get me there.
01:09:47I'm not saying this to put myself on a pedestal.
01:09:50I'm saying it to give thanks.
01:09:52Everything I am today, I owe to the people who believed in me.
01:10:00And no one believes in me more than my coach, Darnell Parker.
01:10:09To help cover my room and board for the combine,
01:10:12Coach Darnell sold his beloved pickup truck,
01:10:15his only means of transportation.
01:10:19And I can't forget my brothers,
01:10:21Logan, Andre, Jamal, Kyle.
01:10:24They were my teammates, my best friends.
01:10:27We trained every day on a beat-up court in our neighborhood,
01:10:29only one rickety hoop with no net.
01:10:32When I left for the combine,
01:10:33they handed me their waiter tips,
01:10:35their car wash money,
01:10:36even the few dollars they saved by quitting coffee.
01:10:39Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
01:10:42Take it.
01:10:43Use it for the combine.
01:10:45Malik, take mine too.
01:10:46I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
01:10:48Here's my share, Malik.
01:10:51Coach, where'd you even get this much?
01:10:53Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
01:10:55That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
01:10:59Carried me through every chapter of my life.
01:11:02And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
01:11:06Your mom's right.
01:11:08You got to go to the combine.
01:11:10Got to show those scouts what you got.
01:11:13We all believe in you, Malik.
01:11:21And finally,
01:11:24the person I owe the most to,
01:11:27my mother, Denise Grant.
01:11:32I don't think you truly understand just how incredible you are.
01:11:35You had me when you were only 19.
01:11:38My pops jumped ship before I was even born.
01:11:41He took everything, every cent you'd saved up,
01:11:43even the money you set away from my college fund.
01:11:46He took everything, every cent you'd saved up,
01:11:49even the money you set aside from my college fund.
01:11:51When I turned five,
01:11:53we started moving from one apartment to the next.
01:11:55A single mom with an over-energetic little boy.
01:11:59Everywhere we went,
01:12:00people didn't want us.
01:12:02And you were only 24,
01:12:04still learning how to survive in this world.
01:12:08For as long as I can remember,
01:12:09I've had one dream,
01:12:10to give you a home.
01:12:12One that belongs to you.
01:12:14One that you can retire and grow old in.
01:12:16When I was 10,
01:12:17I'd see you wake up in the middle of the night
01:12:18holding your stomach in pain.
01:12:20I didn't understand it then,
01:12:21but later I learned that it was hunger.
01:12:24You skipped meals so I could have enough to eat.
01:12:26You went to bed every night on an empty stomach.
01:12:28When I started playing ball at age 12,
01:12:30you stood by me.
01:12:31You counted every made free throw,
01:12:32every mile I ran.
01:12:33You kept me straight,
01:12:34kept me from going down the wrong path.
01:12:36You told me that the one thing
01:12:37no one can ever take from us is our dignity.
01:12:40Without you,
01:12:40I wouldn't be standing here.
01:12:42You gave me faith,
01:12:43gave me strength.
01:12:44You gave me clothes when you had none,
01:12:46food when you were starving.
01:12:48You gave me everything.
01:12:49Your youth,
01:12:50your time,
01:12:51your love.
01:12:51Mom,
01:12:52you're the real MVP.
01:12:59Wow.
01:13:04You're the real MVP.
01:13:06You're the real MVP.
01:13:07You're the MVP.
01:13:07You're the MVP.
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