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00:00:27Malik! Malik!
00:00:29You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
00:00:35I did it.
00:00:38Hey, where are you going?
00:00:40Tell my mom!
00:00:50What are you doing?
00:00:53Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:00:55Did you ever see a doctor?
00:00:57It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:01:02Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:01:04Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:01:06You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
00:01:10This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:01:18Mom!
00:01:21Mom!
00:01:21Mom! Great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:26I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:01:30I never doubted it, Malik.
00:01:32Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
00:01:38Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:01:42About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
00:01:49couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:01:50No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:01:57Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:02:03We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:11I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:02:17Victor?
00:02:18Victor? Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is
00:02:23pitch in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
00:02:27Vic, I... Come on, Denise!
00:02:29I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:36Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:42Malik? He didn't even graduate high school.
00:02:45And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
00:02:50Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:02:53Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:02:56How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:03:02I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:03:04The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
00:03:11court? You're shameless!
00:03:13Damn straight! Now pay up!
00:03:23What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could've hurt her!
00:03:25Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:03:32When you borrow money, you pay it back. Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way
00:03:39out of line!
00:03:41Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:47Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think? Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:03:57Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:04:02What did you just say?
00:04:12Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:04:18Mom.
00:04:19Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:04:23Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
00:04:27Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it!
00:04:31Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:04:36But mom, what about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:04:41Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:04:51Malik!
00:04:57Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years. Take it. Use it for the Combine.
00:05:05Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:05:07Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:05:13I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:05:15But Andre, what about your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:05:21Man, my grades suck. And you've got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in Drywall.
00:05:25Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:05:33Here's my share, Malik.
00:05:34Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:05:40That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:45And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:05:48Your mom's right. You gotta go to the Combine. And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:05:53We all believe in you, Malik.
00:05:58Thank you all so much.
00:06:00Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:06:03You should get going.
00:06:06Go make us proud, Malik. I'll be here every Sunday, praying for you.
00:06:14Malik!
00:06:17Show them how we do it in Drywall!
00:06:20Go get em, Malik! We're rooting for ya!
00:06:24I won't.
00:06:49Oh, my God!
00:06:51Who is that?
00:06:53No!
00:06:54That kid's footwork, his hang time, his explosiveness, that's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:07:12How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:07:14Who is that kid?
00:07:15Why isn't he on the list?
00:07:18Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:07:21No, Mrs. Barnes, he's just some high school dropout.
00:07:25A high school dropout?
00:07:32It's almost like he's flying.
00:07:51Find out who he is.
00:07:53Now.
00:07:57Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:07:59All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:08:02Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:08:05Welcome to the Lakers.
00:08:07I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:08:08I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:08:11How does that sound?
00:08:1220 million for a rookie?
00:08:14That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:08:19But this is real, right?
00:08:24Of course it is.
00:08:27I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:08:29You're not just a generational talent.
00:08:31You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:08:35And with that face?
00:08:37Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:08:40And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:08:44What are you waiting for?
00:08:46Sign with us, Malik.
00:08:47You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:08:54You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:06If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:09Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:14Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:18Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:22The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:30See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:32Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:34Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:36And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:09:39Call me Madeline.
00:09:47Thank you, Madeline.
00:09:48But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:09:52I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:09:56Absolutely.
00:09:57You can fly there in my private jet.
00:09:59Only the best for our new star player.
00:10:02Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
00:10:04Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:10:06What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:10:10You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:10:14Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:10:18All right. If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:10:28Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for project.
00:10:31I assure you, we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:10:35Hold on.
00:10:37You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:10:47No way. Could it really be?
00:10:55Thanks, Madeline.
00:10:56Oh, and one more thing.
00:10:57Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:11:01We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:11:03Absolutely.
00:11:05Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:11:07I'll get started on it right now.
00:11:15That's her. Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:11:21Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:11:26God, what a fuck-up.
00:11:27His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:11:41Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:45Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:49Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:11:54Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:57Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:11:58I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the Combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:12:05town.
00:12:06Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:12:10Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:12:13Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:28Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:12:32Coach Coleman, it's an honor. Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:12:35It's the least I could do.
00:12:36If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
00:12:40Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:12:44It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:12:46Ready to hit the road?
00:12:53All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:12:56Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
00:13:01today.
00:13:02And that's not all.
00:13:03She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:13:08Imagine that, our kid's playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:13:12And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:13:18Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:13:21Now, let's get to the shoes.
00:13:23Every household gets a pair.
00:13:25I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:13:28Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:13:40That's it.
00:13:44Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
00:13:47Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:13:51People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:13:54Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:14:02Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:14:07The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
00:14:10and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
00:14:15Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
00:14:19That's right.
00:14:21Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:14:24He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:14:27He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:14:29Malik's lucky.
00:14:30He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:14:33Damn.
00:14:33Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:14:35My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:14:38All for him to end up behind bars.
00:14:41Malik's my son.
00:14:42I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:46Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:14:50Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:14:52What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:14:55Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
00:14:58and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
00:15:01What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik
00:15:05and pulls the plug on the gym project?
00:15:07Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:15:09I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:15:12He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:15:16Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
00:15:19but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
00:15:22Shut your mouth!
00:15:24Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:15:27Truly shameless!
00:15:28I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:15:34You want the shoes?
00:15:36Fine.
00:15:40Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:15:49Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:15:51Don't pull the ant card.
00:15:52My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:15:55The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:15:58If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:01Well, you want these shoes or not?
00:16:04Kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:06Kneel!
00:16:07Kneel!
00:16:10Kneel!
00:16:11Kneel!
00:16:12Kneel!
00:16:13Kneel!
00:16:14Kneel!
00:16:14Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:27Kneel!
00:16:31Kneel!
00:16:34Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:16:36My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:16:37I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:16:40Okay then, go ahead.
00:16:57If Malik made mistakes
00:17:00Then I failed him as his mother
00:17:03It's my fault
00:17:05All of it
00:17:11Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave!
00:17:29Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave!
00:17:29Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave!
00:17:30Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Shave! Sh
00:18:09You
00:18:12Malik Malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:18:19Did it
00:18:22Hey, where you going tell my mom
00:18:34What are you doing
00:18:37Denise why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:41It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine
00:18:47Well, that's not my problem. Is it please Ben? I'm fine. I won't slow the line down
00:18:50You're moving at half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity if you can't
00:18:55pull your weight like everyone else
00:18:56You're out we clear
00:19:05Mom great news they officially let me into the NBA draft combine it starts in two days
00:19:10I'm gonna get signed mom. I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it Malik
00:19:16Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate
00:19:20Malik
00:19:22Now listen
00:19:24How much for the travel about eight hundred bucks?
00:19:28I managed to save her
00:19:29I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine mom. No
00:19:35You aren't sharing a room with strangers
00:19:38You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best
00:19:41Ma stop
00:19:42You're working three jobs and your arm. I don't want my dream to cost you everything
00:19:47We only need two hundred dollars more
00:19:49Right your uncle Victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited-edition sneakers. I'll just get him to
00:19:55pay me back
00:19:56Let's go find him
00:20:01Victor
00:20:02Denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can do is pitch
00:20:07in five hundred for his new iPhone
00:20:09He needs to look the part
00:20:11I come on Denise. I'll be a win for the whole family. Don't start acting cheap now
00:20:20Malik's leaving tonight, too
00:20:21So I was hoping you could pay me back the 200 you borrowed for those shoes
00:20:26Malik
00:20:27He didn't even graduate high school and you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA
00:20:32You're fucking delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training
00:20:37Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:20:41How could you say that you really think that's all I am fine? I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:20:46I'm gonna be the number one pick
00:20:48The number one pick you actually believe that crap
00:20:52You're begging for two hundred dollars just to go get laughed off the court. You're shameless damn straight now pay
00:20:59up
00:21:07What the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please Victor that's for Malik's combine trip.
00:21:13He needs it
00:21:16When you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people they're in debt to
00:21:23That's way out of line
00:21:25Watch your mouth you piece of shit
00:21:31Whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on. Let's go by chase that new phone
00:21:41Mom i'll just not go to the combine i'll keep working save money to fix your hand. What did you
00:21:46just say?
00:21:57Mom stop stop it look at me?
00:22:02Mom
00:22:04Malik this world only respects two kinds of people
00:22:07Those born at the top and those who fight their way up there
00:22:11Basketball is your weapon Malik. So use it fight with it
00:22:15Whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never let it go
00:22:20But mom
00:22:21What about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:22:25Forget my hand even if my whole body stops working. I'll make it to the day you come back
00:22:35Malik
00:22:41Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years take it use it for the combine
00:22:49Logan I
00:22:50Thought that was for your wedding. Nah, it's all right, man. We can always postpone it
00:22:54Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand
00:22:57I've been saving my tips from waiting tables
00:22:59But Andre what about your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:23:05Man my grades suck and you've got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in drywall
00:23:09Just go get that number one pick for us. All right
00:23:17Here's my share Malik coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you saw your pickup truck?
00:23:24That old trucks been with me for 20 years
00:23:27Carried me through every chapter of my life
00:23:29And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream your mom's right
00:23:33You got to go to the combine and got to show those scouts what you got. We all believe in
00:23:38you Malik
00:23:39Thank you
00:23:42Thank you all so much. Thanks guys. I'm getting that number one to pick
00:23:47You should get going
00:23:50Go make us proud Malik. I'll be here every Sunday praying for you
00:23:58Malik
00:24:01Show them how we do it in dry well go get a Malik
00:24:05We're rooting for you
00:24:33Oh my god
00:24:35God, who is that?
00:24:38That kid's footwork, his hang time, his explosiveness.
00:24:43That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:24:56How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:24:58Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
00:25:02Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:25:05No, Mrs. Barnes, he's just some high school dropout.
00:25:09A high school dropout?
00:25:17It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:36Find out who he is.
00:25:37Now.
00:25:41Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:25:43All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:25:46Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:25:49Welcome to the Lakers.
00:25:51I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:25:52I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:25:55How does that sound?
00:25:5720 million for a rookie?
00:25:58That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:26:03But this is real, right?
00:26:08Of course it is.
00:26:11I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:26:14You're not just a generational talent.
00:26:16You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:26:19And with that face?
00:26:21Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:26:24And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:26:29What are you waiting for?
00:26:30Sign with us, Malik.
00:26:32You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:26:38You're number one in my heart, too.
00:26:50If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:26:54Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours
00:26:56with the way things are going.
00:26:58Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:27:02Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:27:06The guys there are full of talent,
00:27:08but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:27:14See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:27:16Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:27:18Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:27:20And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:27:23Call me Madeline.
00:27:24Yeah!
00:27:31Thank you, Madeline.
00:27:33But before I report to the team,
00:27:34is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:27:36I want to tell my mom the good news in person
00:27:38and thank everyone who supported me.
00:27:40Absolutely.
00:27:41You can fly there in my private jet.
00:27:43Only the best for our new star player.
00:27:46Thank you all.
00:27:46I'll be off then.
00:27:47See you later.
00:27:48Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:27:50What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:27:52Mom, you're right.
00:27:55I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:27:58Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:28:02All right.
00:28:03If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:28:12Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:28:15I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:28:20Hold on.
00:28:21You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:28:31No way.
00:28:32Could it really be?
00:28:39Thanks, Madeline.
00:28:40Oh, and one more thing.
00:28:42Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:28:45We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:28:47Absolutely.
00:28:49Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:28:51I'll get started on it right now.
00:28:59That's her.
00:29:00Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:29:06Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:29:10God, what a fuck-up.
00:29:12His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:29:25Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:29:29Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:29:40Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:29:43I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:29:49town.
00:29:50Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:29:54Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:29:57Who knows?
00:29:58Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:30:12I'm Malik.
00:30:13I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:30:16Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:30:18Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:30:19It's the least I could do.
00:30:20You're putting dry well on the map, kid.
00:30:22The folks here should be proud of you.
00:30:24Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:30:28It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:30:30Ready to hit the road?
00:30:37All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:30:40Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:30:46And that's not all.
00:30:48She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:30:52Imagine that, our kid's playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:30:56And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:31:02Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:31:05Now let's get to the shoes.
00:31:07Every household gets a pair.
00:31:09I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:31:11Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:31:24That's it.
00:31:28Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
00:31:32Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:31:35People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:31:38Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:31:46Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:31:51A prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:31:57pair of sneakers.
00:31:59Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:32:03That's right.
00:32:05Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:32:08He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:32:11He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:32:14Malik's lucky.
00:32:14He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:32:17Damn.
00:32:18Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:32:20My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:32:22All for him to end up behind bars.
00:32:25Malik's my son.
00:32:26I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:32:30Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:32:34Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:32:36What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:32:39Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:32:44free pair of shoes?
00:32:45What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:32:50project?
00:32:51Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:32:53I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:32:56He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:33:00Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
00:33:07Shut your mouth!
00:33:08Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:33:11Truly shameless!
00:33:12I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:33:19You want the shoes?
00:33:20Fine.
00:33:24Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:33:33Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:33:35Don't pull the ant card.
00:33:36My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:33:39The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:33:42If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:33:45Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:33:50Kneel!
00:33:51Kneel!
00:33:51L!
00:33:52L!
00:33:53Kneel!
00:33:55Kneel!
00:33:56Kneel!
00:33:57Kneel!
00:33:58Kneel!
00:34:00Queen
00:34:04Queen
00:34:04Queen
00:34:04Queen
00:34:04Queen
00:34:04Queen
00:34:05Queen
00:34:19Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:34:20My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:34:22I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:34:24Okay, then.
00:34:25Go ahead.
00:34:41If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:34:47It's my fault.
00:34:49All of it.
00:34:55Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:35:14Mom!
00:35:17Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:35:54You
00:35:55Malik Malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:36:03Did it hey, where you going tell my mom
00:36:19What are you doing
00:36:21Denise why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:36:25It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine
00:36:31Well, that's not my problem. Is it please Ben? I'm fine. I won't slow the line down
00:36:34You won't you're moving at half speed and this what the fuck is this?
00:36:38This place isn't a charity if you can't pull your weight like everyone else you're out we clear
00:36:46Mom
00:36:49Mom great news they officially let me into the NBA draft combine it starts in two days
00:36:54I'm gonna get signed mom. I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it Malik
00:37:01Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate
00:37:04Malik
00:37:06Now listen
00:37:08How much for the travel about 800 bucks?
00:37:12I've managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine
00:37:18mom. No
00:37:19You aren't sharing a room with strangers
00:37:22You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best
00:37:25Ma
00:37:25Stop
00:37:27You're working three jobs and your arm. I don't want my dream to cost you everything
00:37:31We only need two hundred dollars more
00:37:33Right your uncle victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited edition sneakers. I'll just get him to
00:37:40pay me back
00:37:40Let's go find him
00:37:45Victor
00:37:46Denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can do is pitch
00:37:52in 500 for his new iphone
00:37:53He needs to look the part
00:37:55Vic I come on denise i'll be a win for the whole family don't start acting cheap now
00:38:04Malik's leaving tonight too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the 200 you borrowed for those shoes
00:38:10Malik he didn't even graduate high school and you think a gutter rat like him's making the nba
00:38:16You're fucking delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training
00:38:22Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:38:25How could you say that you really think that's all I am fine i'll prove you both wrong just watch
00:38:30i'm gonna be the number one pick
00:38:32The number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for 200 just to go get laughed off the
00:38:39court
00:38:40You're shameless damn straight now pay up
00:38:51What the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please victor that's for malik's combine trip
00:38:57he needs it
00:39:00When you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people they're in debt to
00:39:07That's way out of line
00:39:09Watch your mouth you piece of shit
00:39:15Whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on let's go by chase that new phone
00:39:25Mom i'll just not go to the combine i'll keep working save money to fix your hand what did you
00:39:31just say
00:39:41Mom stop stop it look at me
00:39:46Mom
00:39:48Malik this world only respects two kinds of people
00:39:52Those born at the top and those who fight their way up there
00:39:55Basketball is your weapon malik so use it fight with it
00:40:00Whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never let it go but mom
00:40:05What about your hand?
00:40:07What are you gonna do while i'm gone for three months?
00:40:09Forget my hand even if my whole body stops working i'll make it to the day you come back
00:40:19Malik
00:40:25Malik i've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years take it use it for the combine
00:40:32Logan
00:40:34I thought that was for your wedding nah, it's all right, man
00:40:36We can always postpone it linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand
00:40:41I've been saving my tips from waiting tables
00:40:44But andre what about your tuition aren't you playing for boise state next year?
00:40:49Man my grades suck and you've got way more game than i do i'll stay here in drywall
00:40:53Just go get that number one pick for us all right
00:41:02Here's my share malik coach where'd you even get this much wait did you sell your pickup truck
00:41:08That old trucks been with me for 20 years carried me through every chapter of my life
00:41:13And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream your mom's right you got to go
00:41:18to the combine
00:41:19And got to show those scouts what you got we all believe in you malik
00:41:23Thank you
00:41:26Thank you all so much thanks guys i'm getting that number one to pick you should get going
00:41:34Go make us proud malik i'll be here every sunday praying for you
00:41:42Malik
00:41:45Show them how we do it in drywall go get them malik we're rooting for you
00:42:17Oh my god
00:42:20Who is that that kid's footwork his hang time his explosiveness that's exactly the kind of player we need
00:42:41How have i not heard anything about this kid who is that kid why isn't he on the list
00:42:46Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me
00:42:49No mrs barnes he's just some high school dropout a high school dropout
00:43:01It's almost like he's flying
00:43:20Find out who he is now
00:43:25Thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
00:43:30Now that everything's official congratulations
00:43:33Welcome to the lakers
00:43:35I'm madeline barnes i'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year how does that sound
00:43:4120 million for a rookie that's the highest rookie contract in league history
00:43:52Of course it is
00:43:56I've read your full scouting report malik you're not just a generational talent
00:44:00you're kind brave a real character guy and with that face
00:44:06Heck your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes
00:44:09And rest assured your contract incentives will reflect that
00:44:13What are you waiting for sign with us malik you know you're not just this year's number one pick
00:44:22You're number one in my heart too
00:44:35If you've got any other conditions just name them
00:44:38Since the whole lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going
00:44:42Mrs barnes
00:44:43I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown back in dry well
00:44:47My teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on
00:44:50The guys there are full of talent but since we don't have the resources they've never had a fair shot
00:44:58See the guy's got a heart of gold of course that won't be a problem
00:45:02Lila you'll take the lead on the construction of the court
00:45:04And please none of this mrs barnes crap
00:45:07Call me madeline
00:45:15Thank you madeline
00:45:17But before I report to the team is it okay if I take in a trip home first
00:45:20I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me
00:45:25Absolutely you can fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player. Thank you all
00:45:30i'll be off then see you later
00:45:32Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet. What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:45:38You're right. I'll have our g-league coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time
00:45:42Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto
00:45:46All right, if anyone even tries to take ballot from us i'll tear them apart myself
00:45:56Miss barnes thank you for choosing my company for project i assure you we'll build you a professional grade state
00:46:02-of-the-art gym
00:46:04Hold on you pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for
00:46:15No way could it really be
00:46:23Thanks madeline. Oh, and one more thing can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in
00:46:28my hometown?
00:46:29We'll tell them it's a gift from the lakers team owner
00:46:32Absolutely. Oh my people are going to love that. I'll get started on it right now
00:46:43That's her her son went to the city to play basketball
00:46:46But he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies
00:46:54God what a fuck up his mom did everything she could to set him up for success and he still
00:46:59got sent to the slammer
00:47:09Oh
00:47:10I knew I smelled something cheap
00:47:13Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:47:18Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap
00:47:22Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway?
00:47:27I heard the lakers g-league team signed him after the combine and now they're donating a gym to our
00:47:33town
00:47:34Naturally, they picked chase's dad's company to build it. Wow. This chase kids got a bright future
00:47:41Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the lakers soon
00:47:57I'm malik. I'm eric coleman head coach of the lakers g-league team coach coleman. It's an honor. Thank you
00:48:02so much for picking me up
00:48:03It's the least I could do you're putting dry well on the map kid the folks here should be proud
00:48:07of you
00:48:08Hey, i'm just a guy who loves to hoop
00:48:12It's about an hour's drive into town ready to hit the road
00:48:21All right, everyone i've got some great news thanks to the generosity of lakers owner madeline barnes all of you
00:48:28will getting a new pair of shoes today
00:48:30And that's not all she's also putting three mil dollars into building us a real basketball gym
00:48:36Imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling professional court and plus
00:48:41This gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work. Mrs. Barnes has
00:48:47truly blessed us all
00:48:49Now let's get to the shoes
00:48:51Every household gets a pair i'll read out the name so come up when you're called
00:48:56Ethan alberston morgan belmont
00:48:59Chad samperson jalen tate
00:49:04connor westbrook
00:49:06marcus young
00:49:08That's it
00:49:12Father i i didn't hear molex name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry will
00:49:19people like them deserve to be shamed
00:49:21not rewarded father
00:49:23Father in the name of the lord i beg you help me
00:49:30Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
00:49:35The prostitation of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings let alone a
00:49:42pair of sneakers
00:49:43Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags
00:49:48That's right
00:49:48Meanwhile chase here got signed by the lakers g-league squad
00:49:52He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes. He's dry well's real hometown hero
00:49:58Malik's lucky
00:49:58He doesn't deserve a cousin like him
00:50:01Damn
00:50:02Didn't think malik would stoop that low
00:50:03My brother gave malik money when he left
00:50:07All for him to end up behind bars
00:50:08Malik's my son
00:50:10I know him better than anyone and he's not who you're saying he is
00:50:14Everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days at most
00:50:18Malik's been gone for over a month
00:50:20What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell your son breaks the law and disgraces
00:50:25this town
00:50:26And you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes
00:50:29What if mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:50:35project?
00:50:36Who's gonna take the blame then huh?
00:50:38I just want to get malik a pair of shoes
00:50:40He grew up here just like every other kid and he's always had a good heart
00:50:44Sure we might not be the richest family around
00:50:47But that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal
00:50:50Shut your mouth
00:50:52Defending that vile boy in front of god like this truly shameless
00:50:57I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son
00:51:03You want the shoes fine
00:51:09Then crawl over here and clean them
00:51:16I
00:51:17I'm your aunt
00:51:19Don't pull the ant card
00:51:20My son plays for the lakers now
00:51:22The freaking lakers donated these shoes because of him
00:51:26If you want something from our family you're gonna have to beg for it
00:51:29Well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
00:51:34Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal! Meal!
00:52:03Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:52:04My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:52:06I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:52:08Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:52:25If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:31It's my fault. All of it.
00:52:39Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!
00:52:43Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!
00:52:58Mom!
00:53:01Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:53:39Malik! Malik!
00:53:41You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
00:53:47I did it.
00:53:50Hey, where are you going?
00:53:52Tell my mom!
00:54:03What are you doing?
00:54:05Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:54:07Did you ever see a doctor?
00:54:09It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:54:11I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:54:13Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:54:15Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:54:16Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:54:19You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:54:20And this? What the fuck is this?
00:54:22This place isn't a charity.
00:54:23If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:54:25We clear?
00:54:30Mom!
00:54:33Mom, great news.
00:54:35They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine.
00:54:37It starts in two days.
00:54:39I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:54:40I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:54:42I never doubted it, Malik.
00:54:45Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
00:54:48Malik.
00:54:50Now, listen.
00:54:52How much for the travel?
00:54:54About 800 bucks.
00:54:56I managed to save it.
00:54:58I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:55:00I'll find a hostel or a couch.
00:55:01It's fine, Mom.
00:55:02No.
00:55:03You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:55:06You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:55:09Ma, stop.
00:55:11You're working three jobs.
00:55:12And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:55:15We only need $200 more.
00:55:18Right?
00:55:18Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:55:23I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:55:24Let's go find him.
00:55:29Victor?
00:55:30Denise, perfect timing.
00:55:32Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:55:34And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:55:38He needs to look the part.
00:55:39Vic, I...
00:55:40Come on, Denise.
00:55:41I'll be a win for the whole family.
00:55:44Don't start acting cheap now.
00:55:48Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:55:54Malik?
00:55:55He didn't even graduate high school.
00:55:57And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:56:00You're fucking delusional.
00:56:02Exactly.
00:56:03The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:56:06Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:56:09How could you say that?
00:56:10You really think that's all I am?
00:56:12Fine.
00:56:12I'll prove you both wrong.
00:56:14Just watch.
00:56:14I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:56:17The number one pick?
00:56:18You actually believe that crap?
00:56:21You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:56:24You're shameless!
00:56:26Damn straight.
00:56:27Now pay up!
00:56:35What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:56:37You could have hurt her!
00:56:38Please, Victor.
00:56:39That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:56:42He needs it!
00:56:44When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:56:46Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:56:51That's way out of line.
00:56:53Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:56:59Whatever.
00:57:00The money's ours now.
00:57:01Who cares what they think?
00:57:03Come on.
00:57:03Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:57:09Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:57:11I'll keep working.
00:57:13Save money to fix your hand.
00:57:14What did you just say?
00:57:25Mom, stop!
00:57:26Stop it!
00:57:26Look at me!
00:57:30Mom.
00:57:32Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:57:36Those born at the top.
00:57:37And those who fight their way up there.
00:57:40Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:57:41So use it.
00:57:43Fight with it.
00:57:44Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:57:48But Mom, what about your hand?
00:57:51What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:57:53Forget my hand.
00:57:55Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:58:03Malik!
00:58:10Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:58:13Take it.
00:58:14Use it for the Combine.
00:58:17Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:58:19Nah, it's alright, man.
00:58:21We can always postpone it.
00:58:22Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:58:25I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:58:28But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:58:30Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:58:33Man, my grades suck.
00:58:34And you've got way more game than I do.
00:58:36I'll stay here and dry well.
00:58:37Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:58:46Here's my share, Malik.
00:58:47Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:58:49Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:58:53That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:58:55Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:58:58And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:59:00Your mom's right.
00:59:01You've got to go to the Combine.
00:59:03You've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:59:05We all believe in you, Malik.
00:59:11Thank you all so much.
00:59:12Thanks, guys.
00:59:13I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:59:16You should get going.
00:59:19Go make us proud, Malik.
00:59:20I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:59:26Malik!
00:59:29Show them how we do it in dry well.
00:59:32Go get them, Malik.
00:59:33We're rooting for you.
00:59:49Oh, my God.
00:59:52Oh, my God.
00:59:52Oh, my God.
01:00:04Who is that?
01:00:06That kid's footwork.
01:00:08His hang time, his explosiveness.
01:00:11That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:00:25How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:00:27Who is that kid?
01:00:28Why isn't he on the list?
01:00:30Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:00:33No, Mrs. Barnes.
01:00:35He's just some high school dropout.
01:00:38A high school dropout?
01:00:45It's almost like he's flying.
01:01:04Find out who he is.
01:01:06Now.
01:01:09Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:01:11All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:01:14Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:01:18Welcome to the Lakers.
01:01:19I'm Madeline Barnes.
01:01:21I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
01:01:23How does that sound?
01:01:2520 million for a rookie?
01:01:26That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
01:01:32But this is real, right?
01:01:36Of course it is.
01:01:40I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
01:01:42You're not just a generational talent.
01:01:44You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
01:01:48And with that face?
01:01:50Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
01:01:52And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
01:01:57What are you waiting for?
01:01:59Sign with us, Malik.
01:02:00You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
01:02:06You're number one in my heart, too.
01:02:18If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
01:02:22Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
01:02:27Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
01:02:30Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
01:02:35The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
01:02:42See?
01:02:43The guy's got a heart of gold.
01:02:44Of course, that won't be a problem.
01:02:46Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
01:02:48And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
01:02:51Call me Madeline.
01:02:59Thank you, Madeline.
01:03:00But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:03:05I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
01:03:08Absolutely.
01:03:09You can fly there in my private jet.
01:03:11Only the best for our new star player.
01:03:14Thank you all.
01:03:14I'll be off then.
01:03:15See you later.
01:03:16Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
01:03:19What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
01:03:22You're right.
01:03:23I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
01:03:26Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
01:03:30All right.
01:03:31If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
01:03:40Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
01:03:43I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
01:03:48Hold on.
01:03:49You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:03:59No way.
01:04:00Could it really be?
01:04:07Thanks, Madeline.
01:04:09Oh, and one more thing.
01:04:10Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
01:04:13We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
01:04:16Absolutely.
01:04:17Oh, my people are going to love that.
01:04:20I'll get started on it right now.
01:04:27That's her.
01:04:28Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
01:04:34Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
01:04:38God, what a fuck-up.
01:04:40His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
01:04:53Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:57Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:05:02Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
01:05:06Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:05:09Isn't that Chase Holloway?
01:05:11I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
01:05:17town.
01:05:18Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:05:23Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
01:05:25Who knows?
01:05:26Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:05:41Hi, Malik.
01:05:41I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:05:45Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
01:05:46Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:05:47It's the least I could do.
01:05:49If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
01:05:53Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
01:05:56It's about an hour's drive into town.
01:05:58Ready to hit the road?
01:06:05All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
01:06:08Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
01:06:13today.
01:06:14And that's not all.
01:06:16She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
01:06:20Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
01:06:24And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
01:06:30Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
01:06:33Now, let's get to the shoes.
01:06:35Every household gets a pair.
01:06:37I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
01:06:39Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
01:06:51And that's it.
01:06:57Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
01:07:00Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
01:07:03People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
01:07:07Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
01:07:14Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
01:07:19The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
01:07:26pair of sneakers.
01:07:27Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
01:07:32That's right.
01:07:33Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
01:07:36He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
01:07:39He's Drywell's real hometown hero.
01:07:42Malik's lucky.
01:07:43He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:07:45Damn.
01:07:46Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
01:07:48My brother gave Malik money when he left.
01:07:50All for him to end up behind bars.
01:07:53Malik's my son.
01:07:54I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
01:07:58Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
01:08:02Malik's been gone for over a month.
01:08:04What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
01:08:07Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
01:08:12free pair of shoes?
01:08:13What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
01:08:19project?
01:08:20Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
01:08:22I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
01:08:24He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
01:08:28Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
01:08:34Shut your mouth!
01:08:36Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
01:08:39Truly shameless!
01:08:41I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:08:47You want the shoes?
01:08:49Fine.
01:08:53Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:09:01Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:09:03Don't pull the ant card.
01:09:05My son plays for the Lakers now.
01:09:07The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
01:09:10If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
01:09:13Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
01:09:18Kneel!
01:09:19Kneel!
01:09:20L!
01:09:20L!
01:09:21Kneel!
01:09:23Kneel!
01:09:24Kneel!
01:09:25Kneel!
01:09:26Kneel!
01:09:27Kneel!
01:09:27Kneel!
01:09:43Kneel!
01:09:47Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:09:48My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:09:50I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:09:52Okay, then.
01:09:53Go ahead.
01:10:01Lick the shoes!
01:10:02Lick the shoes!
01:10:04Lick the shoes!
01:10:05Lick the shoes!
01:10:09If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
01:10:15It's my fault.
01:10:17All of it.
01:10:23Shake!
01:10:24Shake!
01:10:26Shake!
01:10:27Shake!
01:10:28Shake!
01:10:29Shake!
01:10:31Shake!
01:10:31Shake!
01:10:32Shake!
01:10:33Lick the shoes!
01:10:34Lick the shoes!
01:10:36Lick the shoes!
01:10:43Mom!
01:10:45Who dared to hurt my mom!
01:11:24Malik, Malik, you got it, draft combine, special approval, I did it, hey, where are you going?
01:11:37Tell my mom!
01:11:47What are you doing?
01:11:49Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
01:11:53It's fine, I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine.
01:11:59Well, that's not my problem, is it?
01:12:01Please, Ben, I'm fine, I won't slow the line down, I promise.
01:12:03You're moving at half speed, and this, what the fuck is this?
01:12:06This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out, we clear?
01:12:14Mom!
01:12:17Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine. It starts in two days.
01:12:23I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
01:12:26I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate. Malik.
01:12:34Now, listen. How much for the travel?
01:12:38About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
01:12:45couch. It's fine, Mom.
01:12:46Mom. No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
01:12:53Ma, stop. You're working three jobs, and your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
01:12:58We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
01:13:07I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
01:13:13Victor?
01:13:14Denise, perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine, and as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch
01:13:20in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
01:13:24Vic, I...
01:13:24Come on, Denise!
01:13:25I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
01:13:33Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
01:13:38Malik? He didn't even graduate high school. And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking
01:13:45delusional!
01:13:46Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the Combine when he'll
01:13:52never get drafted?
01:13:53How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
01:13:59I'm gonna be the number one pick.
01:14:01The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
01:14:08court? You're shameless!
01:14:10Damn straight. Now pay up!
01:14:19What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
01:14:22Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
01:14:28When you borrow money, you pay it back.
01:14:31Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way out of line!
01:14:37Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
01:14:43Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
01:14:47Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
01:14:53Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
01:14:58What did you just say?
01:15:09Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
01:15:14Mom.
01:15:16Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
01:15:20Those born at the top.
01:15:22And those who fight their way up there.
01:15:24Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
01:15:26So use it! Fight with it!
01:15:28Whatever people say,
01:15:29however hard it gets,
01:15:30you hold on to it and never let it go.
01:15:33But Mom,
01:15:34what about your hand?
01:15:35What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
01:15:38Forget my hand.
01:15:39Even if my whole body stops working,
01:15:41I'll make it to the day you come back.
01:15:47Malik!
01:15:53Malik,
01:15:54I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
01:15:57Take it.
01:15:58Use it for the Combine.
01:16:00Logan,
01:16:02I thought that was for your wedding.
01:16:04Nah, it's alright, man.
01:16:05We can always postpone it.
01:16:06Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me,
01:16:08but she'll understand.
01:16:09I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
01:16:12But Andre,
01:16:13what about your tuition?
01:16:14Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
01:16:17Man, my grades suck.
01:16:19And you've got way more game than I do.
01:16:20I'll stay here in drywall.
01:16:21Just go get that number one pick for us.
01:16:23Alright?
01:16:30Here's my share, Malik.
01:16:31Coach, where'd you even get this much?
01:16:33Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
01:16:37That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
01:16:39Carried me through every chapter of my life.
01:16:42And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
01:16:44Your mom's right.
01:16:45You gotta go to the Combine.
01:16:47And gotta show those scouts what you got.
01:16:49We all believe in you, Malik.
01:16:55Thank you all so much.
01:16:56Thanks, guys.
01:16:57I'm getting that number one to pick.
01:16:59Malik.
01:17:00You should get going.
01:17:03Go make us proud, Malik.
01:17:05I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
01:17:11Malik!
01:17:14Show them how we do it in drywall.
01:17:16Go get them, Malik.
01:17:17We're rooting for you.
01:17:45Oh, my God.
01:17:48Who is that?
01:17:50That kid's footwork.
01:17:52His hang time, his explosiveness.
01:17:55That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:18:09How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:18:11Who is that kid?
01:18:12Why isn't he on the list?
01:18:14Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:18:18No, Mrs. Barnes.
01:18:19He's just some high school dropout.
01:18:22A high school dropout?
01:18:23A high school dropout?
01:18:29It's almost like he's flying.
01:18:48Find out who he is.
01:18:50Now.
01:18:54Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:18:55All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:18:58Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:19:02Welcome to the Lakers.
01:19:03I'm Madeline Barnes.
01:19:05I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
01:19:08How does that sound?
01:19:0920 million for a rookie?
01:19:11That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
01:19:16But this is real, right?
01:19:21Of course it is.
01:19:24I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
01:19:26You're not just a generational talent.
01:19:28You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
01:19:32And with that face?
01:19:34Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
01:19:37And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
01:19:41What are you waiting for?
01:19:43Sign with us, Malik.
01:19:44You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
01:19:50You're number one in my heart, too.
01:20:03If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
01:20:06Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
01:20:11Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
01:20:15Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
01:20:19The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
01:20:26See?
01:20:27The guy's got a heart of gold.
01:20:29Of course, that won't be a problem.
01:20:30Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
01:20:33And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
01:20:35Call me Madeline.
01:20:43Thank you, Madeline.
01:20:45But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:20:49I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
01:20:53Absolutely.
01:20:53You can fly there in my private jet.
01:20:56Only the best for our new star player.
01:20:58Thank you all.
01:20:59I'll be off then.
01:20:59See you later.
01:21:00Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
01:21:03What if another team tries to catch him while he's gone?
01:21:06You're right.
01:21:07I'll have our G League coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
01:21:11Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
01:21:14All right.
01:21:15If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
01:21:25Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
01:21:28I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
01:21:32Hold on.
01:21:34You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:21:43No way.
01:21:44Could it really be?
01:21:57Could it really be?
01:22:00Absolutely.
01:22:01Oh, my people are going to love that.
01:22:04I'll get started on it right now.
01:22:12That's her.
01:22:12Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
01:22:18Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
01:22:22God, what a fuck-up.
01:22:23His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
01:22:38Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:22:42Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:22:46Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:22:50Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:22:54Isn't that Chase Holloway?
01:22:55I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine,
01:22:59and now they're donating a gym to our town.
01:23:02Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:23:07Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
01:23:09Who knows?
01:23:10Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:23:25Hi, Malik.
01:23:26I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:23:29Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
01:23:30Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:23:31It's the least I could do.
01:23:33If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
01:23:37Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
01:23:40It's about an hour's drive into town.
01:23:42Ready to hit the road?
01:23:49All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
01:23:52Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
01:23:55all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes today.
01:23:59And that's not all.
01:24:00She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
01:24:05Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
01:24:08And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
01:24:14Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
01:24:18Now, let's get to the shoes.
01:24:20Every household gets a pair.
01:24:21I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
01:24:23Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
01:24:35And that's it.
01:24:41Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
01:24:44Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
01:24:48People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
01:24:51Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
01:24:58Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
01:25:03The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
01:25:07and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
01:25:11Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
01:25:16That's right.
01:25:17Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
01:25:20He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
01:25:23He's Drywell's real hometown hero.
01:25:26Malik's lucky.
01:25:27He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:25:29Damn.
01:25:30Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
01:25:32My brother gave Malik money when he left.
01:25:35All for him to end up behind bars.
01:25:37Malik's my son.
01:25:38I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
01:25:42Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
01:25:46Malik's been gone for over a month.
01:25:48What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
01:25:51Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
01:25:54and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
01:25:58What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik
01:26:01and pulls the plug on the gym project?
01:26:04Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
01:26:06I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
01:26:08He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
01:26:13Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
01:26:15but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
01:26:18Shut your mouth!
01:26:20Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
01:26:23Truly shameless!
01:26:25I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:26:31You want the shoes?
01:26:33Fine.
01:26:37Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:26:45Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:26:47Don't pull the ant card.
01:26:49My son plays for the Lakers now.
01:26:51The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
01:26:54If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
01:26:58Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
01:27:02Kneel!
01:27:03Kneel!
01:27:04L!
01:27:04L!
01:27:05Kneel!
01:27:07Kneel!
01:27:09Kneel!
01:27:10Kneel!
01:27:10Kneel!
01:27:11Kneel!
01:27:27Kneel!
01:27:31Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:27:32My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:27:34I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:27:37Okay, then.
01:27:37Go ahead.
01:27:53If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
01:27:59It's my fault.
01:28:02All of it.
01:28:03All of it.
01:28:07Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake!
01:28:27Mom!
01:28:29Who dared to hurt my mom?
01:28:33Mom!
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