A down-on-his-luck scout and a raw talent chase their NBA dreams with earnest, witty determination.
Feel-good and uplifting, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
What we could confirm fits an R: some violence and frequent strong language.
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After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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