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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!
00:06:34Malik!
00:06:49Oh my god!
00:06:51Who is that?!
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.
00:08:45What are you waiting for?
00:08:46Sign with us, Malik.
00:08:48You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:08:54You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:07If 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.
00:09:44Thank 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.
00:10:02I'll be off then.
00:10:02See 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.
00:10:11I'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.
00:10:19If 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.
00:10:48Could 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.
00:11:16Her 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.
00:11:41Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:45Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:11:56Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:11:59I 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?
00:12:14Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:28Hi, Malik.
00:12:29I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:12:32Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:12:34Thank 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 were getting a new pair of shoes today.
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 kids 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.
00:13:27Ethan 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.
00:13:48Father, 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, 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, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:14:13pair of sneakers.
00:14:15Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:19That's right.
00:14:20Meanwhile, 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.
00:14:48Ten 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, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:15:00free pair of shoes?
00:15:01What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
00:15:06project?
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, but 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.
00:15:48Chase, 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.
00:15:57If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:01Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel 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!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel!
00:16:27Kneel!
00:16:31Kneel!
00:16:33Kneel!
00:16:33Kneel!
00:16:33Kneel!
00:16:34Kneel!
00:16:35Coach, 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.
00:16:48Lick the shoes!
00:16:50Lick the shoes!
00:16:51Lick the shoes!
00:16:53Lick the shoes!
00:16:53Lick the shoes!
00:16:54Kneel!
00:16:55Kneel!
00:16:56Kneel!
00:16:57Kneel!
00:16:57Lick the shoe!
00:16:58If Meleek made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:17:03It's my fault...
00:17:05All of it...
00:17:11Shake!
00:17:12Shake, Shake, Shake!
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00:17:22Ah!
00:17:23Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
00:17:30Mom!
00:17:32Who dared to hurt my mom!
00:17:35Mom!
00:18:11Malik!
00:18:12Malik!
00:18:13Malik!
00:18:13You got it!
00:18:14Draft combine!
00:18:15Special approval!
00:18:19I did it!
00:18:22Hey!
00:18:22Where are you going?
00:18:24Tell my mom!
00:18:28Hey!
00:18:33Hey!
00:18:34Hey!
00:18:35What are you doing?
00:18:37Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:18:39Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:41It's fine.
00:18:42I'm used to it.
00:18:43I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:18:44Malik needs it for his combine.
00:18:47Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:18:48Please, Ben.
00:18:49I'm fine.
00:18:49I won't slow the line down.
00:18:51You won't?
00:18:51You're moving at half speed.
00:18:52And this?
00:18:52What the fuck is this?
00:18:54This place isn't a charity.
00:18:55If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:18:57We clear?
00:19:02Mom!
00:19:05Mom!
00:19:06Great news.
00:19:06They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine.
00:19:09It starts in two days.
00:19:10I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:19:12I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:19:14I never doubted it, Malik.
00:19:16Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
00:19:20Malik.
00:19:22Now, listen.
00:19:24How much for the travel?
00:19:26About 800 bucks.
00:19:28I managed to save her.
00:19:29I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:19:31I'll find a hostel or a couch.
00:19:33It's fine, Mom.
00:19:34No.
00:19:35You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:19:38You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:19:41Ma.
00:19:42Stop.
00:19:43You're working three jobs.
00:19:44And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:19:47We only need $200 more.
00:19:49Right?
00:19:50Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:19:55I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:19:56Let's go find him.
00:20:01Victor?
00:20:02Denise.
00:20:03Perfect timing.
00:20:04Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:20:05And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:20:09He needs to look the part.
00:20:11Vic, I-
00:20:12Come on, Denise!
00:20:13I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:20:15Don't start acting cheap now!
00:20:20Malik's leaving tonight too, so 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.
00:20:29And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:20:32You're fucking delusional!
00:20:33Exactly.
00:20:34The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:20:38Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:20:41How could you say that?
00:20:42You really think that's all I am?
00:20:43Fine.
00:20:44I'll prove you both wrong.
00:20:45Just watch.
00:20:46I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:20:48The number one pick?
00:20:50You actually believe that crap?
00:20:52You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:20:56You're shameless!
00:20:57Damn straight!
00:20:59Now pay up!
00:21:07What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:21:08You could've hurt her!
00:21:09Please, Victor.
00:21:11That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:21:13He needs it!
00:21:16When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:21:18Who 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.
00:21:32The money's ours now.
00:21:33Who cares what they think?
00:21:34Come on.
00:21:35Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:21:41Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:21:43I'll keep working.
00:21:44Save money to fix your hand.
00:21:46What did you just say?
00:21:57Mom!
00:21:57Stop!
00:21:58Stop!
00:21:58Stop it!
00:21:58Look at me!
00:22:02Mom.
00:22:04Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:22:08Those born at the top.
00:22:09And those who fight their way up there.
00:22:11Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:22:13So use it!
00:22:14Fight 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, what about your hand?
00:22:23What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:22:25Forget my hand.
00:22:26Even if my whole body stops working.
00:22:28I'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.
00:22:45Take it.
00:22:46Use it for the Combine.
00:22:48Logan.
00:22:49I thought that was for your wedding.
00:22:51Nah, it's alright, man.
00:22:52We 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?
00:23:02Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:23:05Man, my grades suck.
00:23:06And you've got way more game than I do.
00:23:08I'll stay here in drywall.
00:23:09Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:23:11Alright?
00:23:17Here's my share, Malik.
00:23:19Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:23:21Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:23:24That old truck's 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.
00:23:32Your mom's right.
00:23:33You gotta go to the Combine.
00:23:35And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:23:37We all believe in you, Malik.
00:23:42Thank you all so much.
00:23:44Thanks, guys.
00:23:45I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:23:47You should get going.
00:23:50Go make us proud, Malik.
00:23:52I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:23:58Malik!
00:24:01Show them how we do it in drywall!
00:24:04Go get them, Malik!
00:24:05We're rooting for you!
00:24:32Oh, my God!
00:24:36Who is that?
00:24:38That kid's footwork.
00:24:40His 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?
00:24:59Who is that kid?
00:25:00Why 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.
00:25:07He's just some high school dropout.
00:25:09A high school dropout?
00:25:17It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:18Help!
00:25:36Find out who he is...
00:25:37Now.
00:25:41thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
00:25:46now that everything's official congratulations welcome to the lakers i'm madeline barnes i'm
00:25:53offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year how does that sound 20 million for a rookie
00:25:58that's the highest rookie contract in league history thank you but this is real right
00:26:08of course it is
00:26:11i've read your full scouting report malik you're not just a generational talent you're kind brave
00:26:17a real character guy and with that face heck your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes
00:26:24and rest assured your contract incentives will reflect that what are you waiting for sign with
00:26:31us malik you know you're not just this year's number one pick
00:26:38you're number one in my heart too
00:26:51if you've got any other conditions just name them since the whole lakers team
00:26:55might end up yours with the way things are going mrs barnes i want to build an indoor basketball court
00:27:01in my hometown back in dry well my teammates and i only have a dirt lot by the road to
00:27:05play on
00:27:06the guys there are full of talent but 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 of course that won't be a problem lila you'll take the lead
00:27:19on the
00:27:19construction of the court and please none of this mrs barnes crap call me madeline
00:27:31thank you madeline but before i report to the team is it okay if i take in a trip home
00:27:35first
00:27:36i want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me
00:27:41absolutely you can fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player
00:27:45thank you all i'll be off then see you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet
00:27:50what if another team tries to punch him while he's gone
00:27:54you're right i'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 if 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 i assure you we'll build you a
00:28:17professional grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because i know the guy the gym's
00:28:24being built for
00:28:31no way could it really be
00:28:39thanks madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every
00:28:44family in my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the lakers team owner absolutely
00:28:49oh my people are going to love that i'll get started on it right now
00:28:59that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting arrested for
00:29:04male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies
00:29:10god what a fuck up his mom did everything she could to set him up for success and he still
00:29:15got sent to
00:29:15the slammer
00:29:25oh i knew i smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:29:33oh i knew i smelled in cheap
00:29:38looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway i heard the lakers g
00:29:44-league
00:29:45team signed him after the combine and now they're donating a gym to our town
00:29:50naturally they picked chase's dad's company to build it
00:29:54wow this chase kid's got a bright future who knows maybe he'll be playing for the lakers soon
00:30:12i'm malik i'm eric coleman head coach of the lakers g-league team coach coleman it's an honor thank you
00:30:18so
00:30:18much for picking me up it's the least i could do you're putting dry well on the map kid the
00:30:22folks
00:30:22here should be proud of you hey i'm just a guy who loves to hoop
00:30:28it's about an hour's drive into town ready to hit the road
00:30:37all right everyone i've got some great news thanks to the generosity of lakers owner madeline barnes
00:30:43all of you will getting a new pair of shoes today
00:30:46and that's not all she's also putting three mil dollars into building us a real basketball gym
00:30:52imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling professional court and plus this gym will
00:30:58employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work mrs barnes has truly blessed
00:31:03us all now let's get to the shoes every household gets a pair i'll read out the names so come
00:31:10up when
00:31:10you're called ethan alberston morgan belmont chad samperson jaylen tate connor westbrook
00:31:22marcus young that's it
00:31:28father i i didn't hear malik's name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well
00:31:35people
00:31:35like them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father in the name of the lord i beg you help me
00:31:46malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
00:31:51prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings let alone a
00:31:57pair of sneakers everyone knows he got law for doing sax work for old hags
00:32:03that's right meanwhile chase here got signed by the lakers g-league squad he's the whole reason
00:32:09they're building the gym and giving us these shoes he's dry well's real hometown hero malik's lucky
00:32:14he doesn't deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think malik would stoop that low my brother gave
00:32:20malik money when he left all for him to end up behind bars malik's my son i know him better
00:32:27than
00:32:27anyone and he's not who you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week
00:32:3210 days at most malik's been gone for over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away
00:32:38in
00:32:38some jail cell your son breaks the law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come
00:32:44ask for a free pair of shoes what if mrs barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik
00:32:49and
00:32:49pulls the plug on the gym project who's gonna take the blame then huh i just want to get malik
00:32:55a
00:32:55pair of shoes he 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
00:33:06shut your mouth defending that vile boy in front of god like this truly shameless i'll throw those
00:33:13shoes in the trash before i give them to your son
00:33:18you want the shoes fine
00:33:24then crawl over here and clean them
00:33:32chase
00:33:33i'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the lakers now the freaking lakers donated
00:33:40these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're gonna have to beg for it
00:33:45well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
00:34:19coach could you all hang back with me
00:34:20For a moment, my 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. Go ahead.
00:34:32Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes!
00:34:41If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:34:47It's my fault.
00:34:48All of it.
00:35:05Mom!
00:35:14Mom!
00:35:16Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:35:55Malik! Malik! You got it!
00:35:58Draft Combine, special approval.
00:36:03I did it.
00:36:06Hey, where are you going?
00:36:08Tell my mom!
00:36:19What are you doing?
00:36:21Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:36:23Did you ever see a doctor?
00:36:25It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:36:27I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:36:28Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:36:31Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:36:32Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down. I promise.
00:36:35You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:36:36And this? What the fuck is this?
00:36:38This place isn't a charity.
00:36:39If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:36:46Mom!
00:36:49Mom, great news.
00:36:50They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:36:54I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:36:58I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
00:37:06Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:37:10About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
00:37:17couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:37:18No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:37:25Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:37:31We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:37:39I'll just get him to pay me back. Let'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!
00:37:57I'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? You're fucking
00:38:17delusional!
00:38:18Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:38:21Why 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!
00:38:41Damn straight! Now pay up!
00:38:51What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could've hurt her!
00:38:54Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:39:00When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:39:02Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way out of line!
00:39:09Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:39:15What?
00:39:15Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
00:39:18Come 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.
00:39:30What did you just 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.
00:39:56Basketball 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.
00:40:04But Mom, what about your hand? What 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.
00:40:33Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:40:35Nah, it's alright, man. We 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.
00:40:43But 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. Just go
00:40:54get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:41:02Here's my share, Malik.
00:41:03Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:41:08That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:41:13And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:41:16Your mom's right. You gotta go to the Combine. And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:41:21We all believe in you, Malik.
00:41:26Thank you all so much.
00:41:28Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:41:32You should get going.
00:41:35Go 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!
00:41:48Go get them, Malik! We're rooting for you!
00:42:17Oh, my God! Who is that?
00:42:22That 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.
00:42:54A high school dropout?
00:43:01It's almost like he's flying.
00:43:08Yeah!
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.
00:43:34Welcome to the Lakers. I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:43:37I'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.
00:43:46Thank you. But this is real, right?
00:43:52Of course it is.
00:43:56I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:43:58You're not just a generational talent.
00:44:00You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:44:04And with that face?
00:44:06Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:44:08And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:44:13What are you waiting for? Sign with us, Malik.
00:44:16You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:44:22You're number one in my heart, too.
00:44:34If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:44:38Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours,
00:44:40with the way things are going to work.
00:44:42Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:44:46Back in Drywell, my 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.
00:45:00Of course, that won't be a problem. Lila, 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 a trip home first?
00:45:20I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:45:24Absolutely. You can fly there in my private jet. Only the best for our new star player.
00:45:30Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
00:45:32Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:45:34What 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.
00:45:46Alright. If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:45:56Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:45:59I assure you, we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:46:04Hold on.
00:46:05You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:46:15No way. Could it really be?
00:46:17No way. Could it really be?
00:46:22No way.
00:46:23Thanks, Madeline.
00:46:25Oh, and one more thing. Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my 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, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:46:50Heard 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.
00:47:09Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap. Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:47:18Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:47:22Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:47:25Isn't that Chase Holloway? I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating
00:47:32a gym to our town.
00:47:34Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:47:38Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future. Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:47:57Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:48:01Coach Coleman, it's an honor. Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:48:03It's the least I could do.
00:48:04If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of 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.
00:48:24Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:48:30And that's not all. She's also putting $3,000 into building us a real basketball gym.
00:48:36Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:48:40And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:48:46Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:48:49Now, let's get to the shoes. Every household gets a pair.
00:48:53I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:48:56Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:49:08That's it.
00:49:12Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
00:49:16Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:49:19People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:49:22Father, 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 prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:49:41pair of sneakers.
00:49:43Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:49:48That's right.
00:49:49Meanwhile, 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.
00:49:55He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:49:58Malik's lucky.
00:49:59He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:50:01Damn.
00:50:02Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:50:04My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:50:06All for him to end up behind bars.
00:50:09Malik's my son.
00:50:10I know him better than anyone.
00:50:12And he's not who you're saying he is.
00:50:14Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten 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?
00:50:23Your son breaks the law and disgraces this 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 wanna 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!
00:50:51Shut your mouth!
00:50:52Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:50:55Truly 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.
00:51:08Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:51:17Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:51:19Don't pull the ant card.
00:51:20My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:51:23The 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.
00:51:30Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:52:01Kneel!
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.
00:52:17Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes! Lick the shoes!
00:52:26If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:31It's my fault.
00:52:33All of it?
00:52:38Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:52:58Mom!
00:52:59MOM!
00:53:01Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:53:35Come on!
00:53:40Malik! Malik!
00:53:41You got it! Draft combine.
00:53:44Special 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. If 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.
00:54:38I'm gonna get signed, Mom.
00:54:40I'm gonna 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've managed to save her.
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.
00:55:03No.
00:55:04You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:55:07You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best.
00:55:09Ma, stop.
00:55:11You're working three jobs.
00:55:12In 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.
00:55:40Vic, 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've hurt her!
00:56:37Please, 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?
00:57:02Come on.
00:57:03Let's go buy 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!
00:57:26Stop!
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.
00:57:37Those born at the top.
00:57:38And 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 gonna 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!
00:58:09Malik, 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 gonna 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 in drywall.
00:58:37Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:58:39Alright?
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 gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:59:00Your mom's right.
00:59:01You gotta go to the Combine.
00:59:03You gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:59:05We all believe in you, Malik.
00:59:10Thank 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.
00:59:27Malik!
00:59:29Show them how we do it in drywall.
00:59:32Go get them, Malik.
00:59:33We're rooting for you!
01:00:01Oh 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.
01:01:10Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:01:11All final evaluations.
01:01:12All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:01:15Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:01:18Welcome to the Lakers.
01:01:20I'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.
01:01:53And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
01:01:57What are you waiting for?
01:01:58Sign 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.
01:02:19If 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? The 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.
01:03:01But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take 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. You can fly there in my private jet.
01:03:11Only the best for our new star player.
01:03:14Thank you all. I'll be off then. See 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. I'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.
01:03:30Alright. If 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 picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:03:59No way. Could it really be?
01:04:02No way. Could it really be?
01:04:04No way. Could it really be?
01:04:07No way.
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. Her 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. His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still
01:04:43got sent to the slammer.
01:04:53Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap. Looks 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.
01:05:10Isn't that Chase Holloway? I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating
01:05:16a gym to our town.
01:05:18Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:05:23Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future. Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:05:41Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:05:45Coach Coleman, it's an honor. Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:05:47It's the least I could do. If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be
01:05:51proud 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. Ready 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 were getting a new pair of shoes today.
01:06:14And that's not all. She'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. Every household gets a pair. I'll read out the names, so come up when
01:06:39you're called.
01:06:40Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young. 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. People like them deserve to be shamed,
01:07:05not rewarded.
01:07:07Father. Father, 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. Meanwhile, 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. He's dry well's real hometown hero.
01:07:42Malik's lucky. He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:07:45Damn. Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
01:07:48My brother gave Malik money when he left. All for him to end up behind bars.
01:07:53Malik's my son. I 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. Malik'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 gonna take the blame then, huh?
01:08:22I just wanna get Malik a pair of shoes. He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's
01:08:26always 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!
01:08:35Shut your mouth! Defending that vile boy in front of God like this? Truly shameless!
01:08:41I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:08:47You want the shoes? Fine.
01:08:52Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:09:00Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:09:03Don't pull the ant card. My son plays for the Lakers now. The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of
01:09:09him.
01:09:10If you want something from our family, you're gonna have to beg for it.
01:09:13Well, you want these shoes or not? Kneel and shine them clean!
01:09:18Kneel! Kneel! LL! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
01:09:27Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
01:09:47Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
01:09:48Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
01:09:48Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel
01:10:09if malik made mistakes then i failed him as his mother it's my fault all of it
01:10:44mom who dared to hurt my mom
01:11:23malik malik
01:11:25you got it draft combine special approval
01:11:31i did it
01:11:34hey where you going tell my mom
01:11:47what are you doing denise 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 please ben i'm fine i won't slow the line down you're moving at
01:12:04half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity if you can't pull your weight
01:12:08like
01:12:08everyone 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 gonna get signed mom i'm gonna put dry well on the mark i never doubted it malik
01:12:29not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate malik
01:12:35now listen how much for the travel about 800 bucks i i managed to save it i'll just skip the
01:12:43team hotel i'll find a hostel or a couch it's fine mom
01:12:46mom no you aren't sharing a room with strangers
01:12:51you need real sleep if you're gonna play your best ma stop
01:12:55you're working three jobs and your arm i don't want my dream to cost you everything
01:12:59we only need two hundred dollars more
01:13:02right your uncle victor borrowed two hundred 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
01:13:14victor denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can
01:13:19do is pitch in 500 for his new iphone he needs to look the part
01:13:23vict i come on denise i'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
01:13:36those shoes malik he didn't even graduate high school and you think a gutter rat like him's
01:13:43making the nba you're delusional exactly the kid hasn't even had a single day of professional
01:13:49training why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted how could you say that
01:13:54you really think that's all i am fine i'll prove you both wrong just watch i'm gonna be the number
01:13:59one
01:14:00pick the number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for two hundred dollars
01:14:06just to go get laughed off the court you're shameless damn straight now pay up
01:14:19what the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please victor that's for malik's
01:14:25combine trip he needs it when you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people
01:14:33they're in debt to that's way out of line watch your mouth you piece of
01:14:39shit whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come 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
01:15:15mom malik this world only respects two kinds of people
01:15:20those born at the top and those who fight their way up there basketball is your weapon malik
01:15:25so use it fight with it whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never
01:15:32let it go but mom what about your hand what are you gonna do while i'm gone for three months
01:15:37forget my hand even if my whole body stops working i'll make it to the day you come back
01:15:47malik
01:15:54malik i've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years take it use it for the combine
01:16:01logan i thought that was for your wedding nah it's all right man we can always postpone it linda's
01:16:06gonna roll her eyes at me but she'll understand i've been saving my tips from waiting tables
01:16:12but andre what about your tuition aren't you playing for boise state next year
01:16:17man my grades suck and you've got way more game than i do i'll stay here in drywall
01:16:21just go get that number one pick for us all right
01:16:30here's my share malik coach where'd you even get this much wait did you saw your pickup truck
01:16:37that old truck's been with me for 20 years carried me through every chapter of my life
01:16:42and now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream your mom's right you got to go
01:16:46to the
01:16:46combine and got to show those scouts what you got we all believe in you malik thank you
01:16:55thank you all so much thanks guys i'm getting that number one to pick you should get going
01:17:03go make us proud malik i'll be here every sunday praying for you
01:17:11malik
01:17:14show them how we do it in dry well go get them malik we're rooting for you
01:17:46oh my god
01:17:48who is that that kid's footwork his hang time his explosiveness
01:17:55that's exactly the kind of player we need
01:18:08how have i not heard anything about this kid who is that kid why 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 he's just some high school dropout a high school dropout
01:18:29it's almost like he's flying
01:18:48find out who he is now
01:18:53thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
01:18:59now that everything's official congratulations welcome to the lakers i'm madeline barnes i'm
01:19:05offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year how does that sound 20 million for a rookie
01:19:10that's the highest rookie contract in league history thank you but this is real right
01:19:21of course it is
01:19:24i've read your full scouting report malik you're not just a generational talent you're kind brave
01:19:30a real character guy and with that face heck 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 sign with us malik you 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 since the whole lakers team might end up yours
01:20:09with the way things are going mrs barnes i want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown
01:20:14back in dry well 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
01:20:23shot see the guy's got a heart of gold of course that won't be a problem lila you'll take
01:20:31the lead on the construction of the court and please none of this mrs barnes crap call me madeline
01:20:43thank you madeline but before i report to the team is it okay if i take in a trip home
01:20:48first
01:20:49i want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me absolutely you can
01:20:54fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player thank you all i'll be off
01:20:59then see
01:20:59you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet what if another team tries to catch him while
01:21:04he's gone you're right i'll have our g-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole
01:21:10time
01:21:11oh and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto
01:21:14all right if 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 project i assure you we'll build you a professional
01:21:29grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because i know the guy the gym's being
01:21:36built for
01:21:43no way could it really be
01:21:51thanks madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every
01:21:56family in my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the lakers team owner absolutely
01:22:01oh my people are going to love that i'll get started on it right now
01:22:12that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting
01:22:15arrested for male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies
01:22:22god what a fuck up his mom did everything she could to set him up for success and he
01:22:27got sent to the slammer
01:22:38ugh i knew i smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
01:22:46ugh i knew i smelled things cheap
01:22:51looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway i heard the lakers g
01:22:57-league
01:22:57team signed him after the combine and now they're donating a gym to our town naturally they picked
01:23:04chase's dad's company to build it wow this chase kid's got a bright future who knows maybe he'll
01:23:11be playing for the lakers soon
01:23:25hi malik i'm eric coleman head coach of the lakers g-league team coach coleman it's an honor thank you
01:23:30so much for picking me up it's the least i could do if you're putting dry well on the map
01:23:34kid the folks
01:23:35here should be proud of you hey i'm just a guy who loves to hoop it's about an hour's drive
01:23:41into town
01:23:42ready to hit the road
01:23:49all right everyone i've got some great news thanks to the generosity of lakers owner madeline barnes
01:23:55all of you will getting a new pair of shoes today and that's not all she's also putting three mil
01:24:02dollars into building us a real basketball gym imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling professional
01:24:08court and 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 now let's get to the shoes every household gets a pair i'll read
01:24:22out the names so come up when you're called ethan alberston morgan belmont chad samperson jalen tate
01:24:32connor westbrook marcus young that's it
01:24:41father i i didn't hear molex name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well
01:24:48people like
01:24:48them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father father in the name of the lord i beg you help me
01:24:58malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
01:25:04prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings let alone a
01:25:10pair of sneakers everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags
01:25:16that's right meanwhile chase here got signed by the lakers g-league squad he's the whole reason
01:25:21they're building the gym and giving us these shoes he's drywell's real hometown hero malik's lucky he
01:25:27doesn't deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think malik would stoop that low my brother gave malik
01:25:33money when he left all for him to end up behind bars malik's my son i know him better than
01:25:40anyone and he's
01:25:41not who you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days at most malik's
01:25:47been
01:25:47gone for over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell your son
01:25:52breaks
01:25:52the law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of
01:25:57shoes
01:25:57what if mrs barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik and pulls the plug on the gym
01:26:03project who's going to take the blame then huh i 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 but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal
01:26:18shut your mouth defending that vile boy in front of god like this truly shameless
01:26:25i'll throw those shoes in the trash before i give them to your son
01:26:31you want the shoes fine
01:26:37then crawl over here and clean them
01:26:45chase i'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the lakers now the freaking lankers
01:26:52donated these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're going to have
01:26:57to beg for it well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
01:27:30kneel
01:27:31Could 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.
01:27:45Lick the shoes!
01:27:48Lick the shoes!
01:27:49Lick the shoes!
01:27:54If Malik made mistakes,
01:27:57then I failed him as his mother.
01:28:00It's my fault.
01:28:01All of it.
01:28:26Mom!
01:28:27MOM!
01:28:29WHO DARED TO HURT MY MOM!
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