Ben Foster as Vince Merrick, Rex's son and 76ers co-owner.Queen Latifah as Teresa Sugerman, Stanley Sugerman's wife.Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugerman, a scout and coach for the 76ers.Rex's daughter Kat, who recognizes Stanley's talent, reveals she is taking over from Vince and rehires him as an assistant coach.įive months later, the 76ers and Boston Celtics tip off for a game against each other with Stanley now the assistant coach of the 76ers and Bo playing for the Boston Celtics. Playing without pressure, Cruz locks down Wilts defensively and demonstrates his offensive abilities. ![]() At the airport for Bo's flight back to Spain, Leon calls about a private game for players and front office members that Bo and Kermit have both been invited to. He initially performs well, but Kermit begins talking trash about Bo's daughter and mother, so he eventually breaks, pushing Wilts down, and storming out.īoth Stanley and Bo think their journey is over. Bo impresses in the physical elements of the combine, but faces off with Wilts again in a five-on-five exhibition game. Cruz is eventually accepted into the combine, and Stanley flies Lucia and Paola to the US to support him. To create interest, the Sugermans enlist Julius Erving to create a viral video of "the Boa Challenge", where people, including 76ers player Tobias Harris, attempt to score on Bo for money. Their trust renewed, Stanley works tirelessly to get Bo into the combine, without success. Stanley admits his injured hand was from a drunk driving accident while in college, derailing his basketball team's season and putting him in jail for six months. Bo improves dramatically through Stanley's coaching, but Leon can't get him into the Draft Combine after Vince spreads information about Bo's assault charge.įurious at Stanley, Bo eventually reveals the charge stemmed from a fight with Lucia's mother's boyfriend after she tried to claim sole custody of Lucia. Teresa and Alex assist with the training by preparing meals and taping workouts. Telling Bo his only weakness is his sensitivity, he builds on his mental toughness. When Vince passes on Bo, Stanley quits the 76ers to prepare Cruz for the NBA Draft Combine six weeks away. During the workout, Cruz shows flashes of talent, but struggles on offense and at guarding Wilts, who trash talks him and throws him off his game. Stanley advises Bo that if he shuts down Wilts, it will significantly raise his stock with the Sixers. Stanley takes Bo to play at a showcase organized by Leon, which is also attended by the presumptive second overall pick Kermit Wilts. He is released, but warned that he could be deported if he were to be arrested in America. At the airport, Bo is detained for an aggravated assault conviction he received in Spain. Taking matters into his own hands, he pays to bring Cruz to the US, telling him he will be signed by the Sixers or enter the NBA draft. Bo now works construction and makes extra money hustling at basketball.Īfter an impressive workout with members of the Spanish national team, Stanley urges the 76ers front office to sign Cruz immediately, but Vincent is unconvinced. ![]() Bo and his mother Paola recount his life story: he was a talented player from an early age and was invited to play in America at age 15, but stayed in Spain after his girlfriend became pregnant with his daughter Lucia. Stanley attempts to speak with the man, Bo Cruz, but is rebuffed until he makes a Facetime call to Dirk Nowitzki to prove his legitimacy. When Stanley's plan to scout another player in Spain falls through, watching a local pick-up game, he is stunned by an incredibly talented unknown player. ![]() Meeting with his former college teammate Leon Rich, he encourages him to leave the 76ers and also become a player agent. Three months later, Vince demotes Stanley again to scout, sending him overseas to find a new star. The same evening, however, Rex dies, leaving Vince in charge. Rex promotes Stanley to assistant coach, allowing him to remain at home with his family. While he is liked by 76ers owner Rex Merrick, he clashes with Rex's son Vincent. His frequent travel takes a toll on his wife Teresa and daughter Alex. Stanley Sugerman, a jaded international scout for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, lives life on the road searching for future stars.
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