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00:00:27Malik! Malik!
00:00:29You got it! Draft Combine. Special approval.
00:00:35I did it.
00:00:38Hey, where are you going?
00:00:40Tell my mom!
00:00:50What are you doing?
00:00:53Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:00:55Did you ever see a doctor?
00:00:57It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:01:02Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:01:04Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:01:06You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
00:01:10This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:01:18Mom!
00:01:21Mom!
00:01:21Mom! Great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:26I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put Drywell on the mark.
00:01:30I never doubted it, Malik.
00:01:32Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
00:01:38Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:01:42About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
00:01:49couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:01:50No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:01:57Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:02:03We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:11I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:02:17Victor?
00:02:18Victor? Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is
00:02:23pitch in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
00:02:27Vic, I... Come on, Denise!
00:02:29I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:36Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:42Malik? He didn't even graduate high school.
00:02:45And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
00:02:50Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:02:53Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:02:56How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:03:02I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:03:04The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
00:03:11court? You're shameless!
00:03:13Damn straight! Now pay up!
00:03:23What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could've hurt her!
00:03:25Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:03:32When you borrow money, you pay it back. Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way
00:03:39out of line!
00:03:41Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:47Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think? Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:03:57Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:04:02What did you just say?
00:04:12Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:04:18Mom.
00:04:19Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:04:23Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
00:04:27Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it!
00:04:31Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:04:36But mom, what about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:04:41Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:04:51Malik!
00:04:57Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years. Take it. Use it for the Combine.
00:05:05Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:05:07Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:05:13I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:05:15But Andre, what about your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:05:21Man, my grades suck. And you've got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in Drywall.
00:05:25Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:05:33Here's my share, Malik.
00:05:34Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:05:40That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:45And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:05:48Your mom's right. You gotta go to the Combine. And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:05:53We all believe in you, Malik.
00:05:58Thank you all so much.
00:06:00Thanks, guys. I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:06:03You should get going.
00:06:06Go make us proud, Malik. I'll be here every Sunday, praying for you.
00:06:14Malik!
00:06:17Show them how we do it in Drywall!
00:06:20Go get em, Malik! We're rooting for ya!
00:06:24I'm not sure how we're doing this.
00:06:27Alright, guys.
00:06:27Go!
00:06:28I'm not sure how we're doing this.
00:06:30I'm not sure how they're doing this, but I'm not sure how we're doing it.
00:06:32Let's go!
00:06:32Go!
00:06:34Go!
00:06:36Mom!
00:06:39Oh my god!
00:06:40I'm not sure how we're doing it.
00:06:41Hang on!
00:06:42No!
00:06:49Oh my god!
00:06:52Who 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.
00:09:06If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:09Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:15Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:18Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:22The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:30See? The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:32Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:34Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:36And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:09:39Call me Madeline.
00:09:47Thank you, Madeline.
00:09:48But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:09:52I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:09:56Absolutely.
00:09:57You can fly there in my private jet.
00:09:59Only the best for our new star player.
00:10:02Thank you all.
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.
00:10:18If 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 the 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 pick 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
00:12:04a gym to our town.
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.
00:12:55Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will getting a new pair
00:13:01of 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
00:13:17of 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.
00:14:08Depositation of any form is both illegal and immoral.
00:14:11And is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
00:14:15Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:19That's right.
00:14:21Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:14:24He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:14:27He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:14:29Malik's lucky.
00:14:30He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:14:33Damn.
00:14:33Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:14:35My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:14:38All for him to end up behind bars.
00:14:41Malik's my son.
00:14:42I know him better than anyone.
00:14:44And he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:46Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:14:50Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:14:52What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:14:55Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town.
00:14:58And you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
00:15:01What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik 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? Fine.
00:15:40Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:15:49Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:15:51Don't pull the ant card.
00:15:52My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:15:55The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:15:58If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:01Well, if you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:06Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
00:16:15Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
00:16:16Kneel! Kneel!
00:16:32Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
00:16:35Coach, could you all hang back for a moment? My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:16:37I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:16:40Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:16:57If Malik made mistakes
00:17:00Then I failed him as his mother
00:17:03It's my fault
00:17:05All of it
00:17:30Mom!
00:17:33Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:18:10You
00:18:12Malik Malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:18:19Did it hey, where you going tell my mom
00:18:34What are you doing
00:18:37Denise why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:41It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment Malik needs it for his combine
00:18:47Well, that's not my problem. Is it please Ben? I'm fine. I won't slow the line down
00:18:50You won't you're moving at half speed and this what the fuck is this?
00:18:54This place isn't a charity if you can't pull your weight like everyone else you're out we clear
00:19:02Mom
00:19:05Mom great news they officially let me into the NBA draft combine it starts in two days
00:19:10I'm gonna get signed mom. I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it Malik
00:19:16Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate
00:19:20Malik
00:19:22Now listen
00:19:24How much for the travel about 800 bucks?
00:19:28I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine
00:19:33mom. No
00:19:35You aren't sharing a room with strangers
00:19:38You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best
00:19:41Ma stop
00:19:42You're working three jobs and your arm. I don't want my dream to cost you everything
00:19:47We only need two hundred dollars more
00:19:49Right your uncle victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited edition sneakers. I'll just get him to
00:19:55pay me back
00:19:56Let's go find him
00:20:01Victor
00:20:02Denise perfect timing chase is heading to the combine and as his aunt the least you can do is pitch
00:20:07in 500 for his new iphone
00:20:09He needs to look the part
00:20:11I come on denise. I'll be a win for the whole family. Don't start acting cheap now
00:20:20Malik's leaving tonight, too
00:20:21So I was hoping you could pay me back the 200 you borrowed for those shoes
00:20:26Malik
00:20:27He didn't even graduate high school
00:20:29And you think a gutter rat like him's making the nba you're fucking delusional
00:20:33Exactly the 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 you really think that's all I am fine?
00:20:44I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch i'm gonna be the number one pick
00:20:48The number one pick you actually believe that crap you're begging for 200 just to go get laughed off the
00:20:55court
00:20:56You're shameless damn straight now pay up
00:21:07What the hell is wrong with you guys you could have hurt her please victor
00:21:11That's for malik's combine trip. He needs it
00:21:16When you borrow money you pay it back who steals from the same people they're in debt to
00:21:23That's way out of line
00:21:25Watch your mouth you piece of shit
00:21:31Whatever the money's ours now who cares what they think come on let's go by chase that new phone
00:21:41Mom i'll just not go to the combine i'll keep working save money to fix your hand
00:21:46What did you just say
00:21:57Mom stop stop it look at me
00:22:02Mom
00:22:04Malik this world only respects two kinds of people
00:22:07Those born at the top and those who fight their way up there
00:22:11Basketball is your weapon malik so use it fight with it
00:22:16Whatever people say however hard it gets you hold on to it and never let it go
00:22:20But mom
00:22:21What about your hand?
00:22:23What are you gonna do while i'm gone for three months forget my hand even if my whole body stops
00:22:28working?
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 take it use it for the combine
00:22:48Logan
00:22:49I thought that was for your wedding nah, it's all right, man
00:22:52We can always postpone it linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand
00:22:57I've been saving my tips from waiting tables
00:22:59But andre what about your tuition aren't you playing for boise state next year
00:23:05Man my grades suck and you've got way more game than i do i'll stay here in drywall
00:23:09Just go get that number one pick for us all right
00:23:17Here's my share malik coach where'd you even get this much wait did you saw your pickup truck
00:23:24That old trucks been with me for 20 years carried me through every chapter of my life
00:23:29And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream your mom's right you got to go
00:23:34to the combine
00:23:35And got to show those scouts what you got we all believe in you malik
00:23:39Thank you
00:23:42Thank you all so much thanks guys i'm getting that number one to pick
00:23:47You should get going
00:23:50Go make us proud malik i'll be here every sunday praying for you
00:23:58Malik
00:24:01Show them how we do it in drywall go get them malik we're rooting for you
00:24:25oh
00:24:26oh my god
00:24:36who is that
00:24:38that kid's footwork his hang time his explosiveness that's exactly the kind of player we need
00:24:56How have i not heard anything about this kid who is that kid why isn't he on the list
00:25:02Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me
00:25:05no mrs barnes he's just some high school dropout a high school dropout
00:25:17it's almost like he's flying
00:25:40it's almost like he's flying
00:25:41thank you for your patience malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
00:25:46now that everything's official congratulations
00:25:49welcome to the lakers i'm madeline barnes i'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20
00:25:54millions a year how does that sound
00:25:5620 million for a rookie that's the highest rookie contract in league history
00:26:02thank 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
00:26:16you're kind brave a real character guy and with that face
00:26:21heck your jerseys are gonna sell out in minutes and rest assured your contract incentives will reflect
00:26:27that what are you waiting for sign with us malik you know you're not just this year's
00:26:34number one pick
00:26:38you're number one in my heart too
00:26:50if you've got any other conditions just name them
00:26:54since the whole lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going
00:26:58mrs barnes i want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown
00:27:02back in drywell my teammates and i only have a dirt lot by the road to play on
00:27:06the guys there are full of talent 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
00:27:19lead on the construction 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 thank you all
00:27:46i'll be off then see you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet what if another team
00:27:51tries to punch him while he's gone you're right i'll have our g lead coach pick him up and stay
00:27:57by
00:27:57his side the whole time oh and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court
00:28:01pronto all 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
00:28:24built for no 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 family in
00:28:44my
00:28:44hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the lakers team owner absolutely oh my people are going to
00:28:50love that i'll get started on it right now that's her her son went to the city to play basketball
00:29:02but
00:29:02he ended up getting arrested for male 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
00:29:25ugh i knew i smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:29:33ugh i knew i smelled thing cheap
00:29:38looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that chase holloway i heard the lakers g
00:29:44league team 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 wow this chase kid's got a bright future
00:29:57who 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 here
00:30:22should 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 and that's not all she's also putting three
00:30:49mil dollars into building us a real basketball gym imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling
00:30:55professional court and plus this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate
00:31:01need of work mrs barnes has truly blessed us all now let's get to the shoes every household
00:31:08gets a pair i'll read out the name so come up when you're called ethan alberston morgan belmont
00:31:15chad samperson jalen tate connor westbrook marcus young that's it
00:31:28father i i didn't hear mowlick'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 father in the name of the lord i beg you help
00:31:42me
00:31:46malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
00:31:51the prostitation of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the lord's blessings let
00:31:57alone a pair of sneakers everyone knows he got locked 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 drywell's real hometown hero malik's lucky he
00:32:15doesn't deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think malik would stoop that low my brother gave malik
00:32:21money when he left all for him to end up behind bars malik's my son i know him better than
00:32:27anyone
00:32:27and he's not who you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days at
00:32:33most
00:32:34malik's been gone for over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell
00:32:39your son breaks the law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:32:44free
00:32:44pair of shoes what if mrs barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like malik and pulls the plug
00:32:50on the gym project who's gonna take the blame then huh i just want to get malik a pair of
00:32:55shoes
00:32:56he grew up here just like every other kid and he's always had a good heart
00:33:00sure we might not be the richest family around but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal
00:33:06shut your mouth defending that vile boy in front of god like this truly shameless
00:33:12i'll throw those shoes 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
00:33:33chase i'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the lakers now the freaking lankers
00:33:40donated these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're gonna have to
00:33:44beg for it well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
00:33:55here
00:33:56Liam! Liam! Liam!
00:34:19Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:34:20My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:34:22I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:34:24Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:34:41If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:34:47It's my fault. All of it.
00:34:54Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:35:01Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:35:14Mom!
00:35:16Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:35:41The End
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. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his Combine.
00:36:31Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:36:32Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:36:35You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
00:36:38This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:36:46Mom!
00:36:49Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:36:54I'm gonna get signed, Mom. I'm gonna put Drywell on the mark.
00:36:58I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik. Now, listen.
00:37:08How 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 gonna 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. He 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!
00:38:17Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the Combine when he'll
00:38:24never 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? You'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!
00:39:15Whatever. 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.
00:39:53And those who fight their way up there.
00:39:56Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:39:57So 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.
00:40:29Take 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.
00:40:38Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:40:41I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:40:44But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:40:46Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:40:49Man, my grades suck.
00:40:50And you've got way more game than I do.
00:40:52I'll stay here in Drywell.
00:40:53Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:41:01Here's my share, Malik.
00:41:03Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:41:05Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:41:08That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:41:11Carried 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.
00:41:17You gotta go to the Combine.
00:41:19And 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.
00:41:29I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:41:32You should get going.
00:41:35Go make us proud, Malik.
00:41:36I'll be here every Sunday, praying for you.
00:41:42Malik!
00:41:45Show them how we do it in Drywell!
00:41:48Go get them, Malik!
00:41:49We're rooting for ya!
00:42:17Oh my god!
00:42:20Who is that?
00:42:21Who is that?
00:42:22That kid's footwork.
00:42:24His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:42:27That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:42:40How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:42:43Who is that kid?
00:42:44Why 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.
00:42:51He's just some high school dropout.
00:42:54A high school dropout?!
00:43:01It's almost like he's flying.
00:43:19It's almost like he's flying.
00:43:20Find out who he is.
00:43:21Now.
00:43:25Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:43:27All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:43:30Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:43:34Welcome to the Lakers.
00:43:35I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:43:37I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:43:39How does that sound?
00:43:4120 million for a rookie?
00:43:42That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:43:47But 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?
00:44:14Sign with us, Malik.
00:44:15You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:44:22You're number one in my heart, too.
00:44:35If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:44:38Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:44:42Mrs. Barnes, 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.
00:45:02Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:45:04And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:45:07Call me Madeline.
00:45:15Thank you, Madeline.
00:45:17But before I report to the team, is it okay if I've taken 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.
00:45:27Only 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-lead 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.
00:45:56Mrs. Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for 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 pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:46:15No way. Could it really be?
00:46:23Thanks, Madeline.
00:46:25Oh, and one more thing.
00:46:26Can 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.
00:46:33Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:46:35I'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.
00:47:57I'm 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. It'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 million 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.
00:49:06Marcus Young. That'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
00:49:42pair 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. He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:50:01Damn. Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:50:03My brother gave Malik money when he left, all for him to end up behind bars.
00:50:09Malik's my son. I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:50:14Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, 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, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:50:28free 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 going to take the blame then, huh?
00:50:38I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:50:40He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:50:44Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
00:50:50Shut your mouth!
00:50:52Defending that vile boy in front of God like this? Truly shameless!
00:50:56I'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.
00:51:16Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:51:19Don't pull the ant card. My 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 going to have to beg for it.
00:51:29Well, you want these shoes or not? Kneel and shine them clean!
00:51:34Kneel! Kneel!
00:51:38Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!
00:51:54Kneel! Kneel!!!
00:52:03Ace Jack break free
00:52:03Coach, could you all hang back for a moment? My 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.
00:52:18Lick the shoes!
00:52:20Lick the shoes!
00:52:21Lick the shoes!
00:52:26If Malik made mistakes,
00:52:28then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:31It's my fault.
00:52:33All of it.
00:52:39Shake! Shake!
00:52:41Shake! Shake!
00:52:44Shake! Shake!
00:52:47Shake! Shake!
00:52:58Mom!
00:53:00Mom!
00:53:01Mom!
00:53:02Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:53:34You
00:53:39Malik Malik you got it draft combine special approval
00:53:47Did it hey, where are you going tell my mom
00:54:03What are you doing denise why isn't your arm healed yet did you ever see a doctor?
00:54:09It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment Malik needs it for his combine
00:54:15Well, that's not my problem. Is it please Ben? I'm fine. I won't slow the line down
00:54:19You're moving at half speed and this what the fuck is this this place isn't a charity
00:54:23If you can't pull your weight like everyone else you're out. We clear
00:54:30Mom
00:54:33Mom great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine it starts in two days
00:54:39I'm gonna get signed mom. I'm gonna put dry well on the mark. I never doubted it Malik
00:54:45Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate
00:54:48Malik
00:54:51Now listen
00:54:53How much for the travel about 800 bucks?
00:54:56I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine,
00:55:02mom
00:55:02No
00:55:03You aren't sharing a room with strangers
00:55:07You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best
00:55:09Ma stop you're working three jobs and your arm. I don't want my dream to cost you everything
00:55:15We only need two hundred dollars more
00:55:18Right your uncle Victor borrowed 200 last year to get chase those limited edition sneakers
00:55:23I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him
00:55:42I'll just get yourself
00:55:48I think I'll just keep up the thing
00:55:53I'll just go on to my dad
00:55:54I'll just take a break
00:55:55I'll just go on to your dad
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 going to be the number one pick.
00:56:17The number one pick?
00:56:18You actually believe that crap?
00:56:21You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:56:24You're shameless!
00:56:26Damn straight.
00:56:27Now pay up!
00:56:35What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:56:37You could have hurt her!
00:56:38Please, Victor.
00:56:39That's for Malik's combine trip.
00:56:42He needs it.
00:56:44When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:56:46Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:56:51That's way out of line.
00:56:53Watch your mouth, you piece of shit.
00:56:59Whatever.
00:57:00The money's ours now.
00:57:01Who cares what they think?
00:57:03Come on.
00:57:03Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:57:09Mom, I'll just not go to the combine.
00:57:11I'll keep working.
00:57:13Save money to fix your hand.
00:57:14What did you just say?
00:57:25Mom, stop.
00:57:26Stop it.
00:57:26Look at me.
00:57:30Mom.
00:57:32Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:57:36Those born at the top.
00:57:37And those who fight their way up there.
00:57:40Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:57:41So use it.
00:57:43Fight with it.
00:57:44Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:57:48But mom, what about your hand?
00:57:51What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:57:53Forget my hand.
00:57:55Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:58:03Malik!
00:58:10Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:58:13Take it.
00:58:14Use it for the combine.
00:58:17Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:58:19Nah, it's alright, man.
00:58:21We can always postpone it.
00:58:22Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:58:25I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:58:28But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:58:30Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:58:33Man, my grades suck.
00:58:34And you've got way more game than I do.
00:58:36I'll stay here in drywall.
00:58:37Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:58:46Here's my share, Malik.
00:58:47Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:58:49Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:58:53That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:58:55Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:58:58And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:59:00Your mom's right.
00:59:01You've got to go to the combine.
00:59:03You've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:59:05We all believe in you, Malik.
00:59:10Thank 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.
01:00:00Oh, my God.
01:00:04Who is that?
01:00:06That kid's footwork.
01:00:08His hang time, his explosiveness.
01:00:11That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:00:25How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:00:27Who is that kid?
01:00:28Why isn't he on the list?
01:00:30Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:00:33No, Mrs. Barnes.
01:00:35He's just some high school dropout.
01:00:38A high school dropout?
01:00:45It's almost like he's flying.
01:01:04Find out who he is.
01:01:06Now.
01:01:09Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:01:11All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:01:14Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:01:18Welcome to the Lakers.
01:01:19I'm Madeline Barnes.
01:01:21I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
01:01:23How does that sound?
01:01:2520 million for a rookie?
01:01:26That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
01:01:32But this is real, right?
01:01:36Of course it is.
01:01:40I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
01:01:42You're not just a generational talent.
01:01:44You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
01:01:48And with that face, heck, 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.
01:02:03Mark, you'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?
01:02:43The guy's got a heart of gold.
01:02:44Of course, that won't be a problem.
01:02:46Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
01:02:48And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
01:02:51Call me Madeline.
01:02:53Yeah!
01:02:59Thank you, Madeline.
01:03:01But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:03:05I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
01:03:08Absolutely.
01:03:09You can fly there in my private jet.
01:03:11Only the best for our new star player.
01:03:14Thank you all.
01:03:14I'll be off then.
01:03:15See you later.
01:03:16Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
01:03:19What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
01:03:22You're right.
01:03:23I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
01:03:26Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
01:03:30All right.
01:03:31If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
01:03:40Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for project.
01:03:43I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
01:03:48Hold on.
01:03:49You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:03:59No way.
01:04:00Could it really be?
01:04:07Thanks, Madeline.
01:04:09Oh, and one more thing.
01:04:10Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
01:04:13We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
01:04:16Absolutely.
01:04:17Oh, my people are going to love that.
01:04:20I'll get started on it right now.
01:04:27That's her.
01:04:28Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
01:04:33Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
01:04:38God, what a fuck-up.
01:04:40His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
01:04:53Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:57Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:05:02Oh, 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?
01:05:11I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
01:05:17town.
01:05:18Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:05:23Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
01:05:25Who knows?
01:05:26Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:05:41Hi, Malik.
01:05:41I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:05:45Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
01:05:46Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:05:47It's the least I could do.
01:05:49If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
01:05:53Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
01:05:56It's about an hour's drive into town.
01:05:58Ready to hit the road?
01:06:05All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
01:06:08Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
01:06:13today.
01:06:14And that's not all.
01:06:16She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
01:06:20Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
01:06:24And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
01:06:30Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
01:06:33Now, let's get to the shoes.
01:06:35Every household gets a pair.
01:06:37I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
01:06:40Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
01:06:52That's it.
01:06:56Father, I didn't hear Mowlick's name.
01:07:00Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
01:07:04People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
01:07:07Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
01:07:14Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
01:07:19The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
01:07:26pair of sneakers.
01:07:27Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
01:07:32That's right.
01:07:33Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
01:07:36He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
01:07:39He's dry well's real hometown hero.
01:07:42Malick's lucky.
01:07:43He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:07:45Damn.
01:07:46Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
01:07:48My brother gave Malick money when he left.
01:07:50All for him to end up behind bars.
01:07:53Malick's my son.
01:07:54I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
01:07:58Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
01:08:02Malick'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 Malick and pulls the plug on the gym
01:08:19project?
01:08:20Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
01:08:22I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
01:08:24He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
01:08:28Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
01:08:35Shut your mouth!
01:08:36Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
01:08:39Truly shameless!
01:08:41I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:08:47You want the shoes?
01:08:49Fine.
01:08:53Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:09:01Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:09:03Don't pull the ant card.
01:09:05My son plays for the Lakers now.
01:09:07The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
01:09:10If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
01:09:13Well, if you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
01:09:18Kneel!
01:09:19Kneel!
01:09:20L!
01:09:20L!
01:09:21Kneel!
01:09:23Kneel!
01:09:24Kneel!
01:09:25Kneel!
01:09:27Kneel!
01:09:41Kneel!
01:09:47Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:09:48My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:09:50I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:09:52Okay, then.
01:09:53Go ahead.
01:10:01Lick the shoes!
01:10:02Lick the shoes!
01:10:04Lick the shoes!
01:10:05Lick the shoes!
01:10:09Lick the shoes!
01:10:11Lick the shoes!
01:10:13Lick the shoes!
01:10:14Lick the shoes!
01:10:15Lick the shoes!
01:10:15Lick the shoes!
01:10:17Lick the shoes!
01:10:17Lick the shoes!
01:10:23Lick the shoes!
01:10:23Lick the shoes!
01:10:25Lick the shoes!
01:10:26Lick the shoes!
01:10:26Lick the shoes!
01:10:27Lick the shoes!
01:10:27Lick the shoes!
01:10:28Lick the shoes!
01:10:30Lick the shoes!
01:10:30Lick the shoes!
01:10:33Lick the shoes!
01:10:35Lick the shoes!
01:10:42Mom!
01:10:45Who dared to hurt my mom?
01:11:24Malik! Malik! You got it! Draft Combine, special approval.
01:11:31I did it.
01:11:34Hey, where are you going?
01:11:36Tell my mom!
01:11:47What are you doing?
01:11:49Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
01:11:53It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his Combine.
01:11:59Well, that's not my problem, is it?
01:12:01Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down. I promise.
01:12:03You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
01:12:06This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
01:12:14Mom!
01:12:17Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
01:12:23I'm gonna get signed, Mom. I'm gonna put Drywell on the mark.
01:12:26I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
01:12:34Now, listen. How much for the travel?
01:12:38About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
01:12:45couch. It's fine, Mom.
01:12:47No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best.
01:12:53Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
01:12:58We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited-edition sneakers.
01:13:07I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
01:13:13Victor?
01:13:14Denise, perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch
01:13:20in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
01:13:24Vic, I... Come on, Denise!
01:13:25I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
01:13:33Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
01:13:38Malik? He didn't even graduate high school. And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking
01:13:45delusional!
01:13:46Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the Combine when he'll
01:13:52never get drafted?
01:13:53How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
01:13:59I'm gonna be the number one pick.
01:14:01The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
01:14:08court? You're shameless!
01:14:10Damn straight. Now pay up!
01:14:19What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could've hurt her!
01:14:22Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
01:14:28When you borrow money, you pay it back.
01:14:31Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way out of line!
01:14:37Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
01:14:43Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
01:14:47Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
01:14:53Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
01:14:58What did you just say?
01:15:09Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
01:15:14Mom.
01:15:16Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
01:15:20Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
01:15:24Basketball is your weapon, Malik. So use it! Fight with it!
01:15:28Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
01:15:32But Mom, what about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
01:15:38Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
01:15:47Malik!
01:15:53Malik, 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.
01:16:04Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
01:16:09I'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 Drywell.
01:16:21Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
01:16:30Here's my share, Malik.
01:16:31Coach, 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 gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
01:16:44Your mom's right. You gotta go to the Combine. You gotta show those scouts what you got.
01:16:49We all believe in you, Malik.
01:16:55Thank you all so much.
01:16:56Thanks, guys.
01:16:57I'm getting that number one to pick.
01:17:00You 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 Drywell!
01:17:16Go get em, Malik! We're rooting for ya!
01:17:46Oh my god!
01:17:48Who is that?
01:17:50That kid's footwork.
01:17:52His hang time, his explosiveness.
01:17:55That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:18:09How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:18:11Who is that kid? 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.
01:18:22A high school dropout?!
01:18:29It's almost like he's flying.
01:18:36Yeah!
01:18:43I should be here.
01:18:45I should be here.
01:18:46Grab him!
01:18:46No!
01:18:46No!
01:18:47No!
01:18:48Find out who he is.
01:18:50No!
01:18:54thank you for your patience Malik all final evaluations here are closed and confidential
01:18:58now 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 I've read your full scouting report Malik you're not just a generational
01:19:27talent you're kind brave a real character guy and with that face heck your jerseys are going to sell
01:19:36out in minutes and rest assured your contract incentives will reflect that what are you
01:19:42waiting 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 the
01:20:19guys there are
01:20:20full of talent but since we don't have the resources they've never had a fair shot see the guy's got
01:20:28a
01:20:28heart of gold of course that won't be a problem Lila you'll take the lead on the construction of the
01:20:32court 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 taken a trip home first
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 he's
01:21:05gone you're right I'll have our G League coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time
01:21:11oh and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto
01:21:14all right 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
01:21:29professional grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because I know the guy the gym's
01:21:36being built for no way could it really be thanks Madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a
01:21:55new
01:21:55pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the
01:21:58Lakers team owner absolutely oh my people are going to love that I'll get started on it right
01:22:05now
01:22:12that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting arrested
01:22:16for male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies god what a fuck up his mom did
01:22:25everything she could to set him up for success and he still got sent to the slammer
01:22:38oh I knew I smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
01:22:46oh I knew I smelled things cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all isn't that
01:22:54Chase Holloway I heard the Lakers G League team signed him after the combine and now they're
01:23:00donating a gym to our town naturally they picked Chase's dad's company to build it wow this Chase
01:23:08kid's got a bright future who knows maybe he'll be 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 you're putting dry well on the map kid
01:23:34the folks
01:23:35here should be proud of you hey I'm just a guy who loves to hoop
01:23:40it's about an hour's drive into town ready 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
01:24:07professional court and plus this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate
01:24:13need of work mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all now let's get to the shoes every household gets a
01:24:21pair I'll read out the name so come up when you're called Ethan Alberston Morgan Belmont Chad Samperson
01:24:30Jalen Tate Connor Westbrook Marcus Young that's it
01:24:41father I didn't hear Malik's name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well
01:24:48people like them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father in the name of the lord I beg you help
01:24:55me
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
01:25:09let alone a pair 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 dry well's real hometown hero Malik's lucky
01:25:27he doesn't deserve a cousin like him damn didn't think Malik would stoop that low my brother gave
01:25:33Malik money when he left all for him to end up behind bars Malik's my son I know him better
01:25:39than
01:25:40anyone and he's not who you're saying he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days
01:25:45at
01:25:45most Malik's been gone for over a month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail
01:25:51cell your son breaks the law and disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for
01:25:56a free pair of shoes what if mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls
01:26:02the plug on the gym project who's gonna take the blame then huh I just want to get Malik a
01:26:07pair of
01:26:07shoes he grew up here just like every other kid and he's always had a good heart sure we might
01:26:14not
01:26:14be the richest family around but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal shut your mouth
01:26:20defending that vile boy in front of God like this truly shameless I'll throw those shoes in the trash
01:26:27before I give them to your son you 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 Lakers donated
01:26:53these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're gonna have to beg for it
01:26:58well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
01:27:11K
01:27:31Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:27:32My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:27:34I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:27:37Okay, then. Go ahead.
01:27:54If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
01:27:59It's my fault. All of it.
01:28:07Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!
01:28:12Shame! Shame!
01:28:13Shame! Shame! Shame!
01:28:18Ah!
01:28:26Mom!
01:28:29Who dared to hurt my mom?
01:28:42What?
01:28:43What happened?
01:28:44What happened?
01:28:45I don't know.
01:28:45I...
01:28:45Don't think I should have stopped.
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