1 00:00:10,301 --> 00:00:12,137 Good day, everybody. I'm Maya Ortiz. 2 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:14,973 And welcome back to a special edition of Off The Court. 3 00:00:15,390 --> 00:00:16,850 {\an8}LeBron James said it best. 4 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:20,353 {\an8}"Basketball is my passion, but my family is everything to me." 5 00:00:20,895 --> 00:00:22,605 Today has a special meaning for me. 6 00:00:22,605 --> 00:00:26,109 I'm standing here at the intersection of basketball and family 7 00:00:26,234 --> 00:00:28,319 in the Bell House, practically my second home 8 00:00:28,319 --> 00:00:30,405 in middle school, where basketball phenoms, 9 00:00:30,405 --> 00:00:32,449 Jordan and Josh Bell were like my brothers. 10 00:00:32,949 --> 00:00:36,202 In the Bell home, it was all basketball, all love 11 00:00:36,411 --> 00:00:39,080 {\an8}and tonight, we celebrate dreams made real. 12 00:00:39,998 --> 00:00:41,249 Okay, cut. That's the header. 13 00:00:41,249 --> 00:00:44,669 {\an8}The game of basketball is very much like the game of life. 14 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:48,923 {\an8}Fluid. You acclimate. You adapt. You overcome. 15 00:00:49,340 --> 00:00:50,675 {\an8}A smooth pivot. 16 00:00:51,051 --> 00:00:52,761 - A sick double cross. 17 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:54,554 {\an8}Oh, no, no, no. The champagne is for later. 18 00:00:54,554 --> 00:00:55,680 {\an8}And the cake is a surprise. 19 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:57,390 {\an8}- Can you take it around back, please? - No problem. 20 00:00:57,390 --> 00:00:59,517 {\an8}Where are they? Are they trying to ruin my segment on purpose? 21 00:00:59,517 --> 00:01:02,062 {\an8}- I don't know. - Mama Bell, here are your notes. 22 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,480 - Thank you. - And do you know 23 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:06,107 {\an8}who's blocking the driveway? Mobile bartender wants to get in. 24 00:01:06,107 --> 00:01:08,068 {\an8}I knew I should've banned him from coming. 25 00:01:08,359 --> 00:01:13,490 {\an8}Okay, okay, the party can start. Uncle Skinny has arrived! 26 00:01:13,615 --> 00:01:16,618 {\an8}- You're late. - But always on time. 27 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:20,622 - What's up? Hey. Hey. 28 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:21,748 - Hey, everybody. - Hi. 29 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,000 Vondie, let’s grab a quick interview before things start. 30 00:01:24,125 --> 00:01:25,960 You can talk about what it was like growing up here. 31 00:01:25,960 --> 00:01:29,714 I know, you were gonna get at me but my bad, our flight was delayed. 32 00:01:30,048 --> 00:01:33,093 {\an8}Yeah? Well, you could’ve picked a better time to go shopping in Paris. 33 00:01:33,218 --> 00:01:34,928 - Mm-mm. - You know how important this is. 34 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:36,888 Mm-hmm. Okay, so, I guess, that little gift 35 00:01:36,888 --> 00:01:38,640 that we picked up for you from... 36 00:01:40,725 --> 00:01:43,770 Louis Vuitton doesn't matter then, huh? 37 00:01:44,938 --> 00:01:47,690 - It will suffice. 38 00:01:47,816 --> 00:01:48,983 Where's your nephew? 39 00:01:49,442 --> 00:01:53,196 - Uh... I think that... - Go find my boy. 40 00:01:53,196 --> 00:01:56,825 Okay, I will. Filthy? Where you at? Filthy? Filthy! 41 00:02:03,414 --> 00:02:06,126 {\an8}Get inside! Barney, get inside! 42 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:08,670 Somebody get there! 43 00:02:08,670 --> 00:02:10,755 Hey, Skree! Get through, get through, get through! 44 00:02:17,262 --> 00:02:19,556 - Hey, Coach. - Yo! Filthy, hey, please tell me 45 00:02:19,556 --> 00:02:22,809 - this means you're clear to play. - I wish. I'm just here for moral support. 46 00:02:22,934 --> 00:02:24,060 - Move, go, go, go! - Come on! 47 00:02:30,775 --> 00:02:32,360 - Come on, Ref! 48 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:34,154 - Did you swallow your whistle? - Easy. 49 00:02:35,113 --> 00:02:36,906 Get back on D, back on D! 50 00:02:43,121 --> 00:02:45,373 Lakeside running away with this one. 51 00:02:45,373 --> 00:02:47,792 - Hey, yo, that was for you, Filthy! - Good, shake it off. 52 00:02:47,792 --> 00:02:49,627 Let's get down court. Let's go! 53 00:02:56,968 --> 00:02:58,428 You can ask me anything. 54 00:02:59,512 --> 00:03:01,139 For a long time, I was just angry. 55 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:06,269 I had already made peace with the idea that you never wanted me. 56 00:03:09,814 --> 00:03:10,857 Let’s, um... 57 00:03:11,816 --> 00:03:13,401 Let's set that straight. 58 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:19,449 Your... your mom and I had you when we were in college. 59 00:03:20,074 --> 00:03:23,411 We were kids, and the moment that you came, 60 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:26,080 like, from that moment, everything changed. 61 00:03:26,581 --> 00:03:30,418 You were wanted, and more importantly, 62 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:32,837 - you were loved. But why now? 63 00:03:33,296 --> 00:03:35,924 I mean, after all these years, you finally reach out to me, why? 64 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:39,219 - Because now you need something from me? - No! Kelli, no. 65 00:03:39,928 --> 00:03:41,638 There is no way in the world 66 00:03:42,138 --> 00:03:44,766 that I would ever risk the health of any of my children. 67 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:48,895 I would take a... a lifetime of potential... 68 00:03:49,896 --> 00:03:53,316 health complications before I put any of my kids under the knife. 69 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:57,278 The reason why I reached out to you... 70 00:03:58,780 --> 00:04:00,365 is because I wanted my family. 71 00:04:01,199 --> 00:04:05,203 Not just for me, for all of us. Especially your brothers. 72 00:04:07,163 --> 00:04:09,666 You know, I couldn't imagine leaving this earth 73 00:04:09,666 --> 00:04:14,045 without filling the void of not having you in my life. 74 00:04:15,421 --> 00:04:17,882 - What is that? 75 00:04:18,841 --> 00:04:22,553 - Need a timeout! 76 00:04:24,597 --> 00:04:25,682 Come on, hurry up. 77 00:04:25,682 --> 00:04:28,017 - Let's go, let's go, hustle, hustle. - Hey, hey, hey. You all right? 78 00:04:28,142 --> 00:04:29,811 I'm good, man. But I don't think we can do this. 79 00:04:38,444 --> 00:04:42,949 Last game at Hughes. Can't believe we're going out like this. 80 00:04:43,241 --> 00:04:46,286 I don't know how to stop it. 81 00:04:53,084 --> 00:04:56,462 I don't know how to stop it. I don't know how to stop it. 82 00:05:00,049 --> 00:05:02,593 - I don't know how to stop it. Of course, you do. 83 00:05:05,471 --> 00:05:07,849 Dad? What are you doing here? 84 00:05:08,057 --> 00:05:11,060 Now, son, now, you know I will always be here on your team. 85 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:14,355 And you can count on your teammates for an assist. 86 00:05:15,064 --> 00:05:17,942 Especially when you need them the most, like right now. 87 00:05:17,942 --> 00:05:20,987 We're getting pummeled out there. As in almost irrecoverable. 88 00:05:20,987 --> 00:05:23,406 - As in... - As in change up the strategy. 89 00:05:24,615 --> 00:05:27,118 You’ve been here a million times before. 90 00:05:27,118 --> 00:05:29,203 Just because you're playing a different position, 91 00:05:29,203 --> 00:05:33,666 - doesn't mean you're not part of the game. - But I just wish I was out there. 92 00:05:33,833 --> 00:05:36,753 You are. Now, JB knows it. 93 00:05:38,546 --> 00:05:41,632 Your teammates know it. Now, you gotta own it. 94 00:05:42,759 --> 00:05:43,801 Have faith. 95 00:05:45,053 --> 00:05:47,221 And right now, you up against the biggest opponent 96 00:05:47,221 --> 00:05:48,431 that you ever faced. 97 00:05:50,058 --> 00:05:51,100 Yourself. 98 00:05:52,602 --> 00:05:54,520 Now, the question is, what you gonna do? 99 00:06:04,322 --> 00:06:07,617 Win the damn thing. 100 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:27,303 You were a toddler when your mom died. 101 00:06:28,679 --> 00:06:31,891 I fought... hard for custody. 102 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:34,977 I knew it was gonna be a battle, but I was up for it. 103 00:06:38,106 --> 00:06:39,690 I heard things got weird. 104 00:06:40,858 --> 00:06:43,361 You know, my grandparents said you pretty much ghosted us. 105 00:06:44,278 --> 00:06:47,698 I can't speak for your grandparents. 106 00:06:48,282 --> 00:06:50,326 You know, they have their own version. 107 00:06:52,328 --> 00:06:56,624 Look, I... I didn't wanna cause any more pain or... or stress, so... 108 00:06:57,625 --> 00:06:58,751 I agreed... 109 00:06:59,669 --> 00:07:00,962 for them to raise you. 110 00:07:01,295 --> 00:07:03,756 And the moment I did that, I got boxed out. 111 00:07:04,882 --> 00:07:05,883 I figured... 112 00:07:05,883 --> 00:07:09,137 ...when you got older, I... I would just reach out. 113 00:07:10,179 --> 00:07:11,848 But I had already lost one parent. 114 00:07:14,350 --> 00:07:15,518 I mean, I needed you. 115 00:07:17,145 --> 00:07:20,481 - So, how could you just ignore me? - All right. 116 00:07:28,322 --> 00:07:29,490 My graduation? 117 00:07:30,908 --> 00:07:31,909 Mm-hmm. 118 00:07:33,536 --> 00:07:36,831 - How’d you get it? - I was there. Fourth row, back. 119 00:07:37,331 --> 00:07:38,332 You think... 120 00:07:39,542 --> 00:07:43,629 I'm gonna let my firstborn walk across that stage and not be there? 121 00:07:44,505 --> 00:07:47,258 My girl. Salutatorian. 122 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,802 Nah, I saw you up there. 123 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:52,221 They should've let you make that speech 124 00:07:52,346 --> 00:07:55,892 'cause the valedictorian. Oh, God, they put us to sleep. 125 00:07:56,893 --> 00:07:57,894 Kelli... 126 00:08:00,563 --> 00:08:02,398 I never stopped loving you. 127 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:08,362 Stopped being there for you. And I never will. 128 00:08:09,655 --> 00:08:13,826 I want... We... we want you to be a part of this family. 129 00:08:17,538 --> 00:08:19,916 Gentlemen, we have got to start moving the ball around. 130 00:08:19,916 --> 00:08:21,542 We're missing way too many easy shots. 131 00:08:22,001 --> 00:08:24,962 This is selfish basketball. Stick to the game plan. 132 00:08:24,962 --> 00:08:26,255 Yo, is this who we are? 133 00:08:26,255 --> 00:08:28,841 What, they put a little bit of pressure on us and we cave? 134 00:08:28,966 --> 00:08:30,468 We ain't gonna win playing like this. 135 00:08:30,468 --> 00:08:34,180 Look, I understand the doubt. Okay? I get it. 136 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:36,182 But you can't lose faith! 137 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:40,019 Okay? All great champions have faced defeat. 138 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:43,648 But stared it down and still managed to get the rebound. 139 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:46,817 That sounds great but like he said, we're not even making shots. 140 00:08:46,984 --> 00:08:49,737 - We need you out there, Filthy. - I am here. 141 00:08:50,446 --> 00:08:53,991 And I hear you but hear this. This is y'all chance! 142 00:08:54,325 --> 00:08:55,910 But y'all gotta grab it! 143 00:08:57,286 --> 00:08:58,996 You remember Dad's basketball rule? 144 00:09:00,831 --> 00:09:06,712 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss. Dribble, fake, shoot, miss. 145 00:09:07,171 --> 00:09:11,300 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, swish! 146 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:15,054 Now, y'all gotta feel it, all right? With me. 147 00:09:15,471 --> 00:09:19,225 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! 148 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:23,604 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, swish! 149 00:09:25,106 --> 00:09:26,482 Let's go! Let's go! 150 00:09:28,025 --> 00:09:32,113 Oh, oh, oh, oh, one more thing. Dad said if you lose today, 151 00:09:32,738 --> 00:09:35,199 you might as well not bother coming home. So, you know what... 152 00:09:36,033 --> 00:09:38,160 Let's go! Let's go, Lions! 153 00:09:47,837 --> 00:09:49,297 - Come on! Watch out! - Defend, defend. 154 00:09:49,297 --> 00:09:51,132 Rebound, Vondie, rebound! 155 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:54,010 There you go! 156 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:07,106 Jordan Bell, keeping the Lions in the hunt! 157 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:14,697 D up, D up, D up! 158 00:10:15,197 --> 00:10:16,490 No, no, no, no! 159 00:10:21,162 --> 00:10:22,371 Zuma for three! 160 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:24,999 {\an8}I hate this kid! I hate this kid. 161 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:31,005 - We need a timeout! - We're out! 162 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:38,387 Let's go, JB! - Let's go! 163 00:10:40,514 --> 00:10:42,266 Yo, JB, Flexis Alexis! 164 00:10:47,563 --> 00:10:49,148 Okay. Okay. 165 00:10:50,816 --> 00:10:51,859 You got it. 166 00:10:53,611 --> 00:10:55,321 Yeah! 167 00:10:55,571 --> 00:10:58,449 Yeah! 168 00:11:08,918 --> 00:11:10,670 My boys right there. 169 00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:13,005 - That's our boys, yeah! - That's our boys, yeah! Okay! 170 00:11:13,214 --> 00:11:15,132 Whoa, whoa! 171 00:11:16,592 --> 00:11:19,178 Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! 172 00:11:19,303 --> 00:11:22,682 - Yes, yeah! 173 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:38,823 - You're welcome. - What are you talking about? 174 00:11:42,618 --> 00:11:45,121 Oh, wow! You weren't lying. 175 00:11:45,121 --> 00:11:47,415 - Ah. I told you. No way. 176 00:11:48,165 --> 00:11:49,792 - Yo! - Hey, hey! 177 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:52,253 Hey! How's the champions? 178 00:11:52,461 --> 00:11:53,713 Yeah! 179 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:55,381 - We did it! - Uh-huh! 180 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:56,882 - Brought that home. - Kelli, you're here! 181 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:59,385 You guys are champs now? Thank you for the pizza, Chuck! 182 00:11:59,593 --> 00:12:01,345 Appreciate it! What up, nephs? 183 00:12:01,345 --> 00:12:03,681 Too far to reach, uh-oh! Hide your wallets, people. 184 00:12:03,681 --> 00:12:06,559 'Cause Starbucks ain't got nothing on this one right here! 185 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:08,310 Oh, handshake, please? Come on. 186 00:12:08,310 --> 00:12:10,438 - We're family now. Good to see you. 187 00:12:11,647 --> 00:12:14,358 Hi. I'm Crystal. 188 00:12:15,025 --> 00:12:17,820 - Very nice to finally meet you. - Nice to meet you, too. 189 00:12:18,446 --> 00:12:19,822 You guys wanna... Okay. 190 00:12:20,030 --> 00:12:22,116 I don't wanna overstay my welcome, so I should just go. 191 00:12:22,116 --> 00:12:24,785 Oh, absolutely not! We're having a party tonight. 192 00:12:25,286 --> 00:12:27,037 - There's a lot to celebrate. 193 00:12:27,037 --> 00:12:29,373 - Hey, who's ready to party! - Hey! 194 00:12:30,249 --> 00:12:33,586 Guys, this is our sister, Kelli. 195 00:12:34,253 --> 00:12:35,171 Hey. 196 00:12:35,171 --> 00:12:36,547 Let me get this straight, man. 197 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:39,175 You're telling me this entire time, you've had a hot sister 198 00:12:39,175 --> 00:12:40,718 - and you didn't tell me? Hey, careful. 199 00:12:40,718 --> 00:12:42,720 - That's my sis you're talking about. - Come on now. 200 00:12:42,845 --> 00:12:47,600 Hey. Hey, look. This year... ...we've been through a lot. 201 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,894 Guess what doesn't break us only makes us stronger. 202 00:12:50,269 --> 00:12:55,608 I mean, yeah. This year helped me realize just how important every day is! 203 00:12:55,983 --> 00:12:59,487 And to make sure each moment matters and that the people around you know 204 00:12:59,487 --> 00:13:00,988 just how much they're loved. 205 00:13:02,698 --> 00:13:03,741 And, uh... 206 00:13:04,533 --> 00:13:06,786 - you carry them with you in your heart... - Excuse me? 207 00:13:06,786 --> 00:13:08,788 - ...like the moonlight over the sea. 208 00:13:09,830 --> 00:13:12,041 You really oughta write a book, man. 209 00:13:12,166 --> 00:13:13,918 All right, bro. I'm done messing with y'all. 210 00:13:25,846 --> 00:13:29,433 Ah, I see you found Chuck's jazz collection. 211 00:13:29,433 --> 00:13:31,310 It's wild. 212 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:34,605 I mean, the one thing I inherited from my mom was her jazz collection. 213 00:13:34,605 --> 00:13:37,149 Hmm. - And she loved Nancy Wilson. 214 00:13:37,274 --> 00:13:39,819 - This was her favorite album. - Aww. 215 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:42,655 Maybe that's why they got together. 216 00:13:43,155 --> 00:13:44,240 Maybe. 217 00:13:46,534 --> 00:13:49,161 Call me irresponsible... 218 00:13:49,286 --> 00:13:52,957 Oh, yeah, that sounds like your father at 21. 219 00:13:56,168 --> 00:13:58,045 You know, I'm happy the boys reached out. 220 00:13:58,712 --> 00:14:00,464 To see you and Chuck have a second chance... 221 00:14:00,464 --> 00:14:02,174 I don't wanna make any promises. 222 00:14:04,218 --> 00:14:05,386 Yeah, I get it. 223 00:14:06,345 --> 00:14:07,346 Baby steps. 224 00:14:08,138 --> 00:14:09,348 And I don't blame you. 225 00:14:09,890 --> 00:14:11,851 It's gonna take a while to build a relationship. 226 00:14:13,519 --> 00:14:17,815 - Sounds like it comes from experience. - With my own father. 227 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:21,151 But that's another story for another day. 228 00:14:25,155 --> 00:14:27,074 You know, I can already tell that you being here 229 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:28,659 has warmed Chuck's heart. 230 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:30,703 Mine, too. 231 00:14:34,373 --> 00:14:36,834 Just kinda sucks that it's under these circumstances. 232 00:14:40,087 --> 00:14:41,171 I know. 233 00:14:43,299 --> 00:14:44,550 But you're here now. 234 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:53,350 All right. 235 00:14:53,767 --> 00:14:56,520 Mm-hmm. A little sparkling cider. 236 00:14:57,521 --> 00:14:59,857 - For my boy, some wine. - Bruh. 237 00:14:59,982 --> 00:15:02,109 - What'd you put in this drink, bruh? 238 00:15:02,109 --> 00:15:04,737 - I don't know. Something to knock you out. 239 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:07,990 - All right. - Look at me... 240 00:15:07,990 --> 00:15:09,950 We'll have to keep you around a little bit more. 241 00:15:09,950 --> 00:15:12,244 Oh, so, you got jokes now? Mm-hmm. 242 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:14,204 Well, I'm just gonna need you not to forget 243 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:16,373 to pay that speeding ticket for your boy because I was flying 244 00:15:16,373 --> 00:15:19,001 - like a bat out of hell to get to you. - Hmm. I got you. 245 00:15:19,835 --> 00:15:20,961 - But bro... 246 00:15:21,962 --> 00:15:22,963 Man. 247 00:15:24,423 --> 00:15:26,258 Seeing Kelli again, bro. 248 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:31,597 I never thought, like that was the... 249 00:15:31,764 --> 00:15:33,057 Yeah. - ...distance. 250 00:15:33,057 --> 00:15:34,516 Yeah. So, what's... 251 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:38,187 - what's next? You know? 252 00:15:38,187 --> 00:15:40,439 Yeah, well, the ball is in her court. 253 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:42,650 - You know? I... - Mm-hmm. 254 00:15:43,150 --> 00:15:46,320 There's a lot to work through but I told her I wanna be in her life. 255 00:15:46,570 --> 00:15:49,156 Hmm. - You know, as much or little 256 00:15:49,406 --> 00:15:50,616 as she wants me. 257 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:56,038 And the fact that she came here at all? Yeah, it's good. 258 00:15:56,038 --> 00:15:57,539 - You know what I mean? - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 259 00:15:57,539 --> 00:15:58,707 - No, it's a good thing. 260 00:15:59,124 --> 00:16:00,584 The fact that she came 261 00:16:00,584 --> 00:16:03,462 and my little nephews balled out on the court. 262 00:16:05,339 --> 00:16:09,051 But for real man, you know, I should probably make it a point to be, 263 00:16:09,051 --> 00:16:12,221 you know, a little closer, around a little bit more. 264 00:16:12,221 --> 00:16:14,473 You know, moving here might not be such a bad idea. 265 00:16:14,598 --> 00:16:16,475 Hmm. You should run that by Crystal. 266 00:16:16,600 --> 00:16:17,685 - Yeah. - Okay. 267 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:19,728 - That's a good point. Yeah. You know what I mean? 268 00:16:19,728 --> 00:16:21,271 - That's a good point. - I mean, we love you. 269 00:16:21,271 --> 00:16:23,524 All right, cheers with your old apple cider. 270 00:16:23,524 --> 00:16:24,608 Mm-hmm. 271 00:16:25,442 --> 00:16:28,654 Filthy, your leadership skills were on full display 272 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:30,572 and you killed it in the semifinals! 273 00:16:31,115 --> 00:16:33,367 But, like you said, a lot's been happening. 274 00:16:33,534 --> 00:16:37,496 So, what have your experiences this year really taught you? 275 00:16:38,122 --> 00:16:40,207 Um... 276 00:16:40,207 --> 00:16:43,669 Basketball is a great teacher. But it's not everything. 277 00:16:44,253 --> 00:16:46,797 What? Hold on, that's news, Filthy 278 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:49,508 Yeah. I... I think I'm starting to get it. 279 00:16:49,925 --> 00:16:53,762 You know, I'm seeing that my dad's basketball rules work 280 00:16:53,762 --> 00:16:56,181 just as much off the court as on. 281 00:16:57,850 --> 00:16:59,685 You know, he's like a superhero to me. 282 00:17:00,728 --> 00:17:03,397 But with him facing his own... 283 00:17:04,273 --> 00:17:05,983 form of kryptonite, I, um... 284 00:17:08,652 --> 00:17:10,487 I don't, uh... 285 00:17:12,364 --> 00:17:13,866 You don't know how to protect him. 286 00:17:15,284 --> 00:17:16,326 It's scary. 287 00:17:17,327 --> 00:17:18,912 When my mom got sick... 288 00:17:19,872 --> 00:17:23,125 I started a journal. I needed to get my feelings out somehow. 289 00:17:23,417 --> 00:17:24,501 It is scary. 290 00:17:25,836 --> 00:17:28,422 I mean, everything shifting around me. 291 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:32,509 - Dad, Kelli, high school. - But change can be good. 292 00:17:32,926 --> 00:17:35,012 Don't focus on boxing out the old. 293 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:37,806 Focus on building what's new. 294 00:17:40,559 --> 00:17:43,979 Yo, I already got everything planned for this summer, it's gonna be lit. 295 00:17:44,313 --> 00:17:46,690 What's the last thing you wanna do before you leave for L.A.? 296 00:17:49,109 --> 00:17:50,235 Um... 297 00:17:52,863 --> 00:17:54,656 JB, you have to promise me something. 298 00:17:55,115 --> 00:17:57,076 I'll come to L.A. anytime you want me to. 299 00:17:57,326 --> 00:18:00,120 Good to know, but that's not what I'm talking about. 300 00:18:00,996 --> 00:18:02,039 What is it? 301 00:18:02,664 --> 00:18:04,374 You brought everything to the court today. 302 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:09,379 You stepped up. And I believe in you. 303 00:18:10,005 --> 00:18:13,008 - You believe in you. - Yo, what's wrong? 304 00:18:14,718 --> 00:18:18,097 I won't be at graduation... or summer. 305 00:18:20,641 --> 00:18:22,601 I leave for California in five days. 306 00:18:29,399 --> 00:18:31,401 What a day, babe. 307 00:18:31,568 --> 00:18:34,696 - You good? - Mm-hmm. I'm better than good. 308 00:18:35,280 --> 00:18:37,533 My first dialysis treatment under my belt. 309 00:18:37,699 --> 00:18:40,494 - Hmm. - Beautiful wife... 310 00:18:40,869 --> 00:18:44,790 - ...champion twins, my daughter. 311 00:18:45,457 --> 00:18:47,501 What more can I ask for, you know? 312 00:18:48,836 --> 00:18:50,295 Well, don't forget about Skinny. 313 00:18:50,295 --> 00:18:53,882 Mm. No, really. Skinny is thinking about moving closer. 314 00:18:54,591 --> 00:18:56,468 - Closer to who? - All right. 315 00:18:56,593 --> 00:18:58,554 - Don't play with me. - Yeah, right? 316 00:18:59,680 --> 00:19:06,145 And Dr. Hong said that I am officially registered on the donor directory. 317 00:19:06,895 --> 00:19:08,313 Now, we just play the waiting game. 318 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:10,774 - Baby. - Mm-hmm. 319 00:19:10,774 --> 00:19:13,152 You could wake up tomorrow and have a donor? 320 00:19:13,318 --> 00:19:16,488 - Yeah, yeah. 321 00:19:16,947 --> 00:19:20,367 Mm-hmm. Well, either way... 322 00:19:21,410 --> 00:19:26,999 with you by my side, there's nothing that we can't do. Complications and all. 323 00:19:27,791 --> 00:19:29,168 You're right about that. 324 00:19:38,677 --> 00:19:40,345 She didn't wanna tell me before my game 325 00:19:40,345 --> 00:19:43,557 because she didn't want it to be a distraction. This sucks. 326 00:19:43,765 --> 00:19:46,518 Well, at least she said you could come visit her in L.A. 327 00:19:47,644 --> 00:19:49,813 - Just focus on that. - How can I take advice from you? 328 00:19:50,272 --> 00:19:53,358 You, who refuses to admit his feelings for Maya? 329 00:19:54,234 --> 00:19:57,905 It's delicate. Okay? We're just now getting into it. 330 00:19:58,197 --> 00:19:59,364 You know, like... 331 00:19:59,740 --> 00:20:03,160 Just last week When our lips were a penumbra 332 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:05,704 Her, the moon and I, the earth... 333 00:20:05,704 --> 00:20:07,998 All right, Shakespeare. In English, please? 334 00:20:07,998 --> 00:20:09,666 Yo, you really need to start reading more. 335 00:20:10,250 --> 00:20:12,336 - We kissed. - What? 336 00:20:12,628 --> 00:20:16,298 - Yo, I knew something was up! - Look, it changed everything. 337 00:20:17,090 --> 00:20:18,091 Everything. 338 00:20:18,091 --> 00:20:20,886 So, y'all just kissed? Did y'all talk about it? 339 00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:25,015 Well, afterwards, we kinda fell back into the friend zone. 340 00:20:25,015 --> 00:20:27,434 Filthy, Filthy, listen to me, man! 341 00:20:27,809 --> 00:20:30,312 Tell her how you feel. Yo, you're the one with the words. 342 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:31,855 I mean, usually, yeah but... 343 00:20:33,190 --> 00:20:34,483 I don't know, this is different. 344 00:20:36,526 --> 00:20:37,653 Trust me, man. 345 00:20:38,612 --> 00:20:41,531 There is nothing worse than losing time with someone you care about. 346 00:20:42,032 --> 00:20:44,868 All that drama that went down with me and Alexis at The Roll Call? 347 00:20:44,868 --> 00:20:48,830 I would give anything to get those days of not speaking to her back. 348 00:20:52,209 --> 00:20:53,210 Tell her how you feel. 349 00:21:33,667 --> 00:21:35,377 I thought you left without telling me. 350 00:21:39,673 --> 00:21:43,302 Leaving doesn't mean I'm gone. You'll visit. I'll visit. 351 00:21:43,927 --> 00:21:46,221 JB, don't stop doing what you've been doing. 352 00:21:46,722 --> 00:21:48,807 You're on a roll! Run with it. 353 00:21:48,807 --> 00:21:52,060 But it was you who got me centered to do what I'm doing in the first place. 354 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:56,064 - How do I survive without you? - So dramatic. 355 00:21:57,607 --> 00:21:58,817 I hate divorce. 356 00:21:59,943 --> 00:22:02,237 Yeah. I'm still having a tough time with it. 357 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:05,115 But both of us have to remember 358 00:22:05,115 --> 00:22:08,118 that sometimes things just don't go the way we planned. 359 00:22:09,453 --> 00:22:10,871 Promise me you won't forget me. 360 00:22:12,164 --> 00:22:13,832 - I'm sorry, who are you again? 361 00:22:14,791 --> 00:22:17,336 I promise. I will never forget you. 362 00:23:01,171 --> 00:23:02,756 - Hey, look at this, Maya! - Yeah? 363 00:23:02,881 --> 00:23:06,510 - Look at the views I got! - Vondie, 56.6K views! 364 00:23:06,635 --> 00:23:08,095 I know, it's crazy! Let's go! 365 00:23:08,095 --> 00:23:10,931 - I have no idea! - I know, 65.6K! 366 00:23:13,141 --> 00:23:14,643 - Hey, hey, Maya! Well, yeah. 367 00:23:14,643 --> 00:23:16,645 - And like, you, you were killing it. - Maya! 368 00:23:16,645 --> 00:23:17,938 And at the championship game 369 00:23:17,938 --> 00:23:19,272 - I was like, "Vondie!" Maya! 370 00:23:19,272 --> 00:23:20,816 What... Hey. 371 00:23:21,733 --> 00:23:23,610 Look, I have to tell you something. 372 00:23:25,237 --> 00:23:26,238 We... 373 00:23:27,155 --> 00:23:28,907 Look, that kiss changed everything for me. 374 00:23:29,282 --> 00:23:35,163 - What? Whoa. About darn time! Hey! - It's been in my face this whole time. 375 00:23:35,539 --> 00:23:37,624 I just didn't know how to tell you. I mean, 376 00:23:37,791 --> 00:23:39,459 I didn't know what words could fill in the blanks 377 00:23:39,459 --> 00:23:42,212 when you're not around. To punctuate how I feel 378 00:23:42,546 --> 00:23:46,883 when your smile dribbles across the hardwood of my memory? 379 00:23:47,426 --> 00:23:50,929 I mean, I guess, what I'm trying to say is that my eyes are open. 380 00:23:52,139 --> 00:23:55,475 You're the goal and I'm ready to take that shot at us. 381 00:23:58,270 --> 00:23:59,855 - Really? - Yes, really. 382 00:23:59,855 --> 00:24:01,773 Now? Really, Filthy? 383 00:24:02,691 --> 00:24:06,778 Everyone knows I've practically been in love with you since the third grade. 384 00:24:07,279 --> 00:24:10,198 And now, that I have accepted the fact that... 385 00:24:10,907 --> 00:24:14,202 - we'll only be friends... 386 00:24:16,037 --> 00:24:20,208 - Now your eyes are open? - I mean, better late than never, right? 387 00:24:22,169 --> 00:24:24,629 I'm sorry, Filthy. 388 00:24:25,881 --> 00:24:26,923 You're too late. 389 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:29,009 I... 390 00:24:31,386 --> 00:24:32,471 I'm dating Zuma. 391 00:24:35,557 --> 00:24:37,726 - Wow. 392 00:24:38,268 --> 00:24:41,813 Didn't expect that. Hey, it's all good, man. 393 00:25:22,479 --> 00:25:26,233 Hi, Dr. Hong. This is Kelli, uh, Chuck Bell's daughter. 394 00:25:31,821 --> 00:25:33,448 I wanna talk to you about getting tested. 395 00:25:36,785 --> 00:25:38,245 My whole summer is ruined. 396 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:43,500 Shattered, shipwrecked on the shore of lost possibilities. 397 00:25:44,501 --> 00:25:47,629 Yo, have you ever thought about doing something wild? 398 00:25:48,505 --> 00:25:50,257 - Like what? I don't know. 399 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:53,260 Like going to high school in another state? 400 00:25:53,260 --> 00:25:54,803 No, you're not trying to move down to L.A. 401 00:25:54,803 --> 00:25:57,138 with Aunt Roxie, just so you can be closer to Alexis. 402 00:25:57,514 --> 00:25:59,849 Sometimes, thinking outside the box is better than any plan. 403 00:25:59,975 --> 00:26:01,142 I don't know about that. 404 00:26:02,060 --> 00:26:04,104 Maybe something good will come out of this summer. 405 00:26:08,024 --> 00:26:10,694 {\an8} Tonight is the culmination of a journey. 406 00:26:11,278 --> 00:26:13,989 One in which so many of you have played a part. 407 00:26:14,531 --> 00:26:18,702 Your joy, encouragement, enthusiasm has contributed 408 00:26:18,702 --> 00:26:20,662 to this very moment. 409 00:26:21,413 --> 00:26:26,585 Years ago, a young poet, who was also a phenomenal ball player 410 00:26:26,585 --> 00:26:29,337 got some great advice from a well-known author. 411 00:26:30,005 --> 00:26:35,093 "Trust your words. They will take you as far as you let them." 412 00:26:35,218 --> 00:26:37,512 And he did that! He did it! 413 00:26:37,721 --> 00:26:40,807 Yes, he did! 414 00:26:41,558 --> 00:26:45,520 And I am thrilled that he took those words to heart, 415 00:26:45,520 --> 00:26:50,650 soared with them and wrote one of the best new books of 2031! 416 00:26:55,488 --> 00:26:56,698 Gentle folks, 417 00:26:56,865 --> 00:27:01,036 you are in for a treat tonight and I am so proud 418 00:27:01,411 --> 00:27:07,876 to present to you my son, Josh "Filthy McNasty" Bell! 419 00:27:09,961 --> 00:27:13,590 There was a time when basketball gave me wings. 420 00:27:14,007 --> 00:27:17,427 When they got clipped, trying to soar above bitterness 421 00:27:17,427 --> 00:27:20,013 and grief seemed impossible. 422 00:27:22,057 --> 00:27:25,018 Sometimes, you think things are going one way 423 00:27:25,644 --> 00:27:28,772 but in the blink of an eye, it changes direction. 424 00:27:33,943 --> 00:27:36,446 {\an8}All right. Yeah! 425 00:27:37,697 --> 00:27:39,574 Basketball rule number one. 426 00:27:40,659 --> 00:27:45,038 "In the game of life, family's the court, ball is your heart. 427 00:27:45,872 --> 00:27:50,960 "Always leave your heart on the court. Win or lose, do it together." 428 00:27:53,755 --> 00:27:54,923 Hey Filthy. Stay focused. 429 00:27:54,923 --> 00:27:56,925 Don't let him live in your head, all right? 430 00:27:57,676 --> 00:27:58,718 Got it, Coach. 431 00:28:00,970 --> 00:28:02,889 Hey, Filthy. You ready? 432 00:28:03,264 --> 00:28:05,308 I was born ready. Let's get it, bro! 433 00:28:06,434 --> 00:28:07,936 Let's give a warm welcome 434 00:28:07,936 --> 00:28:12,941 to Beacon Academy's new head basketball coach, Chuck "Da Man" Bell! 435 00:28:13,692 --> 00:28:14,859 All right. Game on. 436 00:28:18,780 --> 00:28:20,407 - Coach.