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00:25Malik! Malik!
00:27You got it!
00:28Draft Combine.
00:29Special Approval.
00:33I did it.
00:36Hey, where are you going?
00:38Tell my mom!
00:48What are you doing?
00:50Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:52Did you ever see a doctor?
00:54It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:56I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:58Malik needs it for his Combine.
01:00Well, that's not my problem, is it?
01:02Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
01:04You won't? You're moving at half speed.
01:05And this? What the fuck is this?
01:07This place isn't a charity.
01:09If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
01:10We clear?
01:16Mom!
01:18Mom!
01:19Great news.
01:20They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
01:24I'm gonna get signed, Mom. I'm gonna put Drywell on the mark.
01:27I never doubted it, Malik.
01:30Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
01:34Malik.
01:36Now, listen.
01:38How much for the travel?
01:39About 800 bucks.
01:41I managed to save it.
01:43I'll just skip the team hotel.
01:45I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
01:48No.
01:49You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
01:52You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best.
01:55Ma, stop.
01:56You're working three jobs.
01:58And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
02:00We only need $200 more.
02:03Right?
02:04Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
02:08I'll just get him to pay me back.
02:10Let's go find him.
02:14Victor?
02:15Denise, perfect timing.
02:17Chase is heading to the Combine.
02:19And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
02:23He needs to look the part.
02:25Vic, I-
02:25Come on, Denise!
02:27I'll be a win for the whole family!
02:29Don't start acting cheap now!
02:34Malik's leaving tonight, too,
02:35so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
02:40Malik?
02:40He didn't even graduate high school!
02:43And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
02:46You're fucking delusional!
02:47Exactly.
02:48The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
02:51Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
02:54How could you say that?
02:55You really think that's all I am?
02:57Fine.
02:58I'll prove you both wrong.
02:59Just watch.
03:00I'm gonna be the number one pick.
03:02The number one pick?
03:03You actually believe that crap?
03:06You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
03:10You're shameless!
03:11Damn straight.
03:12Now pay up!
03:20What the hell is wrong with you guys?
03:22You could've hurt her!
03:23Please, Victor.
03:25That's for Malik's Combine trip.
03:27He needs it!
03:29When you borrow money, you pay it back.
03:32Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
03:36That's way out of line.
03:38Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
03:44Whatever. The money's ours now.
03:46Who cares what they think?
03:48Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
03:54Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
03:56I'll keep working.
03:58Save money to fix your hand.
04:00What did you just say?
04:10Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
04:16Mom.
04:17Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
04:21Those born at the top.
04:23And those who fight their way up there.
04:25Basketball is your weapon, Malik!
04:27So use it! Fight with it!
04:29Whatever people say,
04:30however hard it gets,
04:32you hold onto it and never let it go.
04:34But Mom,
04:35what about your hand?
04:36What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
04:39Forget my hand.
04:40Even if my whole body stops working,
04:42I'll make it to the day you come back.
04:48Malik!
04:55Malik,
04:55I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
04:58Take it.
04:59Use it for the Combine.
05:02Logan,
05:03I thought that was for your wedding.
05:05Nah, it's alright, man.
05:06We can always postpone it.
05:07Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
05:10I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
05:13But Andre,
05:14what about your tuition?
05:16Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
05:19Man, my grades suck.
05:20And you've got way more game than I do.
05:21I'll stay here in Drywell.
05:23Just go get that number one pick for us.
05:25Alright?
05:31Here's my share, Malik.
05:32Coach, where'd you even get this much?
05:34Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
05:38That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
05:41Carried me through every chapter of my life.
05:43And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
05:46Your mom's right.
05:47You gotta go to the Combine.
05:48And gotta show those scouts what you got.
05:50We all believe in you, Malik.
05:56Thank you all so much.
05:58Thanks, guys.
05:59I'm getting that number one to pick.
06:01You should get going.
06:04Go make us proud, Malik.
06:06I'll be here every Sunday, praying for you.
06:12Malik!
06:15Show them how we do it in Drywell!
06:17Go get them, Malik!
06:19We're rooting for you!
06:45We're rooting for you!
06:47Oh, my God!
06:49Who is that?
06:51That kid's footwork.
06:53His hang time.
06:55His explosiveness.
06:56That's exactly the kind of player we need.
07:10How have I not heard anything about this kid?
07:12Who is that kid?
07:13Why isn't he on the list?
07:16Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
07:19No, Mrs. Barnes.
07:21He's just some high school dropout.
07:23A high school dropout?
07:30It's almost like he's flying.
07:49Find out who he is.
07:51Now.
07:55Thank you for your patience, Malik.
07:57All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
08:00Now that everything's official, congratulations.
08:03Welcome to the Lakers.
08:05I'm Madeline Barnes.
08:06I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
08:09How does that sound?
08:1020 million for a rookie?
08:12That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
08:17But this is real, right?
08:22Of course it is.
08:25I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
08:27You're not just a generational talent.
08:29You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
08:33And with that face?
08:35Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
08:38And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
08:42What are you waiting for?
08:44Sign with us, Malik.
08:45You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
08:51You're number one in my heart, too.
09:04If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
09:07Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
09:12Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
09:16Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
09:20The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
09:28See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
09:30Of course, that won't be a problem.
09:31Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
09:34And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
09:37Call me Madeline.
09:38Yeah!
09:45Thank you, Madeline.
09:46But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
09:50I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
09:54Absolutely. You can fly there in my private jet.
09:57Only the best for our new star player.
09:59Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
10:01Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
10:04What if another team tries to touch him while he's gone?
10:08You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
10:12Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
10:16Alright. If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
10:26Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
10:29I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
10:33Hold on.
10:35You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
10:45No way. Could it really be?
10:52Thanks, Madeline.
10:54Oh, and one more thing. Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
10:58We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
11:01Absolutely. Oh, my people are going to love that.
11:05I'll get started on it right now.
11:13That's her. Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
11:19Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
11:23God, what a fuck-up. His mom did everything she could to set him up for success and he still
11:28got sent to the slammer.
11:39Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
11:43Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
11:47Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
11:52Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
11:55Isn't that Chase Holloway? I heard the Lakers G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating
12:02a gym to our town.
12:04Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
12:08Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
12:11Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
12:26Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers G League team.
12:30Coach Coleman, it's an honor. Thank you so much for picking me up.
12:33It's the least I could do.
12:34If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
12:38Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
12:42It's about an hour's drive into town. Ready to hit the road?
12:51All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
12:53Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
13:00And that's not all.
13:01She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
13:06Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
13:10And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
13:15Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
13:18Now, let's get to the shoes.
13:21Every household gets a pair.
13:23I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
13:26Ethan Alberston,
13:27Morgan Belmont,
13:29Chad Samperson,
13:31Jalen Tate,
13:33Connor Westbrook,
13:36Marcus Young.
13:38That's it.
13:42Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
13:46Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
13:49People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
13:52Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
13:59Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
14:05The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
14:08and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
14:13Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
14:17That's right.
14:18Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers G League squad.
14:22He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
14:25He's dry well's real hometown hero.
14:27Malik's lucky. He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
14:30Damn. Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
14:33My brother gave Malik money when he left.
14:36All for him to end up behind bars.
14:38Malik's my son.
14:40I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is!
14:44Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
14:48Malik's been gone for over a month.
14:50What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
14:53Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
14:56and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
14:59What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
15:04project?
15:05Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
15:07I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
15:09He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
15:14Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
15:20Shut your mouth!
15:22Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
15:24Truly shameless!
15:26I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
15:32You want the shoes? Fine.
15:38Then crawl over here and clean them.
15:45Chase, I'm your aunt.
15:49Don't pull the ant card.
15:50My son plays for the Lakers now.
15:52The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
15:55If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
15:59Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
16:03Kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel!
16:32Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
16:34My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
16:35I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
16:38Okay, then. Go ahead.
16:55If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
17:00It's my fault. All of it.
17:08Shake! Shake! Shake! Sharon!
17:14Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
17:27Mom!
17:30Who dared to hurt my mom?
17:49Who dared to hurt her?
17:56Who dared to hurt her?
17:57Come on!
17:57Come on!
18:11Malik!
18:13Malik!
18:14You got it!
18:15Draft combine.
18:16Special approval.
18:20I did it.
18:23Hey, where are you going?
18:25Tell my mom!
18:35What are you doing?
18:37Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
18:40Did you ever see a doctor?
18:42It's fine.
18:42I'm used to it.
18:43I don't want to waste money on treatment.
18:45Malik needs it for his combine.
18:47Well, that's not my problem, is it?
18:49Please, Ben.
18:50I'm fine.
18:50I won't slow the line down.
18:51You won't?
18:51I promise.
18:52You're moving at half speed.
18:53And this?
18:53What the fuck is this?
18:54This place isn't a charity.
18:56If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
18:58We clear?
19:03Mom!
19:06Mom, great news.
19:07They officially let me into the NBA draft combine.
19:10It starts in two days.
19:11I'm going to get signed, Mom.
19:13I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
19:15I never doubted it, Malik.
19:17Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
19:21Malik.
19:23Now, listen.
19:25How much for the travel?
19:27About 800 bucks.
19:28I managed to save it.
19:30I'll just skip the team hotel.
19:32I'll find a hostel or a couch.
19:34It's fine, Mom.
19:35No.
19:36You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
19:39You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
19:42Ma, stop.
19:43You're working three jobs.
19:45And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
19:47We only need $200 more.
19:50Right?
19:51Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
19:55I'll just get him to pay me back.
19:57Let's go find him.
20:01Victor?
20:03Denise, perfect timing.
20:04Chase is heading to the Combine.
20:06And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
20:10He needs to look the part.
20:12Vic, I...
20:13Come on, Denise!
20:14I'll be a win for the whole family!
20:16Don't start acting cheap now!
20:21Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
20:27Malik?
20:28He didn't even graduate high school.
20:30And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
20:33You're fucking delusional!
20:34Exactly.
20:35The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
20:38Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
20:41How could you say that?
20:43You really think that's all I am?
20:44Fine.
20:45I'll prove you both wrong.
20:46Just watch.
20:47I'm going to be the number one pick.
20:49The number one pick?
20:51You actually believe that crap?
20:53You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
20:56You're shameless!
20:58Damn straight.
20:59Now pay up!
21:07What the hell is wrong with you guys?
21:09You could have hurt her!
21:10Please, Victor.
21:12That's for Malik's Combine trip.
21:14He needs it!
21:17When you borrow money, you pay it back.
21:19Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
21:23That's way out of line.
21:26Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
21:31Whatever.
21:32The money's ours now.
21:34Who cares what they think?
21:35Come on.
21:36Let's go by Chase that new phone.
21:41Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
21:43I'll keep working.
21:45Save money to fix your hand.
21:47What did you just say?
21:57Mom, stop!
21:59Stop it!
21:59Look at me!
22:01Look at me!
22:03Mom.
22:04Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
22:08Those born at the top.
22:10And those who fight their way up there.
22:12Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
22:14So use it!
22:15Fight with it!
22:16Whatever people say,
22:18however hard it gets,
22:19you hold on to it and never let it go.
22:21But Mom,
22:22what about your hand?
22:24What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
22:26Forget my hand.
22:27Even if my whole body stops working,
22:29I'll make it to the day you come back.
22:36Malik.
22:36Malik!
22:42Malik,
22:42I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
22:45Take it.
22:46Use it for the Combine.
22:49Logan,
22:50I thought that was for your wedding.
22:52Nah, it's alright, man.
22:53We can always postpone it.
22:55Linda's going to roll her eyes at me,
22:56but she'll understand.
22:58I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
23:00But Andre,
23:01what about your tuition?
23:03Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
23:06Man, my grades suck.
23:07And you've got way more game than I do.
23:08I'll stay here in drywall.
23:10Just go get that number one pick for us.
23:12Alright?
23:18Here's my share, Malik.
23:19Coach, where'd you even get this much?
23:21Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
23:25That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
23:28Carried me through every chapter of my life.
23:30And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
23:33Your mom's right.
23:34You've got to go to the Combine.
23:35And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
23:38We all believe in you, Malik.
23:43Thank you all so much.
23:45Thanks, guys.
23:46I'm getting that number one to pick.
23:48Malik, you should get going.
23:51Go make us proud, Malik.
23:53I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
23:59Malik!
24:02Show them how we do it in drywall.
24:05Go get them, Malik.
24:06We're rooting for you.
24:08We're rooting for you.
24:34Oh, my God.
24:37Who is that?
24:39That kid's footwork.
24:41His hang time, his explosiveness.
24:43That's exactly the kind of player we need.
24:57How have I not heard anything about this kid?
24:59Who is that kid?
25:00Why isn't he on the list?
25:03Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
25:06No, Mrs. Barnes.
25:08He's just some high school dropout.
25:10A high school dropout?
25:17It's almost like he's flying.
25:36Find out who he is.
25:38Now.
25:42Thank you for your patience, Malik.
25:44All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
25:47Now that everything's official, congratulations.
25:50Welcome to the Lakers.
25:52I'm Madeline Barnes.
25:53I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
25:56How does that sound?
25:5720 million for a rookie?
25:59That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
26:04But this is real, right?
26:09Of course it is.
26:12I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
26:14You're not just a generational talent.
26:16You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
26:20And with that face?
26:22Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
26:25And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
26:30What are you waiting for?
26:31Sign with us, Malik.
26:33You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
26:39You're number one in my heart, too.
26:51If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
26:54Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
26:59Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
27:03Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
27:07The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
27:15See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
27:17Of course, that won't be a problem.
27:19Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
27:21And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
27:24Call me Madeline.
27:32Thank you, Madeline.
27:33But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take a trip home first?
27:37I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
27:41Absolutely.
27:42You can fly there in my private jet.
27:44Only the best for our new star player.
27:46Thank you all.
27:47I'll be off then.
27:47See you later.
27:49Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
27:51What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
27:55You're right.
27:56I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
27:59Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
28:03All right.
28:04If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
28:13Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
28:16I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
28:20Hold on.
28:22You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
28:32No way.
28:33Could it really be?
28:40Thanks, Madeline.
28:41Oh, and one more thing.
28:42Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
28:46We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
28:48Absolutely.
28:50Oh, my people are going to love that.
28:52I'll get started on it right now.
29:00That's her.
29:01Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
29:06Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
29:10God, what a fuck-up.
29:12His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
29:26Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
29:30Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
29:34Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
29:39Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
29:42Isn't that Chase Holloway?
29:44I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
29:50town.
29:51Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
29:55Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
29:58Who knows?
29:59Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
30:13Hi, Malik.
30:14I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
30:17Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
30:18Thank you so much for picking me up.
30:20It's the least I could do.
30:21If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
30:25Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
30:29It's about an hour's drive into town.
30:31Ready to hit the road?
30:38All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
30:40Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
30:47And that's not all.
30:48She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
30:53Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
30:57And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
31:02Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
31:06Now, let's get to the shoes.
31:08Every household gets a pair.
31:10I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
31:11Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
31:25And that's it.
31:29Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
31:33Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
31:36People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
31:39Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
31:47Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
31:52The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
31:58pair of sneakers.
32:00Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
32:04That's right.
32:05Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
32:09He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
32:12He's dry well's real hometown hero.
32:14Malik's lucky.
32:15He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
32:18Damn.
32:18Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
32:20My brother gave Malik money when he left.
32:23All for him to end up behind bars.
32:25Malik's my son.
32:26I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
32:31Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
32:35Malik's been gone for over a month.
32:37What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
32:40Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
32:45free pair of shoes?
32:46What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
32:51project?
32:52Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
32:54I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
32:57He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
33:01Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
33:07Shut your mouth!
33:09Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
33:11Truly shameless!
33:13I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
33:19You want the shoes? Fine.
33:25Then crawl over here and clean them.
33:33Chase, I'm your aunt.
33:36Don't pull the ant card.
33:37My son plays for the Lakers now.
33:40The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
33:42If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
33:46Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
33:50Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil,
34:03Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil,
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34:04Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil,
34:08Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil, Neil,
34:19Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
34:21My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
34:22I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
34:25Okay, then. Go ahead.
34:43If Malik made mistakes,
34:45then I failed him as his mother.
34:47It's my fault.
34:49All of it.
35:07Mom!
35:18Who dared to hurt my mom?
35:20Mom!
35:22Who dared to hurt my mom?
35:23Who dared to hurt my mom?
35:58I didn't in the lawn.
36:00Malik!
36:01You got it!
36:02Draft combine.
36:03Special approval.
36:07I did it.
36:10Hey, where are you going?
36:12Tell my mom!
36:22What are you doing?
36:25Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
36:27Did you ever see a doctor?
36:29It's fine. I'm used to it.
36:30I don't want to waste money on treatment.
36:32Malik needs it for his combine.
36:34Well, that's not my problem, is it?
36:36Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
36:38You won't? You're moving at half speed.
36:40And this? What the fuck is this?
36:42This place isn't a charity.
36:43If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
36:50Mom!
36:53Mom, great news.
36:54They officially let me into the NBA draft combine.
36:57It starts in two days.
36:58I'm going to get signed, Mom.
36:59I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
37:02I never doubted it, Malik.
37:04Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
37:08Malik.
37:10Now, listen.
37:12How much for the travel?
37:14About 800 bucks.
37:16I managed to save it.
37:17I'll just skip the team hotel.
37:19I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
37:22No.
37:23You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
37:26You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
37:29Ma, stop.
37:30You're working three jobs.
37:32In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
37:35We only need $200 more.
37:37Right?
37:38Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
37:43I'll just get him to pay me back.
37:44Let's go find him.
37:49Victor?
37:50Denise, perfect timing.
37:52Chase is heading to the combine.
37:53And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
37:57He needs to look the part.
37:59Vic, I...
38:00Come on, Denise.
38:01I'll be a win for the whole family.
38:03Don't start acting cheap now.
38:08Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
38:14Malik?
38:15He didn't even graduate high school.
38:17And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
38:20You're fucking delusional.
38:22Exactly.
38:22The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
38:25Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
38:29How could you say that?
38:30You really think that's all I am?
38:31Fine.
38:32I'll prove you both wrong.
38:33Just watch.
38:34I'm going to be the number one pick.
38:36The number one pick?
38:38You actually believe that crap?
38:40You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
38:44You're shameless!
38:45Damn straight.
38:46Now pay up!
38:55What the hell is wrong with you guys?
38:56You could have hurt her!
38:57Please, Victor.
38:59That's for Malik's combine trip.
39:01He needs it!
39:04When you borrow money, you pay it back.
39:06Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
39:10That's way out of line!
39:13Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
39:19What?
39:19Whatever.
39:19The money's ours now.
39:21Who cares what they think?
39:22Come on.
39:23Let's go by Chase that new phone.
39:29Mom, I'll just not go to the combine.
39:31I'll keep working.
39:32Save money to fix your hand.
39:34What did you just say?
39:44Mom, stop!
39:46Stop it!
39:46Look at me!
39:50Mom.
39:52Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
39:55Those born at the top.
39:57And those who fight their way up there.
39:59Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
40:01So use it!
40:02Fight with it!
40:03Whatever people say,
40:05however hard it gets,
40:06you hold on to it and never let it go.
40:08But Mom,
40:09what about your hand?
40:10What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
40:13Forget my hand.
40:14Even if my whole body stops working,
40:16I'll make it to the day you come back.
40:23Malik!
40:29Malik,
40:30I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
40:33Take it.
40:33Use it for the combine.
40:36Logan,
40:37I thought that was for your wedding.
40:39Nah, it's alright, man.
40:40We can always postpone it.
40:42Linda's going to roll her eyes at me,
40:43but she'll understand.
40:45I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
40:47But Andre,
40:48what about your tuition?
40:50Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
40:53Man, my grades suck.
40:54And you've got way more game than I do.
40:56I'll stay here in drywall.
40:57Just go get that number one pick for us.
40:59Alright?
41:05Here's my share, Malik.
41:07Coach, where'd you even get this much?
41:09Wait,
41:09did you sell your pickup truck?
41:12That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
41:15Carried me through every chapter of my life.
41:17And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
41:20Your mom's right.
41:21You've got to go to the combine.
41:23You've got to show those scouts what you've got.
41:25We all believe in you, Malik.
41:30Thank you all so much.
41:32Thanks, guys.
41:33I'm getting that number one to pick.
41:35You should get going.
41:38Go make us proud, Malik.
41:40I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
41:46Malik!
41:49Show them how we do it in drywall.
41:52Go get them, Malik.
41:53We're rooting for you.
42:09Oh, my God.
42:11Oh, my God.
42:24Who is that?
42:26That kid's footwork.
42:28His hang time.
42:29His explosiveness.
42:31That's exactly the kind of player we need.
42:44How have I not heard anything about this kid?
42:46Who is that kid?
42:48Why isn't he on the list?
42:50Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
42:53No, Mrs. Barnes.
42:55He's just some high school dropout.
42:57A high school dropout?
43:04It's almost like he's flying.
43:24Find out who he is.
43:25Now.
43:29Thank you for your patience, Malik.
43:31All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
43:34Now that everything's official, congratulations.
43:37Welcome to the Lakers.
43:39I'm Madeline Barnes.
43:40I'm offering you a rookie contract worth $20 million a year.
43:43How does that sound?
43:44$20 million for a rookie?
43:46That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
43:51But this is real, right?
43:56Of course it is.
43:59I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
44:01You're not just a generational talent.
44:03You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
44:07And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
44:12And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
44:17What are you waiting for?
44:18Sign with us, Malik.
44:19You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
44:26You're number one in my heart, too.
44:38If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
44:42Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
44:46Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
44:50Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
44:54The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
45:02See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
45:04Of course, that won't be a problem.
45:06Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
45:08And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
45:11Call me Madeline.
45:19Thank you, Madeline.
45:20But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
45:24I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
45:28Absolutely.
45:29You can fly there in my private jet.
45:31Only the best for our new star player.
45:34Thank you all. I'll be off then. See you later.
45:36Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
45:38What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
45:42You're right. I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
45:46Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
45:50All right.
45:51If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
46:00Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
46:03I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
46:07Hold on.
46:09You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
46:19No way. Could it really be?
46:27Thanks, Madeline.
46:28Oh, and one more thing.
46:29Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
46:33We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
46:35Absolutely.
46:37Oh, my people are going to love that.
46:39I'll get started on it right now.
46:47That's her.
46:48Her son went to the city to play basketball,
46:50but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
46:53Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
46:58God, what a fuck-up.
46:59His mom did everything she could to set him up for success,
47:02and he still got sent to the slammer.
47:13Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
47:17Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
47:21Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
47:26Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
47:29Isn't that Chase Holloway?
47:31I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine,
47:35and now they're donating a gym to our town.
47:38Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
47:42Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
47:45Who knows? Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
48:00Hi, Malik. I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
48:04Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
48:06Thank you so much for picking me up.
48:07It's the least I could do.
48:08You're putting dry well on the map, kid.
48:10The folks here should be proud of you.
48:12Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
48:16It's about an hour's drive into town.
48:18Ready to hit the road?
48:25All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
48:28Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
48:31all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes today.
48:34And that's not all.
48:36She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
48:40Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
48:44And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
48:50Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
48:53Now, let's get to the shoes.
48:55Every household gets a pair.
48:57I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
48:59Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
49:12That's it.
49:16Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
49:20Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
49:23People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
49:26Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
49:34Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
49:39The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
49:42and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
49:47Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
49:51That's right.
49:52Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
49:56He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
49:59He's Drywell's real hometown hero.
50:01Malik's lucky.
50:02He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
50:05Damn.
50:06Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
50:07My brother gave Malik money when he left.
50:10All for him to end up behind bars.
50:13Malik's my son.
50:14I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
50:18Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
50:22Malik's been gone for over a month.
50:24What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
50:27Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
50:30and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
50:33What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik
50:37and pulls the plug on the gym project?
50:39Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
50:41I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
50:44He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
50:48Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
50:51but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
50:54Shut your mouth!
50:56Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
50:59Truly shameless!
51:00I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
51:06You want the shoes?
51:08Fine.
51:12Then crawl over here and clean them.
51:21Chase, I'm your aunt.
51:23Don't pull the ant card.
51:24My son plays for the Lakers now.
51:27The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
51:30If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
51:33Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
51:38Kneel!
51:39Kneel!
51:42Kneel!
51:43Kneel!
51:44Kneel!
51:45Kneel!
51:46Kneel!
51:46Kneel!
51:47Kneel!
51:48Kneel!
52:02Kneel!
52:04Kneel!
52:06Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
52:08My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
52:10I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
52:12Okay, then.
52:13Go ahead.
52:20Lick the shoes!
52:22Lick the shoes!
52:24Lick the shoes!
52:25Lick the shoes!
52:29If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
52:35It's my fault.
52:37All of it.
52:38All of it.
52:43Shake!
52:44Shake!
52:45Shake!
52:47Shake!
52:48Shake!
52:49Shake!
52:50Shake!
52:51Shake!
52:51Shake!
52:53Lick the shoes!
52:54Lick the shoes!
52:56Lick the shoes!
53:02Mom!
53:04Who dared to hurt my mom?
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