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00:00:40Malik! Malik! You got it! Draft combine. Special approval. I did it. Hey, where are you going? Tell my mom!
00:01:03What are you doing? Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:01:09It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine.
00:01:15Well, that's not my problem, is it? Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:01:19You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this? This place isn't a charity.
00:01:23If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear? Mom!
00:01:33Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA draft combine. It starts in two days.
00:01:39I'm going to get signed, Mom. I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
00:01:42I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
00:01:50Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:01:54About 800 bucks. I managed to save for it.
00:01:58I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:02:02Mom. No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:02:09Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:02:15We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:02:23I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:02:29Victor?
00:02:29Victor? Denise. Perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:02:34And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to
00:02:38look the part.
00:02:39Vic, I...
00:02:40Come on, Denise!
00:02:41I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:02:48Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:02:54Malik? He didn't even graduate high school.
00:02:57And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking delusional!
00:03:02Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:03:06Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:03:09How could you say that? You really think that's all I am?
00:03:12Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch. I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:03:17The number one pick? You actually believe that crap?
00:03:20You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:03:24You're shameless!
00:03:26Damn straight. Now pay up!
00:03:35What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could have hurt her!
00:03:37Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:03:44When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:03:47Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:03:51That's way out of line!
00:03:53Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:03:59Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
00:04:03Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:04:09Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:04:11I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:04:14What did you just say?
00:04:25Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:04:30Mom.
00:04:32Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:04:36Those born at the top.
00:04:37And those who fight their way up there.
00:04:40Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:04:41So use it! Fight with it!
00:04:44Whatever people say,
00:04:45however hard it gets,
00:04:46you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:04:48But Mom,
00:04:50what about your hand?
00:04:51What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:04:53Forget my hand.
00:04:54Even if my whole body stops working,
00:04:57I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:05:03Malik!
00:05:09Malik,
00:05:10I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:05:13Take it.
00:05:14Use it for the Combine.
00:05:16Logan,
00:05:18I thought that was for your wedding.
00:05:19Nah, it's alright, man.
00:05:20We can always postpone it.
00:05:22Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me,
00:05:24but she'll understand.
00:05:25I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:05:28But Andre,
00:05:29what about your tuition?
00:05:30Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:05:33Man, my grades suck.
00:05:35And you've got way more game than I do.
00:05:36I'll stay here in Drywell.
00:05:37Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:05:39Alright?
00:05:46Here's my share, Malik.
00:05:47Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:05:49Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:05:53That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:05:55Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:05:58And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:06:00Your mom's right.
00:06:01You gotta go to the Combine.
00:06:03And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:06:05We all believe in you, Malik.
00:06:11Thank you all so much.
00:06:12Thanks, guys.
00:06:13I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:06:16You should get going.
00:06:19Go make us proud, Malik.
00:06:20I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:06:27Malik!
00:06:29Show them how we do it in Drywell.
00:06:32Go get them, Malik.
00:06:33We're rooting for you.
00:07:00Oh, my God.
00:07:04Who is that?
00:07:06That kid's footwork.
00:07:08His hang time.
00:07:10His explosiveness.
00:07:11That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:07:25How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:07:27Who is that kid?
00:07:28Why isn't he on the list?
00:07:30Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:07:33No, Mrs. Barnes.
00:07:35He's just some high school dropout.
00:07:38A high school dropout?
00:07:45It's almost like he's flying.
00:08:04Find out who he is.
00:08:06Now.
00:08:09Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:08:11All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:08:14Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:08:18Welcome to the Lakers.
00:08:19I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:08:21I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:08:23How does that sound?
00:08:2520 million for a rookie?
00:08:26That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:08:32But this is real, right?
00:08:36Of course it is.
00:08:40I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:08:42You're not just a generational talent.
00:08:44You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:08:48And with that face, heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:08:53And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:08:57What are you waiting for?
00:08:59Sign with us, Malik.
00:09:00Like, you know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:09:06You're number one in my heart, too.
00:09:19If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:09:22Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:09:27Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:09:30Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:09:35The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:09:42See?
00:09:43The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:09:45Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:09:46Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:09:48And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:09:51Call me Madeline.
00:09:59Thank you, Madeline.
00:10:01But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take a trip home first?
00:10:05I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:10:09Absolutely.
00:10:09You can fly there in my private jet.
00:10:11Only the best for our new star player.
00:10:14Thank you all.
00:10:14I'll be off then.
00:10:15See you later.
00:10:16Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:10:19What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:10:22You're right.
00:10:23I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:10:26Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:10:30All right.
00:10:31If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:10:40Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:10:43I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:10:48Hold on.
00:10:49You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:10:59No way.
00:11:00Could it really be?
00:11:07Thanks, Madeline.
00:11:09Oh, and one more thing.
00:11:10Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:11:13We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:11:16Absolutely.
00:11:17Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:11:19I'll get started on it right now.
00:11:27That's her.
00:11:28Her son went to the city to play basketball,
00:11:31but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:11:34Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:11:38God, what a fuck-up.
00:11:40His mom did everything she could to set him up for success,
00:11:43and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:11:53Ugh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:11:57Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:12:02Ugh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:12:06Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:12:09Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:12:11I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine,
00:12:15and now they're donating a gym to our town.
00:12:18Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:12:23Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:12:25Who knows?
00:12:26Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:12:41Hi, Malik.
00:12:41I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:12:45Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:12:46Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:12:47It's the least I could do.
00:12:49You're putting dry well on the map, kid.
00:12:50The folks here should be proud of you.
00:12:53Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:12:56It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:12:58Ready to hit the road?
00:13:05All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:13:08Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes,
00:13:11all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes today.
00:13:14And that's not all.
00:13:16She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:13:20Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:13:24And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:13:30Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:13:33Now, let's get to the shoes.
00:13:36Every household gets a pair.
00:13:37I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:13:39Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:13:51And then, that's it.
00:13:57Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
00:14:00Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:14:04People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:14:06Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:14:14Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:14:19The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral,
00:14:23and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a pair of sneakers.
00:14:27Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
00:14:32That's right.
00:14:33Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:14:36He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:14:39He's Drywell's real hometown hero.
00:14:42Malik's lucky.
00:14:43He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:14:45Damn.
00:14:46Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
00:14:48My brother gave Malik money when he left.
00:14:51All for him to end up behind bars.
00:14:53Malik's my son.
00:14:54I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:14:58Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:15:02Malik's been gone for over a month.
00:15:04What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:15:07Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town,
00:15:10and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes?
00:15:13What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik
00:15:17and pulls the plug on the gym project?
00:15:20Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:15:22I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
00:15:24He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:15:29Sure, we might not be the richest family around,
00:15:31but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
00:15:34Shut your mouth!
00:15:36Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:15:39Truly shameless!
00:15:41I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:15:47You want the shoes?
00:15:48Fine.
00:15:53Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:16:01Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:16:03Don't pull the ant card.
00:16:05My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:16:07The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:16:10If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:16:14Well, you want these shoes or not,
00:16:16kneel and shine them clean!
00:16:18Kneel!
00:16:19L-L!
00:16:21Kneel!
00:16:23Kneel!
00:16:24Kneel!
00:16:25Kneel!
00:16:26Kneel!
00:16:47Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:16:48My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:16:50I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:16:53Okay, then.
00:16:53Go ahead.
00:17:09If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:17:15It's my fault.
00:17:17All of it.
00:17:23Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:17:27Shake!
00:17:27Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
00:17:42Mom!
00:17:45Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:18:14Malik! Malik! Malik! You got it!
00:18:17Draft combine! Special approval!
00:18:21I did it.
00:18:24Hey, where are you going?
00:18:27Tell my mom!
00:18:37What are you doing?
00:18:39Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:18:41Did you ever see a doctor?
00:18:43It's fine. I'm used to it.
00:18:45I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:18:47Malik needs it for his combine.
00:18:49Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:18:51Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down.
00:18:53You won't? You're moving at half speed.
00:18:54And this? What the fuck is this?
00:18:56This place isn't a charity.
00:18:57If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:18:59We clear?
00:19:04Mom!
00:19:07Mom!
00:19:08Great news.
00:19:09They officially let me into the NBA draft combine.
00:19:11It starts in two days.
00:19:13I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:19:14I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
00:19:16I never doubted it, Malik.
00:19:19Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crate.
00:19:22Malik.
00:19:24Now, listen.
00:19:27How much for the travel?
00:19:28About 800 bucks.
00:19:30I managed to save for it.
00:19:32I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:19:34I'll find a hostel or a couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:19:37No.
00:19:38You aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:19:41You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:19:43Ma, stop.
00:19:45You're working three jobs.
00:19:46And your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:19:49We only need $200 more.
00:19:52Right?
00:19:52Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:19:57I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:19:59Let's go find him.
00:20:03Victor?
00:20:04Denise, perfect timing.
00:20:06Chase is heading to the combine.
00:20:08And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:20:12He needs to look the part.
00:20:14Vic, I...
00:20:14Come on, Denise!
00:20:15I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:20:18Don't start acting cheap now!
00:20:22Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:20:28Malik?
00:20:29He didn't even graduate high school.
00:20:31And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:20:34You're fucking delusional!
00:20:36Exactly.
00:20:37The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:20:40Why waste money on the combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:20:43How could you say that?
00:20:44You really think that's all I am?
00:20:46Fine.
00:20:46I'll prove you both wrong.
00:20:48Just watch.
00:20:49I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:20:51The number one pick?
00:20:52You actually believe that crap?
00:20:55You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:20:58You're shameless!
00:21:00Damn straight.
00:21:01Now pay up!
00:21:09What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:21:11You could have hurt her!
00:21:12Please, Victor.
00:21:14That's for Malik's combine trip.
00:21:16He needs it!
00:21:18When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:21:21Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:21:25That's way out of line!
00:21:27Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:21:33Whatever.
00:21:34The money's ours now.
00:21:35Who cares what they think?
00:21:37Come on.
00:21:37Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:21:43Mom, I'll just not go to the combine.
00:21:45I'll keep working.
00:21:47Save money to fix your hand.
00:21:48What did you just say?
00:21:59Mom, stop!
00:22:00Stop it!
00:22:01Look at me!
00:22:04Mom.
00:22:06Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:22:10Those born at the top.
00:22:12And those who fight their way up there.
00:22:14Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:22:16So use it.
00:22:17Fight with it.
00:22:18Whatever people say.
00:22:19However hard it gets.
00:22:20You hold on to it and never let it go.
00:22:23But Mom.
00:22:24What about your hand?
00:22:25What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:22:28Forget my hand.
00:22:29Even if my whole body stops working.
00:22:31I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:22:37Malik!
00:22:38Malik!
00:22:41Malik!
00:22:44I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:22:47Take it.
00:22:48Use it for the combine.
00:22:50Logan.
00:22:52I thought that was for your wedding.
00:22:54Nah, it's alright, man.
00:22:55We can always postpone it.
00:22:56Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:22:59I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:23:02But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:23:05Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:23:07Man, my grades suck.
00:23:09And you've got way more game than I do.
00:23:10I'll stay here in drywall.
00:23:11Just go get that number one pick for us.
00:23:13Alright?
00:23:20Here's my share, Malik.
00:23:21Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:23:23Wait, did you sell your pickup truck?
00:23:27That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:23:29Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:23:32And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:23:34Your mom's right.
00:23:35You've got to go to the combine.
00:23:37And you've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:23:39We all believe in you, Malik.
00:23:45Thank you all so much.
00:23:46Thanks, guys.
00:23:47I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:23:50You should get going.
00:23:53Go make us proud, Malik.
00:23:55I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:24:01Malik!
00:24:04Show them how we do it in drywall.
00:24:06Go get them, Malik.
00:24:07We're rooting for you.
00:24:36Oh, my God.
00:24:38Who is that?
00:24:40That kid's footwork.
00:24:42His hang time.
00:24:44His explosiveness.
00:24:45That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:24:59How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:25:01Who is that kid?
00:25:02Why isn't he on the list?
00:25:04Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:25:08No, Mrs. Barnes.
00:25:09He's just some high school dropout.
00:25:12A high school dropout?
00:25:19It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:38It's almost like he's flying.
00:25:38Find out who he is.
00:25:40Now.
00:25:44Thank you for your patience, Malik.
00:25:46All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
00:25:48Now that everything's official, congratulations.
00:25:52Welcome to the Lakers.
00:25:53I'm Madeline Barnes.
00:25:55I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
00:25:58How does that sound?
00:25:5920 million for a rookie?
00:26:01That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
00:26:06But this is real, right?
00:26:07Ha, ha, ha.
00:26:11Of course it is.
00:26:14I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
00:26:16You're not just a generational talent.
00:26:18You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
00:26:22And with that face?
00:26:24Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
00:26:27And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
00:26:31What are you waiting for?
00:26:33Sign with us, Malik.
00:26:34You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
00:26:40You're number one in my heart, too.
00:26:53If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
00:26:56Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
00:27:01Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
00:27:05Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
00:27:09The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
00:27:16See?
00:27:17The guy's got a heart of gold.
00:27:19Of course, that won't be a problem.
00:27:20Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
00:27:23And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
00:27:25Call me Madeline.
00:27:27Yeah!
00:27:34Thank you, Madeline.
00:27:35But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
00:27:39I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
00:27:43Absolutely.
00:27:43You can fly there in my private jet.
00:27:46Only the best for our new star player.
00:27:48Thank you all.
00:27:49I'll be off then.
00:27:49See you later.
00:27:50Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
00:27:53What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
00:27:56You're right.
00:27:57I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
00:28:01Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
00:28:04All right.
00:28:05If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
00:28:15Miss Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
00:28:18I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
00:28:22Hold on.
00:28:24You pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
00:28:33No way.
00:28:34Could it really be?
00:28:41Thanks, Madeline.
00:28:43Oh, and one more thing.
00:28:44Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
00:28:47We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
00:28:50Absolutely.
00:28:51Oh, my people are going to love that.
00:28:54I'll get started on it right now.
00:29:02That's her.
00:29:02Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
00:29:08Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
00:29:12God, what a fuck-up.
00:29:14His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
00:29:28Oh, I knew I smelled something cheap.
00:29:32Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:29:36Oh, I knew I smelled things cheap.
00:29:40Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
00:29:44Isn't that Chase Holloway?
00:29:45I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
00:29:51town.
00:29:52Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
00:29:57Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
00:29:59Who knows?
00:30:00Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
00:30:15Hi, Malik.
00:30:16I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
00:30:19Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
00:30:20Thank you so much for picking me up.
00:30:21It's the least I could do.
00:30:23You're putting dry well on the map, kid.
00:30:24The folks here should be proud of you.
00:30:27Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
00:30:30It's about an hour's drive into town.
00:30:32Ready to hit the road?
00:30:39All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
00:30:42Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you will be getting a new pair of shoes
00:30:48today.
00:30:49And that's not all.
00:30:50She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
00:30:55Imagine that, our kids playing on a sparkling professional court.
00:30:58And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
00:31:04Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
00:31:07Now, let's get to the shoes.
00:31:09Every household gets a pair.
00:31:11I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
00:31:14Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
00:31:26That's it.
00:31:31Father, I didn't hear Mowlick's name.
00:31:34Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
00:31:38People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
00:31:41Father, Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
00:31:48Malick sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
00:31:53The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
00:32:00pair of sneakers.
00:32:01Everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags.
00:32:06That's right.
00:32:07Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
00:32:10He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
00:32:13He's dry well's real hometown hero.
00:32:16Malick's lucky.
00:32:17He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
00:32:19Damn.
00:32:20Didn't think Malick would stoop that low.
00:32:22My brother gave Malick money when he left.
00:32:25All for him to end up behind bars.
00:32:27Malick's my son.
00:32:29I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
00:32:32Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
00:32:36Malick's been gone for over a month.
00:32:38What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
00:32:41Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
00:32:47free pair of shoes?
00:32:47What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malick and pulls the plug on the gym
00:32:53project?
00:32:54Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
00:32:56I just want to get Malick a pair of shoes.
00:32:58He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
00:33:03Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal.
00:33:09Shut your mouth!
00:33:10Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
00:33:13Truly shameless!
00:33:14I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
00:33:21You want the shoes?
00:33:23Fine.
00:33:27Then crawl over here and clean them.
00:33:35Chase, I'm your aunt.
00:33:37Don't pull the ant card.
00:33:39My son plays for the Lakers now.
00:33:41The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
00:33:44If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
00:33:48Well, you want these shoes or not?
00:33:51Kneel and shine them clean!
00:33:52Kneel!
00:33:53Kneel!
00:33:54LL!
00:33:55Kneel!
00:33:57Kneel!
00:33:59Kneel!
00:34:00Kneel!
00:34:00Kneel!
00:34:01Kneel!
00:34:14Kneel!
00:34:21Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:34:22My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:34:24I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:34:27Okay then, go ahead.
00:34:44If Malik made mistakes, then I failed him as his mother.
00:34:49It's my fault.
00:34:51All of it...
00:34:57Shame!
00:34:58Shame!
00:35:00Shame!
00:35:01Shame!
00:35:03Shame!
00:35:05Shame!
00:35:06Shame!
00:35:06Shame!
00:35:07Shame!
00:35:16Mom!
00:35:19Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:35:48Malik! Malik! You got it! Draft combine. Special approval.
00:35:55I did it.
00:35:58Hey, where are you going?
00:36:01Tell my mom!
00:36:11What are you doing?
00:36:13Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet? Did you ever see a doctor?
00:36:18It's fine. I'm used to it. I don't want to waste money on treatment. Malik needs it for his combine.
00:36:23Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:36:25Please, Ben. I'm fine. I won't slow the line down. I promise-
00:36:27You won't? You're moving at half speed. And this? What the fuck is this?
00:36:30This place isn't a charity. If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out. We clear?
00:36:38Mom!
00:36:41Mom, great news. They officially let me into the NBA Draft Combine. It starts in two days.
00:36:47I'm gonna get signed, Mom. I'm gonna put Drywell on the mark.
00:36:50I never doubted it, Malik. Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane. Malik.
00:36:59Now, listen. How much for the travel?
00:37:02About 800 bucks. I managed to save it. I'll just skip the team hotel. I'll find a hostel or a
00:37:09couch. It's fine, Mom.
00:37:11No. You aren't sharing a room with strangers. You need real sleep if you're gonna play your best.
00:37:17Ma, stop. You're working three jobs. In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:37:23We only need $200 more. Right? Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:37:31I'll just get him to pay me back. Let's go find him.
00:37:37Victor?
00:37:38Denise, perfect timing. Chase is heading to the Combine. And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch
00:37:44in $500 for his new iPhone. He needs to look the part.
00:37:48Vic, I... Come on, Denise!
00:37:50I'll be a win for the whole family! Don't start acting cheap now!
00:37:57Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:38:03Malik? He didn't even graduate high school. And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA? You're fucking
00:38:09delusional!
00:38:10Exactly. The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training. Why waste money on the Combine when he'll
00:38:16never get drafted?
00:38:17How could you say that? You really think that's all I am? Fine. I'll prove you both wrong. Just watch.
00:38:23I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:38:25The number one pick? You actually believe that crap? You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the
00:38:32court? You're shameless!
00:38:34Damn straight. Now pay up!
00:38:43What the hell is wrong with you guys? You could've hurt her!
00:38:46Please, Victor. That's for Malik's Combine trip. He needs it!
00:38:52When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:38:55Who steals from the same people they're in debt to? That's way out of line!
00:39:01Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:39:07Whatever. The money's ours now. Who cares what they think?
00:39:11Come on. Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:39:17Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine. I'll keep working. Save money to fix your hand.
00:39:22What did you just say?
00:39:33Mom, stop! Stop it! Look at me!
00:39:39Mom.
00:39:40Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:39:44Those born at the top. And those who fight their way up there.
00:39:48Basketball is your weapon, Malik! So use it! Fight with it!
00:39:52Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:39:57But Mom, what about your hand? What are you gonna do while I'm gone for three months?
00:40:01Forget my hand. Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:40:11Malik!
00:40:17Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years. Take it. Use it for the Combine.
00:40:25Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:40:27Nah, it's alright, man. We can always postpone it. Linda's gonna roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:40:33I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:40:36But Andre, what about your tuition? Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:40:41Man, my grades suck. And you've got way more game than I do. I'll stay here in Drywall.
00:40:46Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:40:54Here's my share, Malik.
00:40:55Coach, where'd you even get this much? Wait, did you stall your pickup truck?
00:41:01That old truck's been with me for 20 years. Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:41:06And now it's gonna carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:41:09Your mom's right. You gotta go to the Combine. And gotta show those scouts what you got.
00:41:13We all believe in you, Malik.
00:41:19Thank you all so much.
00:41:21Thanks, guys.
00:41:22I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:41:24You should get going.
00:41:27Go make us proud, Malik.
00:41:29I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:41:35Malik!
00:41:38Show them how we do it in Drywall!
00:41:40Go get them, Malik!
00:41:42We're rooting for you!
00:41:44Malik!
00:42:10Oh my god!
00:42:13Who is that?
00:42:15That kid's footwork.
00:42:17His hang time.
00:42:18His explosiveness.
00:42:19That's exactly the kind of player we need.
00:42:33How have I not heard anything about this kid?
00:42:35Who is that kid? Why isn't he on the list?
00:42:39Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
00:42:42No, Mrs. Barnes.
00:42:43He's just some high school dropout.
00:42:46A high school dropout?
00:42:53It's almost like he's flying.
00:42:55No!
00:43:05No!
00:43:07No!
00:43:10No!
00:43:12Why?
00:43:13Oh.
00:43:14No!
00:43:18Thank you for your patience Malik all final evaluations here are closed and
00:43:22confidential now that everything's official congratulations welcome to the
00:43:27Lakers I'm Madeline Barnes I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions
00:43:31a year how does that sound 20 million for a rookie that's the highest rookie
00:43:36contract in league history thank you but this is real right
00:43:45of course it is I've read your full scouting report Malik you're not just a
00:43:51generational talent you're kind brave a real character guy and with that face
00:43:58heck your jerseys are gonna sell out in minutes and rest assured your contract
00:44:03incentives will reflect that what are you waiting for sign with us Malik you know
00:44:09you're not just this year's number one pick you're number one in my heart too
00:44:27if you've got any other conditions just name them since the whole Lakers team might end up yours
00:44:33with the way things are going Mrs. Barnes I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown
00:44:38back in dry well my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on
00:44:43the guys there are full of talent but since we don't have the resources they've never had a fair
00:44:47shot see the guy's got a heart of gold of course that won't be a problem Lila you'll take the
00:44:55lead on
00:44:55the construction of the court and please none of this Mrs. Barnes crap call me Madeline
00:45:07thank you Madeline but before I report to the team is it okay if I take in a trip home
00:45:12first
00:45:13I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me
00:45:17absolutely you can fly there in my private jet only the best for our new star player
00:45:22thank you all I'll be off then see you later mom we haven't officially drafted him yet
00:45:27what if another team tries to punch him while he's gone you're right I'll have our g-lead coach
00:45:32pick him up and stay by his side the whole time oh and call the construction crew and make sure
00:45:37they start work on that court pronto all right if anyone even tries to take Malik from us
00:45:42I'll tear them apart myself
00:45:49miss Barnes thank you for choosing my company for project I assure you we'll build you a professional
00:45:54grade state-of-the-art gym hold on you pick my company because I know the guy the gym's being
00:46:00built
00:46:07for no way could it really be
00:46:15thanks Madeline oh and one more thing can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in
00:46:21my hometown we'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner absolutely oh my people are going
00:46:27to love that I'll get started on it right now
00:46:36that's her her son went to the city to play basketball but he ended up getting arrested for
00:46:40male prostitution heard he was selling his body to old ladies
00:46:46god what a fuck-up his mom did everything she could to set him up for success and he still
00:46:51got sent to the slammer
00:47:02oh I knew I smelled something cheap looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:47:10oh I knew I smell things cheap
00:47:15looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all
00:47:18isn't that Chase Holloway I heard the Lakers G League team signed him after the combine
00:47:23and now they're donating a gym to our town naturally they picked Chase's dad's company
00:47:30to build it wow this Chase kid's got a bright future
00:47:33who knows maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon
00:47:49I'm Malik I'm Eric Coleman head coach of the Lakers G League team coach Coleman it's an honor
00:47:54thank you so much for picking me up it's the least I could do you're putting dry well on the
00:47:58map kid
00:47:58the folks here should be proud of you hey I'm just a guy who loves to hoop
00:48:04it's about an hour's drive into town ready to hit the road
00:48:13all right everyone I've got some great news thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes
00:48:19all of you will getting a new pair of shoes today and that's not all she's also putting three mil
00:48:26dollars into building us a real basketball gym imagine that our kids playing on a sparkling
00:48:31professional court and plus this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in
00:48:37desperate need of work mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all now let's get to the shoes every household
00:48:44gets a pair I'll read out the name so come up when you're called Ethan Alberston Morgan Belmont
00:48:51Chad Samperson Jalen Tate Connor Westbrook Marcus Young that's it
00:49:05father I didn't hear Malik's name father she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well people
00:49:12like
00:49:12them deserve to be shamed not rewarded father father in the name of the Lord I beg you help me
00:49:22Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck
00:49:28prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings let alone a
00:49:34pair of sneakers everyone knows he got locked for doing sacks work for old hags that's right meanwhile
00:49:42Chase here got signed by the Lakers G League squad he's the whole reason they're building the gym and
00:49:46giving us these shoes he's dry wells real hometown hero Malik's lucky he doesn't deserve a cousin like
00:49:53him damn didn't think Malik would stoop that low my brother gave Malik money when he left all for him
00:50:00to end up behind bars Malik's my son I know him better than anyone and he's not who you're saying
00:50:06he is everyone who went to the combine stayed a week 10 days at most Malik's been gone for over
00:50:12a
00:50:12month what's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell your son breaks the law and
00:50:17disgraces this town and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a free pair of shoes what if
00:50:22mrs.
00:50:22Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym project
00:50:28who's gonna take the blame then huh I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes he grew up
00:50:33here just
00:50:34like every other kid and he's always had a good heart sure we might not be the richest family around
00:50:39but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal shut your mouth defending that vile boy in front
00:50:46of
00:50:46God like this truly shameless I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son
00:50:55you want the shoes fine
00:51:01then crawl over here and clean them
00:51:09chase I'm your aunt don't pull the ant card my son plays for the Lakers now the freaking Lakers donated
00:51:17these shoes because of him if you want something from our family you're gonna have to beg for it
00:51:22well you want these shoes or not kneel and shine them clean
00:51:26kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel
00:51:55Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
00:51:57My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
00:51:58I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
00:52:01Okay, then. Go ahead.
00:52:18If Malik made mistakes,
00:52:21then I failed him as his mother.
00:52:23It's my fault.
00:52:25All of it.
00:52:42Mom!
00:52:53Who dared to hurt my mom?
00:52:59Mom!
00:53:22Malik!
00:53:23Malik!
00:53:24You got it!
00:53:25Draft combine!
00:53:26Draft combine!
00:53:27Special approval!
00:53:29I did it.
00:53:32Hey, where are you going?
00:53:35Tell my mom!
00:53:45What are you doing?
00:53:48Denise, why isn't your arm healed yet?
00:53:49Did you ever see a doctor?
00:53:52It's fine.
00:53:52I'm used to it.
00:53:53I don't want to waste money on treatment.
00:53:55Malik needs it for his combine.
00:53:57Well, that's not my problem, is it?
00:53:59Please, Ben.
00:53:59I'm fine.
00:54:00I won't slow the line down.
00:54:01You won't?
00:54:01You're moving at half speed.
00:54:03And this?
00:54:03What the fuck is this?
00:54:04This place isn't a charity.
00:54:06If you can't pull your weight like everyone else, you're out.
00:54:08We clear?
00:54:13Mom!
00:54:15Mom, great news.
00:54:17They officially let me into the NBA draft combine.
00:54:19It starts in two days.
00:54:21I'm going to get signed, Mom.
00:54:23I'm going to put dry well on the mark.
00:54:24I never doubted it, Malik.
00:54:27Not since you were five years old shooting at a milk crane.
00:54:31Malik.
00:54:33Now, listen.
00:54:35How much for the travel?
00:54:36About 800 bucks.
00:54:38I managed to save her.
00:54:40I'll just skip the team hotel.
00:54:42I'll find a hostel or a couch.
00:54:44It's fine, Mom.
00:54:44No, you aren't sharing a room with strangers.
00:54:49You need real sleep if you're going to play your best.
00:54:52Ma, stop.
00:54:53You're working three jobs.
00:54:55In your arm, I don't want my dream to cost you everything.
00:54:57We only need $200 more.
00:55:00Right?
00:55:01Your uncle, Victor, borrowed $200 last year to get Chase those limited edition sneakers.
00:55:05I'll just get him to pay me back.
00:55:07Let's go find him.
00:55:11Victor?
00:55:12Denise, perfect timing.
00:55:14Chase is heading to the Combine.
00:55:16And as his aunt, the least you can do is pitch in $500 for his new iPhone.
00:55:20He needs to look the part.
00:55:22Vic, I...
00:55:22Come on, Denise!
00:55:24I'll be a win for the whole family!
00:55:26Don't start acting cheap now!
00:55:31Malik's leaving tonight, too, so I was hoping you could pay me back the $200 you borrowed for those shoes.
00:55:37Malik?
00:55:37He didn't even graduate high school.
00:55:40And you think a gutter rat like him's making the NBA?
00:55:43You're fucking delusional!
00:55:44Exactly.
00:55:45The kid hasn't even had a single day of professional training.
00:55:48Why waste money on the Combine when he'll never get drafted?
00:55:51How could you say that?
00:55:52You really think that's all I am?
00:55:54Fine.
00:55:55I'll prove you both wrong.
00:55:56Just watch.
00:55:57I'm gonna be the number one pick.
00:55:59The number one pick?
00:56:01You actually believe that crap?
00:56:03You're begging for $200 just to go get laughed off the court?
00:56:07You're shameless!
00:56:08Damn straight.
00:56:09Now pay up!
00:56:17What the hell is wrong with you guys?
00:56:19You could have hurt her!
00:56:20Please, Victor.
00:56:22That's for Malik's Combine trip.
00:56:24He needs it!
00:56:26When you borrow money, you pay it back.
00:56:29Who steals from the same people they're in debt to?
00:56:33That's way out of line!
00:56:35Watch your mouth, you piece of shit!
00:56:41Whatever.
00:56:42The money's ours now.
00:56:43Who cares what they think?
00:56:45Come on.
00:56:46Let's go by Chase that new phone.
00:56:51Mom, I'll just not go to the Combine.
00:56:53I'll keep working.
00:56:55Save money to fix your hand.
00:56:57What did you just say?
00:57:07Mom, stop!
00:57:08Stop it!
00:57:09Look at me!
00:57:13Mom.
00:57:14Malik, this world only respects two kinds of people.
00:57:18Those born at the top.
00:57:20And those who fight their way up there.
00:57:22Basketball is your weapon, Malik.
00:57:24So use it!
00:57:25Fight with it!
00:57:26Whatever people say, however hard it gets, you hold on to it and never let it go.
00:57:31But Mom, what about your hand?
00:57:33What are you going to do while I'm gone for three months?
00:57:36Forget my hand.
00:57:37Even if my whole body stops working, I'll make it to the day you come back.
00:57:45Malik!
00:57:52Malik, I've got some cash saved up from washing cars all these years.
00:57:55Take it.
00:57:56Use it for the Combine.
00:58:00Logan, I thought that was for your wedding.
00:58:02Nah, it's alright, man.
00:58:03We can always postpone it.
00:58:04Linda's going to roll her eyes at me, but she'll understand.
00:58:07I've been saving my tips from waiting tables.
00:58:10But Andre, what about your tuition?
00:58:13Aren't you playing for Boise State next year?
00:58:16Man, my grades suck.
00:58:17And you've got way more game than I do.
00:58:18I'll stay here in drywall.
00:58:20Just go get that number one pick for us, alright?
00:58:28Here's my share, Malik.
00:58:29Coach, where'd you even get this much?
00:58:31Wait, did you saw your pickup truck?
00:58:35That old truck's been with me for 20 years.
00:58:38Carried me through every chapter of my life.
00:58:40And now it's going to carry you one step closer to your dream.
00:58:43Your mom's right.
00:58:43You've got to go to the Combine.
00:58:45You've got to show those scouts what you've got.
00:58:47We all believe in you, Malik.
00:58:53Thank you all so much.
00:58:55Thanks, guys.
00:58:56I'm getting that number one to pick.
00:58:58You should get going.
00:59:01Go make us proud, Malik.
00:59:02I'll be here every Sunday praying for you.
00:59:09Malik!
00:59:12Show them how we do it in drywall.
00:59:14Go get them, Malik.
00:59:16We're rooting for you.
00:59:30Oh, my God.
00:59:33Oh, my God.
00:59:35Oh, my God.
00:59:46Who is that?
00:59:48That kid's footwork.
00:59:51His hang time, his explosiveness.
00:59:53That's exactly the kind of player we need.
01:00:07How have I not heard anything about this kid?
01:00:09Who is that kid?
01:00:10Why isn't he on the list?
01:00:13Did some other team bribe you just to hide him from me?
01:00:16No, Mrs. Barnes.
01:00:17He's just some high school dropout.
01:00:20A high school dropout?
01:00:27It's almost like he's flying.
01:00:35No!
01:00:46Find out who he is.
01:00:48Now.
01:00:52Thank you for your patience, Malik.
01:00:54All final evaluations here are closed and confidential.
01:00:57Now that everything's official, congratulations.
01:01:00Welcome to the Lakers.
01:01:02I'm Madeline Barnes.
01:01:03I'm offering you a rookie contract worth 20 millions a year.
01:01:06How does that sound?
01:01:0720 million for a rookie?
01:01:09That's the highest rookie contract in league history.
01:01:14But this is real, right?
01:01:19Of course it is.
01:01:22I've read your full scouting report, Malik.
01:01:24You're not just a generational talent.
01:01:26You're kind, brave, a real character guy.
01:01:30And with that face?
01:01:32Heck, your jerseys are going to sell out in minutes.
01:01:35And rest assured, your contract incentives will reflect that.
01:01:39What are you waiting for?
01:01:41Sign with us, Malik.
01:01:42You know, you're not just this year's number one pick.
01:01:48You're number one in my heart, too.
01:02:01If you've got any other conditions, just name them.
01:02:04Since the whole Lakers team might end up yours with the way things are going.
01:02:09Mrs. Barnes, I want to build an indoor basketball court in my hometown.
01:02:13Back in Drywell, my teammates and I only have a dirt lot by the road to play on.
01:02:17The guys there are full of talent, but since we don't have the resources, they've never had a fair shot.
01:02:25See?
01:02:25The guy's got a heart of gold.
01:02:27Of course, that won't be a problem.
01:02:28Lila, you'll take the lead on the construction of the court.
01:02:30And please, none of this Mrs. Barnes crap.
01:02:34Call me Madeline.
01:02:42Thank you, Madeline.
01:02:43But before I report to the team, is it okay if I take in a trip home first?
01:02:47I want to tell my mom the good news in person and thank everyone who supported me.
01:02:51Absolutely.
01:02:52You can fly there in my private jet.
01:02:54Only the best for our new star player.
01:02:56Thank you all.
01:02:57I'll be off then.
01:02:57See you later.
01:02:58Mom, we haven't officially drafted him yet.
01:03:01What if another team tries to punch him while he's gone?
01:03:05You're right.
01:03:05I'll have our G-lead coach pick him up and stay by his side the whole time.
01:03:09Oh, and call the construction crew and make sure they start work on that court pronto.
01:03:13All right.
01:03:14If anyone even tries to take Malik from us, I'll tear them apart myself.
01:03:23Ms. Barnes, thank you for choosing my company for the project.
01:03:25I assure you we'll build you a professional-grade, state-of-the-art gym.
01:03:30Hold on.
01:03:32You picked my company because I know the guy the gym's being built for?
01:03:42No way.
01:03:43Could it really be?
01:03:49Thanks, Madeline.
01:03:51Oh, and one more thing.
01:03:52Can we donate a new pair of basketball shoes to every family in my hometown?
01:03:56We'll tell them it's a gift from the Lakers team owner.
01:03:58Absolutely.
01:03:59Oh, my people are going to love that.
01:04:02I'll get started on it right now.
01:04:10That's her.
01:04:11Her son went to the city to play basketball, but he ended up getting arrested for male prostitution.
01:04:16Heard he was selling his body to old ladies.
01:04:20God, what a fuck-up.
01:04:22His mom did everything she could to set him up for success, and he still got sent to the slammer.
01:04:36Ugh.
01:04:37I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:40Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:04:44Ugh.
01:04:45I knew I smelled something cheap.
01:04:49Looks like the poorest woman in town made it after all.
01:04:52Isn't that Chase Holloway?
01:04:53I heard the Lakers' G League team signed him after the combine, and now they're donating a gym to our
01:05:00town.
01:05:01Naturally, they picked Chase's dad's company to build it.
01:05:05Wow, this Chase kid's got a bright future.
01:05:08Who knows?
01:05:09Maybe he'll be playing for the Lakers soon.
01:05:23Hi, Malik.
01:05:24I'm Eric Coleman, head coach of the Lakers' G League team.
01:05:27Coach Coleman, it's an honor.
01:05:28Thank you so much for picking me up.
01:05:30It's the least I could do.
01:05:31If you're putting dry well on the map, kid, the folks here should be proud of you.
01:05:35Hey, I'm just a guy who loves to hoop.
01:05:39It's about an hour's drive into town.
01:05:40Ready to hit the road?
01:05:48All right, everyone, I've got some great news.
01:05:50Thanks to the generosity of Lakers owner Madeline Barnes, all of you were getting a new pair of shoes today.
01:05:57And that's not all.
01:05:58She's also putting $3 million into building us a real basketball gym.
01:06:03Imagine that, our kid's playing on a sparkling professional court.
01:06:07And plus, this gym will employ more than half of residents in dry well in desperate need of work.
01:06:12Mrs. Barnes has truly blessed us all.
01:06:16Now let's get to the shoes.
01:06:18Every household gets a pair.
01:06:20I'll read out the names, so come up when you're called.
01:06:21Ethan Alberston, Morgan Belmont, Chad Samperson, Jalen Tate, Connor Westbrook, Marcus Young.
01:06:35That's it.
01:06:39Father, I didn't hear Malik's name.
01:06:43Father, she and her son are a disgrace to all of dry well.
01:06:46People like them deserve to be shamed, not rewarded.
01:06:49Father, in the name of the Lord, I beg you, help me.
01:06:56Malik sold his body to old ladies for a quick buck.
01:07:02The prostitution of any form is both illegal and immoral, and is unworthy of the Lord's blessings, let alone a
01:07:08pair of sneakers.
01:07:10Everyone knows he got locked for doing sax work for old hags.
01:07:14That's right.
01:07:15Meanwhile, Chase here got signed by the Lakers' G League squad.
01:07:19He's the whole reason they're building the gym and giving us these shoes.
01:07:22He's dry well's real hometown hero.
01:07:24Malik's lucky.
01:07:25He doesn't deserve a cousin like him.
01:07:27Damn.
01:07:28Didn't think Malik would stoop that low.
01:07:30My brother gave Malik money when he left.
01:07:33All for him to end up behind bars.
01:07:35Malik's my son.
01:07:37I know him better than anyone, and he's not who you're saying he is.
01:07:40Everyone who went to the Combine stayed a week, ten days at most.
01:07:45Malik's been gone for over a month.
01:07:47What's he still doing there if not rotting away in some jail cell?
01:07:50Your son breaks the law and disgraces this town, and you've still got the nerve to come ask for a
01:07:55free pair of shoes?
01:07:56What if Mrs. Barnes finds out our town produced a delinquent like Malik and pulls the plug on the gym
01:08:01project?
01:08:02Who's going to take the blame then, huh?
01:08:04I just want to get Malik a pair of shoes.
01:08:07He grew up here just like every other kid, and he's always had a good heart.
01:08:10Sure, we might not be the richest family around, but that doesn't make my son a failure or a criminal!
01:08:17Shut your mouth!
01:08:19Defending that vile boy in front of God like this?
01:08:21Truly shameless!
01:08:23I'll throw those shoes in the trash before I give them to your son!
01:08:29You want the shoes?
01:08:31Fine.
01:08:35Then crawl over here and clean them.
01:08:43Chase, I'm your aunt.
01:08:46Don't pull the ant card.
01:08:47My son plays for the Lakers now.
01:08:49The freaking Lakers donated these shoes because of him.
01:08:53If you want something from our family, you're going to have to beg for it.
01:08:56Well, you want these shoes or not, kneel and shine them clean!
01:09:01Kneel!
01:09:01Kneel!
01:09:02Kneel!
01:09:03Kneel!
01:09:06Kneel!
01:09:07Kneel!
01:09:08Kneel!
01:09:09Kneel!
01:09:09Kneel!
01:09:09Kneel!
01:09:25Kneel!
01:09:29Coach, could you all hang back for a moment?
01:09:31My mom comes here every Sunday to pray for me.
01:09:32I don't want to overwhelm her with all these people.
01:09:35Okay, then. Go ahead.
01:09:52If Malik made mistakes,
01:09:54then I failed him as his mother.
01:09:57It's my fault.
01:10:00All of it.
01:10:06Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!
01:10:10Shame! Shame! Shame!
01:10:14Shame!
01:10:15Shame!
01:10:15Shame!
01:10:17Shame!
01:10:17Shame!
01:10:18Shame!
01:10:21Shame!
01:10:25Shame!
01:10:27Who dared to hurt my mom?!
01:10:31Hey!
01:10:35You
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