"Play hard. Hustle harder."

2023

1h 41m

6.3(277 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.

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81 members

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Sinqua Walls

Kamal

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Jack Harlow

Jeremy

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Lance Reddick

Benji

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Teyana Taylor

Imani

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Laura Harrier

Tatiana

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Myles Bullock

Renzo

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Vince Staples

Speedy

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Zak Steiner

Phillip Williamson

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J. Alphonse Nicholson

Jermaine

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Aiden Shute

Drew

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Bentley Green

Jacoby

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Andrew Schulz

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James Earl

Mooch

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Stan Verrett

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Blake Griffin

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Taylor Rooks

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Tyler Herro

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Dazeran Jones

Duke Skywalka

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Arturo Castro

Bobby

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Tristen J. Winger

Richard Wood

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Paris Nicole

Edith

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Gerald 'Slink' Johnson

Lamont

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Marli Dane Farrior

Maya

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Jordon Alexander

Sketchy Guy

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Samir Royal

6-Year-Old Kamal

Crew

Sherman Gay

6'8'' Dude

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Tyshawn Givens

Allen Crabbe Ears

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Nickolas William Thomas

Andy

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Joe Dinicol

Chicken Sandwich

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Charles Tyler Kinder

Lost Culkin Brother

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Freddie Kuguru

Sunglasses

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Makaio Thompson

Dodgers Hat

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Zach Andrews

Taller Hooper

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Kareem Stroud

Hefty Bag

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Malachi D. Scott

Malachi

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Noah Ballou

Tall Man in Cycling Gear

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Deonte Henderson

Westbrook-esque Point Guard

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Solo Bailey

Teen Hooper

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Chaz Ingram

Older Man

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Dolly Gray

Kamal's Mother

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Richard Nevels

Jabari

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Daniel 'DoKnows' Lopez

Guy #1

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Larry Powell

Salesperson

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Sarah Carson

Susie

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Barry Brisco

Ref

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Levi R. Gilbert

Opposing Fan

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Lukas H. Gilbert

Other Opposing Fan

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Khalid Mutakabbir

Another Ref

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Anthony Zasada

Guy in Jean Shorts

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Tarell Meeks

Camera Man

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Anthony Hamilton Jr.

17-Year-Old Kamal

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DJ Battlecat

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Chasnie Houston

Young Teen Girl

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Nic Harris

Street Ball Opponent #1

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Iman Crosson

Fake Malcolm X

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Tamera Kissen

Sheila

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Tiffanie Holloway

Shorty Shorts Girlfriend

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DJ Hed

Venice Tournament DJ

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Harry Perry

Venice Guitar Player on Skates

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Ant Henderson

Ant

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Martin French

Ref #2

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DJ Qwesscoast

Leimert MC

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Ladell Preston

Driver

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Malachi Mutakabbir

Flame Thrower

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Cameron Early

Dorsey Basketball Player

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Reef Graham

St. Thomas Basketball Player

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Sierra Hoyle

Fan #1

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Troy Brown

Fan #2

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Quinn McPherson

Fan #3

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Quinn Pierce

Fan #4

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Kurt Nelson

Fan #5

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Julius Denem

Basketball Player #1

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Samo Soto

Basketball Player #2

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Lance Jemison

Pedestrian

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CJ Stuart

Pedestrian #2

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Phillip-Charlie Daniell

Tournament Offical (uncredited)

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Clayborn Harlow

Basketball Player (uncredited)

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Saddiq Bey

Basketball Player (uncredited)

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Orion Hunter

Saint Thomas Student (uncredited)

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Jacob Lawrence Kreiss

Vendor (uncredited)

Production

Taryn Gates

Tournament Spectator (uncredited)

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