1 00:00:04,546 --> 00:00:09,051 It's important to note the three of us 2 00:00:09,051 --> 00:00:10,761 are all from different walks of life. 3 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:14,181 One of us grew up in a seven-bedroom house. 4 00:00:15,265 --> 00:00:16,600 And one of us grew up in the projects. 5 00:00:17,184 --> 00:00:19,269 One of us grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 6 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:22,689 And yet, there is something that brought the three of us together. 7 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:24,691 Hoops. 8 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:27,945 Jace and Nick play on the court. 9 00:00:27,945 --> 00:00:30,113 I'm mostly on the sideline as a cheerleader. 10 00:00:30,781 --> 00:00:32,783 Jocks need to overcome stereotypes. 11 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:36,370 Arguably, cheerleaders need to overcome them even more. 12 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:39,248 When I have pom-poms in my hands, no one is thinking, 13 00:00:39,248 --> 00:00:41,416 "That girl looks like she has a 3.8 GPA." 14 00:00:41,416 --> 00:00:43,752 Or that Nick also has a 3.8. 15 00:00:43,752 --> 00:00:46,505 Or that Jace, with as much time as he spends playing, 16 00:00:46,505 --> 00:00:48,006 has just under a 3.5. 17 00:00:49,633 --> 00:00:51,426 When you're the bottom seed in the playoffs, 18 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:53,679 expectations are low. 19 00:00:54,972 --> 00:00:57,182 {\an8}But you happen to win a game or two, 20 00:00:58,016 --> 00:00:59,643 {\an8}they act like it's a damn miracle. 21 00:01:00,185 --> 00:01:03,647 It's a game where individual performance matters, 22 00:01:04,772 --> 00:01:06,567 but no one person wins by themselves. 23 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:07,985 Nick! 24 00:01:14,867 --> 00:01:16,201 Come on. 25 00:01:16,201 --> 00:01:18,495 Come on, baby. You got this! 26 00:01:19,705 --> 00:01:22,916 {\an8}- Yeah! Let's go! - Yeah! 27 00:01:23,709 --> 00:01:24,835 Yes! 28 00:01:25,878 --> 00:01:30,048 The thing is, we never believed what they said about us. 29 00:01:30,924 --> 00:01:32,176 Let's go! 30 00:01:34,178 --> 00:01:37,806 We knew the miracle would be if the haters could stop us. 31 00:01:38,307 --> 00:01:42,269 To our illustrious teacher, Dr. Emory Lawson, 32 00:01:43,312 --> 00:01:45,898 we have toiled through our class readings in earnest, 33 00:01:46,523 --> 00:01:53,322 in search for the answer to the question, "Is democracy a destination or a journey?" 34 00:01:55,324 --> 00:01:56,325 With all due respect... 35 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:00,370 we'll have to answer it our way. 36 00:03:37,426 --> 00:03:39,928 We'll get another shot at Hilltop Central from Chicago. 37 00:03:40,429 --> 00:03:41,638 They beat us in our regular season, 38 00:03:41,638 --> 00:03:43,599 but we're gonna see 'em again at the championship. 39 00:03:44,474 --> 00:03:48,228 It's gonna be held at a neutral site: Los Angeles, California. 40 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:49,229 Really? 41 00:03:53,775 --> 00:03:56,195 They're the number one seed. So what? 42 00:03:56,195 --> 00:03:58,989 They won the National Championship last year. So what? 43 00:03:58,989 --> 00:04:01,241 Some say they might do it this year. 44 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:04,912 Y'all don't know what you're supposed to say yet? 45 00:04:04,912 --> 00:04:06,038 So what? 46 00:04:06,872 --> 00:04:10,000 All right. Yeah. All right, so what. 47 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,919 Somebody's paying attention. Thank you. 48 00:04:12,628 --> 00:04:14,838 But there's something else they're not considering. 49 00:04:14,838 --> 00:04:15,839 What's that? 50 00:04:15,839 --> 00:04:19,927 Those bright lights in Los Angeles? They were made for us. 51 00:04:19,927 --> 00:04:21,428 They're made for me. 52 00:04:21,428 --> 00:04:25,182 Freedom, like a championship, is won by conquest. 53 00:04:26,183 --> 00:04:27,518 And our mission was clear. 54 00:04:28,101 --> 00:04:30,145 No one gets to stand in the way of our future. 55 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,105 No one. 56 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,985 Without Jace's leadership, 57 00:04:36,985 --> 00:04:40,489 they would not be headed to California to play in the National Championship. 58 00:04:40,489 --> 00:04:44,493 I can assure you, I am a believer. We just have to be sure others are too. 59 00:04:44,493 --> 00:04:47,037 Let me explain what we offer as a service. 60 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:51,708 We have successfully placed 2,000 athletes in D1 schools. 61 00:04:52,209 --> 00:04:56,713 Our database has contact information for over 350 D1 coaches. 62 00:04:56,713 --> 00:04:59,216 We will create a highlight reel for you 63 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:01,927 and send it out to big and mid-level programs. 64 00:05:02,719 --> 00:05:05,389 And we will lobby on your behalf so you don't have to. 65 00:05:05,889 --> 00:05:10,435 In a month, every D1 program will know the name Jason Carson. 66 00:05:13,021 --> 00:05:15,566 I'm sure most of them know my name is Jace Carson. 67 00:05:17,234 --> 00:05:20,070 I apologize for that, Jace. Of course they do. 68 00:05:21,196 --> 00:05:23,031 And we'll make sure colleges have 69 00:05:23,031 --> 00:05:25,284 the right narrative regarding our athletes. 70 00:05:25,284 --> 00:05:28,495 The narrative is that Jace is a top-30 player. 71 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:30,998 If they want a shot at him, they need to step up. 72 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:33,292 His ranking has dropped. 73 00:05:34,376 --> 00:05:37,087 There are also questions about his character. 74 00:05:37,087 --> 00:05:41,258 Aside from being a vigilante, he posted his confession on social media. 75 00:05:41,884 --> 00:05:45,053 He lied and said his teammates were not involved. 76 00:05:45,053 --> 00:05:47,222 They should respect me for trying to protect them. 77 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,934 - May I be blunt? - By all means. 78 00:05:51,602 --> 00:05:53,729 I don't believe in living in fear. 79 00:05:54,688 --> 00:05:58,233 However, I do believe in facing reality. 80 00:05:58,233 --> 00:06:00,986 Your standing in the collegiate community is spiraling. 81 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:05,282 No top programs are offering you a basketball scholarship. Is that right? 82 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:07,284 That's why you're here. 83 00:06:08,452 --> 00:06:09,703 What about smaller schools? 84 00:06:11,538 --> 00:06:14,666 Delaware State. East Mississippi. 85 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:17,127 Not exactly what you envisioned for yourself. 86 00:06:19,505 --> 00:06:22,132 I need a pathway to the NBA. 87 00:06:24,134 --> 00:06:27,012 You can finish the application and payment process online. 88 00:06:27,846 --> 00:06:30,682 As soon as you do, we will fight for you, 89 00:06:30,682 --> 00:06:32,768 so you can just focus on the game you love. 90 00:06:33,644 --> 00:06:36,188 How much does the recruiting service cost? 91 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:38,690 It's $10,000 for the first month. 92 00:06:39,274 --> 00:06:42,486 If you want us to continue after that, it's only 5,000 monthly. 93 00:06:44,363 --> 00:06:47,783 But as our client testimonials will attest, 94 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:51,662 this is an investment into your child's success. 95 00:06:54,623 --> 00:06:55,707 We'll think about it. 96 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:59,169 I already thought about it. We're good. 97 00:07:00,879 --> 00:07:02,381 We need to have a discussion. 98 00:07:02,381 --> 00:07:05,133 This is humiliating, Mom. He doesn't even know my name. 99 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:09,179 Thank you for coming, Mr. Daniels. 100 00:07:15,894 --> 00:07:19,189 - Hi, Mommy. - Hi, baby. How's your day going so far? 101 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:22,150 Miss Smith said I can bring Penny home with us. 102 00:07:23,151 --> 00:07:25,529 That's nice. And who's this here? 103 00:07:26,029 --> 00:07:30,659 Larrina. That's a very pretty name. 104 00:07:31,368 --> 00:07:32,786 You maybe wanna bring her home with us too? 105 00:07:32,786 --> 00:07:35,706 No. I just want the pretty doll. 106 00:07:37,833 --> 00:07:40,586 Did she use those exact words, "the pretty doll"? 107 00:07:40,586 --> 00:07:42,963 Yes, Ike. Your daughter. Okay? 108 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:44,173 The one who reads the books 109 00:07:44,173 --> 00:07:46,717 with the beautiful Black illustrations in them said that. 110 00:07:47,968 --> 00:07:50,345 It's like that experiment in the late '30s, 111 00:07:50,345 --> 00:07:53,223 where they were studying the effects of segregation on Black children. 112 00:07:54,558 --> 00:07:57,186 She not messed up like the kids during segregation. 113 00:07:57,186 --> 00:08:00,147 She can still drink from the same water fountains, 114 00:08:00,147 --> 00:08:03,442 but baby, she is one of two Black children in her class. 115 00:08:04,902 --> 00:08:09,239 And I remember being so relieved that she wasn't the only one. 116 00:08:09,239 --> 00:08:10,157 But-- 117 00:08:12,326 --> 00:08:16,914 What kind of message is she receiving in that place? This place? 118 00:08:25,923 --> 00:08:26,965 Jarrett! You're in. 119 00:08:31,512 --> 00:08:32,596 All right, get it. 120 00:08:48,487 --> 00:08:49,905 This is my show! 121 00:09:06,338 --> 00:09:10,717 {\an8}Crystal, I know it meant the world to me to be named a McDonald's All-American. 122 00:09:11,385 --> 00:09:12,761 How does it feel to be here? 123 00:09:12,761 --> 00:09:15,973 It's been great. It's such an amazing achievement, 124 00:09:15,973 --> 00:09:19,309 and it's been an honor to play with the top female athletes in the country. 125 00:09:19,893 --> 00:09:24,147 I can say from all of us that we are so proud of how far you've come. 126 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:25,357 So what's next? 127 00:09:25,357 --> 00:09:27,025 I'll be declaring my college soon. 128 00:09:27,025 --> 00:09:28,986 But in the meantime, 129 00:09:28,986 --> 00:09:32,656 I'm meeting with Gladiator Sneakers to work on some of my initiatives. 130 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:37,619 Mr. Powers, would you like to discuss this with us? 131 00:09:37,619 --> 00:09:40,581 No. That's not necessary right now. No. 132 00:09:40,581 --> 00:09:41,540 He's modest. 133 00:09:41,540 --> 00:09:45,419 However, he'd be the first to say he believes in financially supporting 134 00:09:45,419 --> 00:09:50,674 women's sports and holding sports clinics for girls, and, to top it all off, 135 00:09:50,674 --> 00:09:54,720 he plans to rebuild the gym at the high school I'm graduating from. 136 00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:57,639 Can you confirm this, Mr. Powers? 137 00:09:59,016 --> 00:10:00,934 - Every single word. - Can we get a picture? 138 00:10:04,188 --> 00:10:05,439 New gym, that's a nice touch. 139 00:10:05,439 --> 00:10:06,607 I know. 140 00:10:07,733 --> 00:10:08,817 Perfect. 141 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:11,028 Welcome home. 142 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:14,489 This is nice of you. 143 00:10:16,158 --> 00:10:22,497 Six points at the All-Star game, a steal and three assists? 144 00:10:22,497 --> 00:10:26,043 Yeah, you are the undeniable queen of the DMV. 145 00:10:26,627 --> 00:10:27,503 Thank you. 146 00:10:27,503 --> 00:10:28,879 Not like you need me to tell you. 147 00:10:33,634 --> 00:10:34,635 What's wrong? 148 00:10:38,347 --> 00:10:40,807 When I found out I was named a McDonald's All-American, 149 00:10:41,517 --> 00:10:44,645 I didn't tell you right away, and that hurt you. 150 00:10:45,312 --> 00:10:46,563 I don't wanna make the same mistake. 151 00:10:47,564 --> 00:10:48,565 Okay. 152 00:10:48,565 --> 00:10:51,944 After my McDonald's game, I got another offer. 153 00:10:52,903 --> 00:10:54,738 USC. Full ride. 154 00:10:55,864 --> 00:10:58,033 I know it's not UCLA where you toured, but... 155 00:10:58,659 --> 00:11:02,454 It's still in Cali. Thanks for telling me. 156 00:11:04,873 --> 00:11:07,167 Is University of Maryland still a lock for you? 157 00:11:07,167 --> 00:11:09,461 I haven't made it official yet. 158 00:11:11,755 --> 00:11:14,508 It's been hard to focus, 'cause... 159 00:11:17,344 --> 00:11:18,470 there's something else. 160 00:11:20,973 --> 00:11:21,974 I'm late. 161 00:11:22,641 --> 00:11:23,642 You mean... 162 00:11:24,935 --> 00:11:28,313 Nah. We've been responsible. 163 00:11:28,313 --> 00:11:30,691 Have we? The third time? Remember? 164 00:11:30,691 --> 00:11:34,820 - Yeah, but I was so careful not to-- - Come on, Jace. Stop. 165 00:11:36,864 --> 00:11:41,535 I'm scared, okay? I'm late. And I'm freaking out. 166 00:11:41,535 --> 00:11:42,995 And I just... 167 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:46,206 Okay. 168 00:11:51,503 --> 00:11:52,963 Which one do we need? 169 00:11:53,589 --> 00:11:56,133 I don't know. I've never done this before. You tell me. 170 00:11:56,133 --> 00:11:57,718 I've never done this before either. 171 00:12:01,972 --> 00:12:02,848 Let's go. 172 00:12:05,225 --> 00:12:06,226 You're very welcome. 173 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:08,437 Crystal Jarrett? 174 00:12:09,855 --> 00:12:12,232 It is you. Oh, my God. 175 00:12:12,232 --> 00:12:15,694 You are truly one of the most incredible people that I follow on Instagram. 176 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:17,487 That's so nice of you. 177 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:20,574 My nine-year-old daughter literally said the other day, 178 00:12:20,574 --> 00:12:23,160 "When I grow up, I wanna be like Crystal Jarrett." 179 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:24,912 Thank you. I'm honored. 180 00:12:30,626 --> 00:12:31,793 I'm outta here. 181 00:12:31,793 --> 00:12:33,253 What about the test? 182 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:34,922 I'm too recognizable. You buy it. 183 00:12:34,922 --> 00:12:37,299 Maybe you haven't noticed, but in some places around here, 184 00:12:37,299 --> 00:12:38,800 I'm kind of a household name. 185 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:41,220 No offense, but in your dreams, bro. 186 00:12:42,638 --> 00:12:44,681 Excuse me, can I get a picture with you, Jace? 187 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:45,766 For sure. 188 00:12:49,311 --> 00:12:50,896 - Respect, brother. - Thank you. Thank you. 189 00:12:52,439 --> 00:12:53,565 Don't say it. 190 00:12:54,191 --> 00:12:55,234 So now what? 191 00:12:55,943 --> 00:12:58,237 We're just gonna have to find someone else to buy it for us. 192 00:13:17,256 --> 00:13:19,383 - Here. - Thank you. 193 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:21,718 Yeah, I got you two different ones. 194 00:13:21,718 --> 00:13:24,221 And I suggest that you handle this before our mom comes home. 195 00:13:24,221 --> 00:13:25,973 So I just pee on it and wait? 196 00:13:25,973 --> 00:13:28,016 Yeah, that's basically it. 197 00:13:31,103 --> 00:13:32,729 Jack, do you mind leaving for a little while? 198 00:13:34,940 --> 00:13:38,068 You want a nice little private moment. That is so sweet. 199 00:13:38,819 --> 00:13:40,696 But I don't think so. I bought the test, so I'm staying. 200 00:14:01,508 --> 00:14:02,926 How much more on time? 201 00:14:05,220 --> 00:14:08,473 A minute longer than the last time you asked me. 202 00:14:20,402 --> 00:14:22,738 When I'm really nervous, I laugh sometimes. 203 00:14:22,738 --> 00:14:25,991 It's-- Just please don't have a medical emergency when I'm around. 204 00:14:25,991 --> 00:14:27,910 I'll be cracking up. 205 00:14:27,910 --> 00:14:29,578 I'll keep that in mind. 206 00:14:31,830 --> 00:14:34,458 It's crazy that your whole lives could change right now. 207 00:14:35,584 --> 00:14:37,085 Thanks for the reminder, Jackie. 208 00:14:48,388 --> 00:14:51,600 The decisions and choices we make mean everything. 209 00:14:54,353 --> 00:14:57,064 There are so many ways our lives could go. 210 00:14:58,899 --> 00:15:00,108 It's negative. 211 00:15:01,276 --> 00:15:02,402 Thank God. 212 00:15:02,986 --> 00:15:04,363 Looks like y'all dodged a bullet. 213 00:15:04,363 --> 00:15:06,949 But if you're still late in a couple days, go see a doctor. 214 00:15:08,659 --> 00:15:09,952 Do you wanna be pregnant? 215 00:15:10,536 --> 00:15:12,079 Not anytime soon. 216 00:15:14,706 --> 00:15:15,958 So you're trying to be a daddy now? 217 00:15:18,085 --> 00:15:20,504 - No. - Then use the condoms. 218 00:15:30,722 --> 00:15:33,267 In the experiment, the Black students ascribed 219 00:15:33,267 --> 00:15:35,978 the positive characteristics to the white dolls, 220 00:15:35,978 --> 00:15:38,647 but the negative characteristics to the Black ones. 221 00:15:39,231 --> 00:15:43,318 Doctors concluded that Black children living in a society that was unbalanced 222 00:15:43,318 --> 00:15:45,070 had come to see themselves in a negative light. 223 00:15:45,654 --> 00:15:50,158 Wow, that's disturbing and powerful. Thank you for sharing that. 224 00:15:50,742 --> 00:15:53,078 - You've never seen it? - No. 225 00:15:54,204 --> 00:15:55,247 I think it should be required 226 00:15:55,247 --> 00:15:57,499 for anyone working in early childhood development. 227 00:15:58,041 --> 00:15:59,376 There's always more to learn. 228 00:16:02,421 --> 00:16:04,381 Drop-off's going to begin in a few moments. 229 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:08,844 I'll make this quick. We have purchased some books 230 00:16:08,844 --> 00:16:11,638 featuring some beautiful Black girls and women. 231 00:16:11,638 --> 00:16:13,473 Reading books like this in school and at home 232 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:16,643 would not only raise the self-esteem of the Black students here, 233 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:19,563 but also the awareness of the non-Black students. 234 00:16:19,563 --> 00:16:21,857 I appreciate it, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. 235 00:16:22,357 --> 00:16:25,277 Every book on our shelf has been hand-selected by me. 236 00:16:25,861 --> 00:16:28,363 I prefer to take a color-blind approach in my class. 237 00:16:28,363 --> 00:16:29,448 Color-blind. 238 00:16:29,448 --> 00:16:33,202 They have the rest of their lives to worry about race and issues that divide us. 239 00:16:33,202 --> 00:16:38,415 Mary, given our daughter's feelings on white dolls versus Black ones, 240 00:16:38,415 --> 00:16:43,253 you might consider the possibility that they're already impacted by race. 241 00:16:43,253 --> 00:16:48,342 Rest assured, I love Kathryn and all the children who come here. 242 00:16:48,342 --> 00:16:49,384 I'm sure you do. 243 00:16:49,384 --> 00:16:51,970 Children of Cedar Cove employees, like your daughter, 244 00:16:51,970 --> 00:16:54,515 will always be treated with the utmost care and respect. 245 00:16:55,557 --> 00:16:56,934 I have to go welcome our students now. 246 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:02,814 What just happened? 247 00:17:03,899 --> 00:17:05,233 I have no idea. 248 00:17:11,406 --> 00:17:12,574 Come on. 249 00:17:17,371 --> 00:17:19,748 Focus! Come on, Jace. 250 00:17:22,751 --> 00:17:25,212 Head up! Let's go. 251 00:17:26,630 --> 00:17:28,048 I feel like I'm drowning. 252 00:17:29,091 --> 00:17:32,803 Okay. I'ma give you five seconds to feel sorry for yourself. 253 00:17:34,471 --> 00:17:35,556 You done? 254 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:37,516 What if I play in Nationals 255 00:17:38,016 --> 00:17:40,102 and a major school still doesn't recruit me? 256 00:17:40,102 --> 00:17:41,937 I haven't given up. 257 00:17:43,063 --> 00:17:44,857 And you haven't either. 258 00:17:44,857 --> 00:17:47,109 - What do we do with outside noise? - Ignore it. 259 00:17:47,109 --> 00:17:49,570 Okay. All the greats had to. 260 00:17:50,696 --> 00:17:53,115 Kobe, MJ, LeBron, KD. 261 00:17:53,115 --> 00:17:56,577 - Don't let other people's opinion... - Become my reality. 262 00:17:56,577 --> 00:17:58,745 Okay. Come on. 263 00:17:58,745 --> 00:18:00,289 Come on. 264 00:18:02,666 --> 00:18:04,918 I don't care about makes and misses! 265 00:18:04,918 --> 00:18:06,753 I care about consistency. 266 00:18:08,005 --> 00:18:11,425 Come down soft. Keep that elbow up. 267 00:18:12,301 --> 00:18:15,095 Same shot every time, Jace Carson! 268 00:18:17,181 --> 00:18:18,015 Yeah! 269 00:18:18,015 --> 00:18:19,600 - Like most of us... - Let's go. 270 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:24,146 ...I am lifted up by others who have had someone in their life lift them up. 271 00:18:24,897 --> 00:18:28,609 Yeah. Hey, great work today. 272 00:18:28,609 --> 00:18:30,736 - You got this. - All right. 273 00:18:32,070 --> 00:18:34,698 We'll pick it up in the a.m., all right? 274 00:18:34,698 --> 00:18:36,992 All right. Thank you, Coach. 275 00:18:36,992 --> 00:18:38,994 - Yeah, man. - Yo! 276 00:18:42,289 --> 00:18:43,624 {\an8}Miss you, Coach. 277 00:18:43,624 --> 00:18:46,126 {\an8}- Miss you too, young king. - All right, I gotta bounce. 278 00:18:52,841 --> 00:18:54,009 You wanted to talk? 279 00:18:54,593 --> 00:18:56,970 Yeah. Thanks for coming. 280 00:18:58,847 --> 00:19:00,182 How you making out? 281 00:19:00,182 --> 00:19:02,726 I'm great. Alhamdulillah. 282 00:19:04,353 --> 00:19:05,687 How's Tonya and Kathryn? 283 00:19:06,688 --> 00:19:09,483 You remember that Black/white doll test they did back in the day? 284 00:19:09,483 --> 00:19:10,609 Yeah. 285 00:19:11,944 --> 00:19:15,322 Kathryn's tripping, thinking the Black doll's not pretty. 286 00:19:16,865 --> 00:19:18,951 Damn. I'm sorry to hear that. 287 00:19:20,035 --> 00:19:21,078 Yeah. 288 00:19:21,078 --> 00:19:23,705 And this place, it can do some good 289 00:19:25,499 --> 00:19:27,084 and def do some bad. 290 00:19:30,212 --> 00:19:31,588 How it changes people. 291 00:19:32,256 --> 00:19:35,217 Yeah. I was thinking the same thing. 292 00:19:38,804 --> 00:19:40,639 How long we been ride or die? 293 00:19:42,057 --> 00:19:43,267 Long-ass time. 294 00:19:44,726 --> 00:19:45,727 Twenty-five years. 295 00:19:45,727 --> 00:19:47,229 And you quit on me. 296 00:19:47,229 --> 00:19:48,647 You quit on my kid. 297 00:19:50,232 --> 00:19:52,818 My son. How could you think I'd be down with some mess like that? 298 00:19:52,818 --> 00:19:57,114 I didn't quit on him. I quit on the offense I was running. 299 00:19:57,114 --> 00:19:59,575 You are ruining my son's love for the game. 300 00:19:59,575 --> 00:20:02,202 CJ get more minutes because CJ's more explosive. 301 00:20:02,828 --> 00:20:06,373 High school sophomore with NBA legacy in his blood and crazy hops. 302 00:20:06,373 --> 00:20:08,125 Now, I know you don't wanna hear that shit, 303 00:20:08,834 --> 00:20:11,086 but I've known you for too long to bullshit you. 304 00:20:11,086 --> 00:20:13,130 Musa loves the game. 305 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:15,757 Musa just hates disappointing you. 306 00:20:34,401 --> 00:20:36,486 I haven't told anyone, but... 307 00:20:40,616 --> 00:20:43,076 I'm leaving Cedar Cove after this season. 308 00:20:44,953 --> 00:20:51,126 This whole world where board members play God with everyone's lives. 309 00:20:53,629 --> 00:20:56,006 How they turn their back on our kids. 310 00:20:57,716 --> 00:20:59,468 We just chess pieces here. 311 00:21:01,678 --> 00:21:03,055 I'm not cut out for that shit. 312 00:21:05,641 --> 00:21:07,392 Now, Musa's minutes will be down, 313 00:21:07,392 --> 00:21:10,395 but he's still the emotional engine of this team. 314 00:21:12,564 --> 00:21:16,777 He's one of our leaders, and we wouldn't be here without him. 315 00:21:16,777 --> 00:21:18,153 And I've told him as much. 316 00:21:20,489 --> 00:21:22,616 You know this ain't about basketball. 317 00:21:24,618 --> 00:21:27,955 It's about us guiding them to be men. 318 00:21:29,289 --> 00:21:30,290 And... 319 00:21:33,752 --> 00:21:35,337 I wouldn't be here without you either. 320 00:21:39,091 --> 00:21:40,092 Nah, you wouldn't. 321 00:21:45,264 --> 00:21:48,392 But... I feel the same way. 322 00:21:52,479 --> 00:21:54,398 So what, you unquit? 323 00:21:54,398 --> 00:21:56,149 I unquit. 324 00:21:58,861 --> 00:21:59,820 Man. 325 00:22:07,494 --> 00:22:09,454 I'll be in LA tomorrow. 326 00:22:12,833 --> 00:22:15,377 You look good. You look ready. 327 00:22:17,796 --> 00:22:19,631 - Think so? - I do. 328 00:22:22,676 --> 00:22:23,844 What? 329 00:22:23,844 --> 00:22:28,265 I'm just thinking to myself, you taught me how to tie a tie. 330 00:22:28,265 --> 00:22:29,683 I'm good for something. 331 00:22:34,563 --> 00:22:36,523 Can you throw me up a prayer? 332 00:22:36,523 --> 00:22:37,733 Of course. 333 00:22:45,657 --> 00:22:46,742 Dear Lord... 334 00:22:48,994 --> 00:22:50,537 cover my son. 335 00:22:51,330 --> 00:22:54,750 Shower him with blessings, help him to serve you well, 336 00:22:55,834 --> 00:22:59,379 and help him to reach his dreams. Amen. 337 00:23:00,589 --> 00:23:01,673 Amen. 338 00:23:03,967 --> 00:23:04,968 Thanks, Mom. 339 00:23:05,552 --> 00:23:06,845 You're welcome. 340 00:23:10,516 --> 00:23:12,059 Let's get you to the airport. 341 00:24:37,144 --> 00:24:38,437 Hey, Coach. 342 00:24:39,104 --> 00:24:40,522 Nah, actually, I'm in California. 343 00:24:42,357 --> 00:24:44,276 Actually, I was wondering 344 00:24:44,276 --> 00:24:46,987 if you would like my extra ticket to the National Championships. 345 00:24:47,738 --> 00:24:51,992 Listen, seeing Jace Carson up close and personal is something special, man. 346 00:24:53,410 --> 00:24:55,329 Yeah. Yeah, we can talk about it. 347 00:25:01,335 --> 00:25:04,421 Yo, yo, huddle up. Huddle up, huddle up. 348 00:25:07,049 --> 00:25:08,050 All right, y'all. 349 00:25:08,926 --> 00:25:10,594 You deserve to be here. 350 00:25:11,178 --> 00:25:13,347 Play together. Play for each other. 351 00:25:14,932 --> 00:25:18,185 That's right, y'all. Hey, look around. All these people, they here for us. 352 00:25:18,185 --> 00:25:21,396 Today, this is our house. Not theirs. Ours. 353 00:25:21,396 --> 00:25:23,315 - That's right. - And this is home sweet home, baby. 354 00:25:23,315 --> 00:25:24,650 - Yeah. - Hey, hey, hey. 355 00:25:24,650 --> 00:25:26,026 Hey, come on now. Let's go. 356 00:25:26,026 --> 00:25:28,946 Hey, "Home sweet home" on three. One, two, three! 357 00:25:28,946 --> 00:25:30,822 - Home sweet home! - Yeah! 358 00:25:31,490 --> 00:25:33,116 Let's go, let's go, baby. 359 00:25:35,619 --> 00:25:38,747 - Your shoulder good? - Nah, it was just sweating, my G. 360 00:25:39,373 --> 00:25:40,582 - Yeah. - You know. 361 00:25:45,003 --> 00:25:46,421 {\an8}Let's go! 362 00:25:47,256 --> 00:25:48,465 Moose! 363 00:25:49,132 --> 00:25:50,509 Come on, Jace! 364 00:25:54,972 --> 00:25:57,266 Okay. That's all right! 365 00:25:59,393 --> 00:26:00,727 Calm down, man. 366 00:26:01,270 --> 00:26:02,312 All right. 367 00:26:02,813 --> 00:26:03,814 Set it up. 368 00:26:15,033 --> 00:26:16,243 Defense! 369 00:26:17,661 --> 00:26:18,912 I'm open! 370 00:26:20,205 --> 00:26:21,206 Let's go, let's go. 371 00:26:28,005 --> 00:26:29,548 {\an8}Really? 372 00:26:31,049 --> 00:26:32,342 {\an8}Come on! 373 00:26:34,511 --> 00:26:35,679 Knock it down, Jace. 374 00:26:42,227 --> 00:26:43,520 Communicate! 375 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:46,190 {\an8}Communication feels like a lost art. 376 00:26:46,190 --> 00:26:48,775 {\an8}But on the court, it's vital. 377 00:26:48,775 --> 00:26:50,944 Moose, tie your shoes! 378 00:27:15,511 --> 00:27:17,888 All right, y'all. We're together. Come on. Ey, yo, we together. 379 00:27:17,888 --> 00:27:19,848 Ey, yo. Flash five! Flash five! 380 00:27:24,228 --> 00:27:25,145 That's good, Moose! 381 00:27:38,659 --> 00:27:40,160 Let's go! 382 00:27:40,160 --> 00:27:41,578 Swagger, let's go! 383 00:28:03,141 --> 00:28:04,518 Yeah! 384 00:28:10,482 --> 00:28:13,026 CJ, Royale! CJ, Royale, Drew, Moose! 385 00:28:13,026 --> 00:28:15,320 Yo, CJ, come on, you got it, man. 386 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:17,948 All right. Hey, hey. Hold up, boy. Good job. 387 00:28:17,948 --> 00:28:20,075 Yeah, let's go. Come on! Come on. 388 00:28:26,748 --> 00:28:28,125 Defense! Defense! 389 00:28:54,151 --> 00:28:56,111 That's what I'm talking about. Yeah, man. What? 390 00:28:59,573 --> 00:29:01,325 That's how we do it! 391 00:29:04,286 --> 00:29:06,747 Hey, set that set. Hey, stay strong, boy. 392 00:29:13,337 --> 00:29:14,379 Time out, time out. 393 00:29:15,380 --> 00:29:16,673 Get outta my face. 394 00:29:16,673 --> 00:29:18,675 - Let's go! - Time out, Cedar Cove. 395 00:29:18,675 --> 00:29:21,303 Listen. Listen, listen! Keep your head up! 396 00:29:22,054 --> 00:29:25,265 {\an8}Yo, 21. This shit not over. 397 00:29:25,891 --> 00:29:28,644 Hey, hey, hey. Hey, boy, you killing it. Walk down there-- 398 00:29:29,311 --> 00:29:31,563 Hey! It's not over! It's not over! 399 00:29:31,563 --> 00:29:34,191 - Yo, listen, listen, listen! - Royale! 400 00:29:34,191 --> 00:29:35,651 All right? All right. 401 00:29:36,151 --> 00:29:39,279 Down by 3. We're playing for overtime, all right? 402 00:29:39,279 --> 00:29:40,614 This is how we gonna do it. 403 00:29:40,614 --> 00:29:45,202 On this journey, life gives you moments. 404 00:29:48,664 --> 00:29:50,332 "Swagger" on three! One, two, three! 405 00:29:50,332 --> 00:29:51,416 Swagger! 406 00:29:58,382 --> 00:30:00,551 Everyone knows where the ball is gonna go. Come on. 407 00:30:26,910 --> 00:30:27,744 Let's go! 408 00:30:28,662 --> 00:30:30,247 His foot was on the line! 409 00:30:30,831 --> 00:30:32,583 - What? - No way. We can't take a look at that? 410 00:30:32,583 --> 00:30:34,459 Hold up, Coach. Let us review the play. 411 00:30:35,460 --> 00:30:38,005 Wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait. Nobody's-- Just wait. 412 00:31:07,910 --> 00:31:10,996 After review, the call stands. Two points. 413 00:32:04,174 --> 00:32:06,426 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 414 00:32:12,808 --> 00:32:14,768 - Sorry. - It's okay. 415 00:32:34,204 --> 00:32:35,622 You can't make this... 416 00:32:44,548 --> 00:32:46,049 Think it's time. 417 00:32:54,558 --> 00:32:57,978 I'm sorry about that. I guess that's one way to get your attention. 418 00:32:59,188 --> 00:33:01,732 Welcome to our end of season banquet. 419 00:33:02,316 --> 00:33:04,276 We've had a season unlike any other. 420 00:33:04,276 --> 00:33:08,155 I wanna take a moment to thank my best friend. 421 00:33:08,155 --> 00:33:12,910 This person has been with me through the ups and downs. 422 00:33:12,910 --> 00:33:18,373 And I'm so grateful for her. My beautiful wife, Tonya. 423 00:33:22,211 --> 00:33:26,548 Thanks to Alonzo Powers from Gladiator Sneakers. 424 00:33:26,548 --> 00:33:31,345 Alonzo promised that he would make sure that the team looked good. 425 00:33:32,179 --> 00:33:33,096 I did. 426 00:33:33,096 --> 00:33:37,142 And I think we all can agree that we made them look pretty damn good too. 427 00:33:42,022 --> 00:33:46,902 To the amazing people behind me, 428 00:33:48,237 --> 00:33:54,076 coaches Seymour Greyson, Naim Rahaim and Meg Bailey. 429 00:33:54,076 --> 00:33:55,702 Coach Meg! 430 00:33:58,288 --> 00:34:05,087 When I came into this job, I was hoping I could navigate you into manhood. 431 00:34:06,630 --> 00:34:10,592 But you taught me what it means to be a man. 432 00:34:12,719 --> 00:34:14,221 In particular, CJ. 433 00:34:14,972 --> 00:34:20,978 CJ, you are one of the most courageous teenagers I have ever met. 434 00:34:20,978 --> 00:34:24,648 And don't worry about filling your pops' shoes. 435 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:26,692 You're already better than he was. 436 00:34:28,944 --> 00:34:29,945 No, no, no. 437 00:34:31,780 --> 00:34:32,697 Okay. 438 00:34:32,697 --> 00:34:35,199 - Take it easy. - That's true. 439 00:34:35,199 --> 00:34:39,705 And to one of our juniors. Johnny Fitz, Johnny Fitzpatrick. 440 00:34:41,581 --> 00:34:43,876 Probably the richest kid I've ever had in the locker room. 441 00:34:45,502 --> 00:34:48,380 But you're also the most humble. Keep working hard, man. 442 00:34:49,172 --> 00:34:51,091 I'm so proud of you, Johnny. Thank you. 443 00:34:51,757 --> 00:34:52,885 Johnny! 444 00:34:52,885 --> 00:34:56,054 And now, to our seniors. 445 00:34:56,054 --> 00:34:58,390 I call your name, walk to half-court. 446 00:34:58,390 --> 00:35:02,561 Let me first bring up Mr. Phil Marksby. 447 00:35:03,145 --> 00:35:06,648 Yes, sir. Big Phil. Yeah, Phil. 448 00:35:06,648 --> 00:35:16,783 My Bad! My Bad! 449 00:35:17,492 --> 00:35:18,327 Go, Phil. 450 00:35:19,244 --> 00:35:22,206 Phil, you were feared on the court. 451 00:35:22,915 --> 00:35:26,335 And I'm glad your opponents never got to really know you. 452 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:30,422 'Cause if they did, they would see you are 453 00:35:30,422 --> 00:35:34,885 the kindest human being that they might ever meet. 454 00:35:36,053 --> 00:35:40,516 I love you, man. My wife Tonya loves you. 455 00:35:41,683 --> 00:35:44,811 Now take this damn pin and certificate before I start crying, man. 456 00:35:51,109 --> 00:35:51,944 Yeah, Phil. 457 00:35:56,532 --> 00:36:00,702 I wanna thank my coaches, 458 00:36:02,454 --> 00:36:05,541 my father and my mom, 459 00:36:07,334 --> 00:36:08,502 and my teammates. 460 00:36:08,502 --> 00:36:12,422 I had days when, sometimes... 461 00:36:14,383 --> 00:36:15,801 I didn't wanna get out of bed. 462 00:36:16,385 --> 00:36:19,555 But I got out of bed 'cause I knew... 463 00:36:23,016 --> 00:36:24,935 I'd get to be on the court with you all. 464 00:36:26,812 --> 00:36:28,313 Tell them about college, man. 465 00:36:29,481 --> 00:36:30,482 Oh, yeah. 466 00:36:31,650 --> 00:36:37,406 And I'll be playing basketball and studying criminal justice 467 00:36:38,240 --> 00:36:40,409 at Howard University. 468 00:36:48,584 --> 00:36:49,877 Mr. Drew Murphy. 469 00:36:50,627 --> 00:36:53,130 - Our brother! - Yeah, Drew! 470 00:37:01,430 --> 00:37:05,058 You started playing for me when you were 13. 471 00:37:07,311 --> 00:37:11,690 He would take two buses from the suburbs 472 00:37:12,316 --> 00:37:14,693 just because you wanted to be a part of something special. 473 00:37:14,693 --> 00:37:18,780 Something that wouldn't be as special without you. 474 00:37:18,780 --> 00:37:21,491 And wherever you go in life, 475 00:37:22,284 --> 00:37:26,705 man, please keep that sense of humor, keep that fire... 476 00:37:29,082 --> 00:37:31,919 and just know I'm so proud of you, man. I love you. 477 00:37:38,634 --> 00:37:40,636 - Let's go, Drew. - Yeah, Drew. 478 00:37:43,222 --> 00:37:46,600 I just wanna say I'm white. 479 00:37:57,653 --> 00:38:01,740 On our club team, I was the only white kid. 480 00:38:04,701 --> 00:38:08,163 But I learned so much about the world 481 00:38:09,206 --> 00:38:12,876 in a way which I never would've learned 482 00:38:13,794 --> 00:38:17,756 if I didn't take those two buses into Seat Pleasant for practice. 483 00:38:17,756 --> 00:38:24,304 And it showed me how separated most of us are in the world. 484 00:38:24,888 --> 00:38:26,306 Our team was different. 485 00:38:26,306 --> 00:38:27,391 We were all together, 486 00:38:27,391 --> 00:38:30,727 and that's something that's gonna stick with me for a long time. 487 00:38:33,939 --> 00:38:37,901 Thanks, Mom and Dad, for letting me be me. 488 00:38:42,030 --> 00:38:48,787 My teammates, my coaches, for all the adventures. 489 00:38:50,455 --> 00:38:56,336 And I didn't get recruited, but I'll be going to Georgetown as a journalism major. 490 00:38:58,213 --> 00:38:59,590 Yeah, buddy. 491 00:39:00,549 --> 00:39:03,135 And I'll be a walk-on for the basketball team, 492 00:39:03,135 --> 00:39:07,181 and trust me when I tell you the headband is not retired. 493 00:39:14,813 --> 00:39:16,398 Nick Mendez. 494 00:39:16,398 --> 00:39:18,317 Yeah, Nick. 495 00:39:18,317 --> 00:39:19,818 Let's go, Mendez. 496 00:39:31,038 --> 00:39:36,251 Nick, we had to convince you to trust us when you first joined our club team. 497 00:39:37,753 --> 00:39:40,255 And you insisted on having number 21. 498 00:39:40,255 --> 00:39:42,090 Roberto Clemente's number. 499 00:39:43,634 --> 00:39:47,012 Your mental toughness is insane. 500 00:39:47,596 --> 00:39:51,683 And I knew you were a special, special player. 501 00:39:52,267 --> 00:39:54,686 But you're even more of a special person. 502 00:40:03,070 --> 00:40:04,863 I just want to say thank you to my brothers. 503 00:40:06,657 --> 00:40:11,119 And I mean it. Y'all are my brothers and I'm gonna miss y'all. 504 00:40:13,330 --> 00:40:14,623 Thank you to my coaches. 505 00:40:19,628 --> 00:40:22,297 Pops, thank you for all your sacrifices. 506 00:40:23,757 --> 00:40:24,800 Mamí... 507 00:40:27,261 --> 00:40:29,054 you always believed in me. 508 00:40:29,054 --> 00:40:31,974 You made me feel like I could do anything. We made it. 509 00:40:33,016 --> 00:40:36,895 Because of you, I'm going to the University of Richmond. 510 00:40:36,895 --> 00:40:40,607 And 'cause of you, I made the Puerto Rican National Team! 511 00:40:43,861 --> 00:40:46,238 Baila, baila, baila! 512 00:40:50,826 --> 00:40:53,829 Mr. Musa Rahaim. 513 00:40:53,829 --> 00:40:57,875 Moose. 514 00:41:01,044 --> 00:41:05,007 Moose. 515 00:41:05,799 --> 00:41:07,134 - Yeah. - Go Moose! 516 00:41:12,181 --> 00:41:15,309 I love you, Son. So much. 517 00:41:16,393 --> 00:41:18,770 So damn much. 518 00:41:23,275 --> 00:41:29,406 When you were born, I became a dad. 519 00:41:29,406 --> 00:41:35,370 When you held that basketball, I became a coach. 520 00:41:35,370 --> 00:41:39,249 Coaching you has been a joy. 521 00:41:44,505 --> 00:41:45,964 I want you to remember, 522 00:41:45,964 --> 00:41:52,638 there is nothing you cannot do if you remember to trust yourself, 523 00:41:53,889 --> 00:41:57,976 - have a cause bigger than yourself. - Yes. 524 00:41:57,976 --> 00:42:01,438 And always remember you got a cool-ass dad. 525 00:42:06,235 --> 00:42:08,278 - I love you. - I love you, Pop. 526 00:42:10,072 --> 00:42:11,073 So proud of you. 527 00:42:15,369 --> 00:42:16,370 Wow. 528 00:42:17,746 --> 00:42:20,332 Thank you for that, Pop, really. 529 00:42:21,291 --> 00:42:25,212 I'm gonna take that with me. And yes, you are cool. 530 00:42:29,258 --> 00:42:31,134 I wanna say thank you to all my coaches. 531 00:42:34,555 --> 00:42:37,558 This man. This man right here, Coach Seymour. 532 00:42:39,059 --> 00:42:41,562 I learned that, sometimes, 533 00:42:42,187 --> 00:42:45,148 the best thing to do in the game 534 00:42:46,692 --> 00:42:50,696 and in life is to pause, 535 00:42:52,281 --> 00:42:53,407 press reset... 536 00:42:56,368 --> 00:42:57,661 and tie your shoes. 537 00:43:01,039 --> 00:43:02,249 So, thank you for that. 538 00:43:04,418 --> 00:43:05,627 Hey, my shoes are tied, man. 539 00:43:08,338 --> 00:43:09,381 My brothers. 540 00:43:10,757 --> 00:43:12,050 Damn it, I-- 541 00:43:13,093 --> 00:43:15,971 I wish we could've got this last one for the road, you know? 542 00:43:17,181 --> 00:43:21,268 But it's okay because I can tell y'all right now 543 00:43:21,268 --> 00:43:25,147 there is no group of people that I'd rather go to battle with 544 00:43:25,147 --> 00:43:27,357 every day than you guys, right here. 545 00:43:28,609 --> 00:43:31,445 I promise y'all, I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I love y'all. 546 00:43:36,742 --> 00:43:38,535 Gosh, anyway. 547 00:43:39,912 --> 00:43:42,414 I think now's a good time to let y'all know 548 00:43:42,414 --> 00:43:44,875 that next time you're in New York, give a brother a call 549 00:43:46,543 --> 00:43:51,757 because I am taking my talents, my hip-hop talents, 550 00:43:51,757 --> 00:43:56,178 to the Clive Davis School of Music at NYU. 551 00:43:59,890 --> 00:44:02,559 - Moose. - Moose. 552 00:44:09,233 --> 00:44:14,613 Mr. Royale Hughes. Please come to the stage. 553 00:44:14,613 --> 00:44:16,323 Let's go, Royale. 554 00:44:22,538 --> 00:44:24,331 - Yeah. - Yeah, bro. 555 00:44:26,124 --> 00:44:27,125 Royale. 556 00:44:28,335 --> 00:44:32,840 Your mind, Royale, helped me grow to love you. 557 00:44:32,840 --> 00:44:34,466 It's your superpower. 558 00:44:34,466 --> 00:44:37,928 The way that you analyze, problem solve, 559 00:44:39,513 --> 00:44:41,849 and play defense is-- it's inspiring. 560 00:44:44,560 --> 00:44:48,814 And now, I can't stand knowing that I won't be coaching you anymore. 561 00:44:48,814 --> 00:44:50,357 I love you, Royale. 562 00:44:51,191 --> 00:44:52,192 You too, Coach. 563 00:44:59,992 --> 00:45:01,451 Coach. 564 00:45:03,078 --> 00:45:07,291 You made me a part of something that I'll never be a part of again in life. 565 00:45:10,377 --> 00:45:16,341 My father grew up in DC, was poor, became rich, 566 00:45:16,341 --> 00:45:19,720 and he pushed me. So, I take nothing for granted. 567 00:45:22,181 --> 00:45:25,767 My mother, from the motherland, Nigeria. 568 00:45:27,102 --> 00:45:31,106 She pushes me, so I don't forget where I come from. 569 00:45:31,857 --> 00:45:36,945 But, Coach, you push me to help me realize where I could go. 570 00:45:36,945 --> 00:45:38,238 You all did. 571 00:45:39,656 --> 00:45:42,910 I'm going to Howard University with my brother Phil here, 572 00:45:43,619 --> 00:45:45,913 where I'll be a business major and help provide analytics 573 00:45:45,913 --> 00:45:47,289 for the basketball team. 574 00:45:51,168 --> 00:45:52,002 Royale! 575 00:45:52,002 --> 00:45:53,712 Go Royale! 576 00:45:56,340 --> 00:45:58,342 Jace Carson, come on up, man. 577 00:46:01,887 --> 00:46:03,764 - Yeah, Jace. - Let's go, Carson. 578 00:46:09,186 --> 00:46:10,354 Yeah! 579 00:46:11,104 --> 00:46:12,397 Good luck, JC. 580 00:46:15,692 --> 00:46:16,693 Man... 581 00:46:20,322 --> 00:46:22,991 Can I just tell you how crazy I used to think your mama was? 582 00:46:26,328 --> 00:46:28,413 She walked up on me in the hardware store, 583 00:46:28,413 --> 00:46:35,003 talking 'bout I need to be your coach. And I'll be damned if she wasn't right. 584 00:46:41,885 --> 00:46:45,556 I needed to be your coach. 585 00:46:46,306 --> 00:46:47,808 I needed to be in your life. 586 00:46:48,851 --> 00:46:50,310 My biggest fear... 587 00:46:55,190 --> 00:46:57,359 was that you would fall short of your dreams. 588 00:47:01,321 --> 00:47:06,243 Thing about fear is that it can become contagious, 589 00:47:06,243 --> 00:47:08,245 take on a life of its own. 590 00:47:08,245 --> 00:47:13,125 I have never seen you run away from what scares you. 591 00:47:15,752 --> 00:47:20,591 You face it head-on until that three-headed giant is cut down. 592 00:47:20,591 --> 00:47:23,760 Never be afraid to be afraid, young man. 593 00:47:24,720 --> 00:47:28,307 Continue facing your fears head-on. 594 00:47:28,849 --> 00:47:30,809 That's how you make your future. 595 00:47:32,769 --> 00:47:34,104 That's what makes you great. 596 00:47:36,064 --> 00:47:40,485 The universe has your back, Jace Carson, and so do I. 597 00:47:43,530 --> 00:47:44,698 I love you. 598 00:47:46,033 --> 00:47:47,492 - You good? - Yeah. 599 00:48:08,347 --> 00:48:09,181 Jackie. 600 00:48:10,891 --> 00:48:13,018 We didn't always get along growing up. 601 00:48:14,228 --> 00:48:19,066 Things were hard, but I never felt like we were poor 602 00:48:19,066 --> 00:48:19,983 because of you. 603 00:48:19,983 --> 00:48:23,028 And when I maybe got too much of the attention, 604 00:48:24,446 --> 00:48:27,574 you never took it out on me. You looked out for me. 605 00:48:33,705 --> 00:48:34,706 Mom. 606 00:48:34,706 --> 00:48:38,585 I had an idea about being a basketball player. 607 00:48:38,585 --> 00:48:41,547 You taught me how to make that a vision. 608 00:48:45,801 --> 00:48:47,094 I don't know how you did it, 609 00:48:47,094 --> 00:48:48,554 but I do know... 610 00:48:49,847 --> 00:48:54,309 the loudest voice cheering from the sidelines is you. 611 00:49:01,650 --> 00:49:02,818 Coach... 612 00:49:04,611 --> 00:49:08,949 I got this pocket watch for my birthday. 613 00:49:09,616 --> 00:49:14,079 It reminds me to always be a 24-hour person, like you. 614 00:49:19,710 --> 00:49:25,257 My relationship with my father is a work in progress. 615 00:49:27,134 --> 00:49:29,303 He checks in with you to see how I'm doing, 616 00:49:30,387 --> 00:49:34,308 but he also checks in with you because he knows how much you mean to me. 617 00:49:39,104 --> 00:49:41,023 My mom taught me how to be a man. 618 00:49:42,858 --> 00:49:46,820 You taught me how to do it with swagger. 619 00:49:48,906 --> 00:49:55,621 And to my teammates, my brothers, thank you for riding with me. 620 00:49:55,621 --> 00:49:57,247 I love y'all. 621 00:49:59,541 --> 00:50:02,628 And I apologize in advance if I ever gotta face y'all 622 00:50:02,628 --> 00:50:04,713 on the other side of that court. I'ma give y'all hell. 623 00:50:08,800 --> 00:50:10,052 My college situation. 624 00:50:12,804 --> 00:50:14,223 I'm undeclared. 625 00:50:14,223 --> 00:50:17,059 Most of y'all know most of my offers went away. 626 00:50:17,643 --> 00:50:19,353 After the championship... 627 00:50:21,939 --> 00:50:23,982 Georgetown offered me a scholarship. 628 00:50:27,903 --> 00:50:28,737 My boy. 629 00:50:31,907 --> 00:50:33,283 Nice job, Jace. 630 00:50:36,870 --> 00:50:38,747 You did it, Jace Carson! 631 00:50:38,747 --> 00:50:40,332 Still the loudest. 632 00:50:56,682 --> 00:50:59,518 We brothers We brothers 633 00:51:01,061 --> 00:51:05,774 We brothers, so strong So what, so what? 634 00:51:05,774 --> 00:51:08,986 My success is the success of my mother... 635 00:51:11,655 --> 00:51:17,953 ...my sister and father and my brothers. 636 00:51:23,417 --> 00:51:27,254 Tearing each other down and stifling each other's voice 637 00:51:28,088 --> 00:51:32,634 because we're different has nothing to do with the pursuit of democracy. 638 00:51:32,634 --> 00:51:34,261 And since we have not yet achieved that, 639 00:51:34,261 --> 00:51:37,097 it is our point of view that democracy remains a journey. 640 00:51:38,557 --> 00:51:39,558 Thank you. 641 00:51:44,688 --> 00:51:45,689 Very well done. 642 00:51:46,356 --> 00:51:48,233 Now that you've concluded your oral reports, 643 00:51:48,984 --> 00:51:50,485 let's have a quick show of hands. 644 00:51:51,320 --> 00:51:53,947 How many of you concluded that democracy is a journey? 645 00:51:58,076 --> 00:52:00,245 How many of you concluded that democracy is a destination? 646 00:52:03,415 --> 00:52:06,543 There's no American experience without the Black experience. 647 00:52:06,543 --> 00:52:10,506 However, the English curriculum makes no attempt to reflect that. 648 00:52:10,506 --> 00:52:13,425 And every time we wanted to discuss that, the head of school was too busy. 649 00:52:14,801 --> 00:52:17,471 I can assure you, that's all about to change. 650 00:52:19,890 --> 00:52:21,892 Some of you drew from historical events, 651 00:52:21,892 --> 00:52:24,436 some of you drew from current or personal accounts, 652 00:52:24,436 --> 00:52:26,230 but they were all well thought out. 653 00:52:31,735 --> 00:52:34,696 I never expected the head of school to take such an interest. 654 00:52:34,696 --> 00:52:38,367 We are fortunate to have Dr. Lawson assume this interim position. 655 00:52:38,367 --> 00:52:39,284 Thank you. 656 00:52:42,871 --> 00:52:45,457 So, perhaps there's another way to think about it. 657 00:52:47,000 --> 00:52:48,460 In society, we have markers. 658 00:52:49,169 --> 00:52:50,546 When women got the right to vote, 659 00:52:50,546 --> 00:52:52,381 when Jackie Robinson integrated the Majors, 660 00:52:52,381 --> 00:52:54,341 when the Civil Rights Bill passed. 661 00:52:54,341 --> 00:52:56,844 Many people thought those moments proved 662 00:52:56,844 --> 00:53:00,138 that we are a fully democratic society. 663 00:53:01,014 --> 00:53:06,770 And W.E.B. Du Bois said democracy is enlightenment and learning. 664 00:53:08,272 --> 00:53:11,525 So what if the point of democracy is not to say we are a democratic society 665 00:53:11,525 --> 00:53:13,485 and there's no more work to be done? 666 00:53:13,485 --> 00:53:14,945 What if the point is not to even say 667 00:53:14,945 --> 00:53:17,447 that we've almost reached the promised land? 668 00:53:19,116 --> 00:53:22,828 What if the point is to always be arriving, 669 00:53:23,537 --> 00:53:26,707 always evolving, always growing, always challenging, 670 00:53:26,707 --> 00:53:29,126 always being enlightened? 671 00:53:29,126 --> 00:53:30,210 What if... 672 00:53:34,590 --> 00:53:39,386 the journey is the destination? 673 00:53:55,736 --> 00:53:56,737 Okay. 674 00:54:14,213 --> 00:54:15,214 Who'd you come with? 675 00:54:17,299 --> 00:54:18,300 Does it matter? 676 00:54:19,343 --> 00:54:24,348 Look, the whole Cedar Cove Four thing, it was all bullshit. 677 00:54:24,348 --> 00:54:26,475 I couldn't exactly tell you what went down. 678 00:54:27,601 --> 00:54:30,687 All you need to know is that it's all behind me. 679 00:54:31,939 --> 00:54:32,940 I'm a good guy. 680 00:54:34,024 --> 00:54:36,318 And I still wanna interview you for my podcast. 681 00:54:40,155 --> 00:54:41,532 And I'm not too bad a dancer either. 682 00:54:46,078 --> 00:54:47,120 I think you are a good guy. 683 00:54:50,832 --> 00:54:52,459 Let's find out about the dancing. 684 00:55:01,552 --> 00:55:04,304 - What up? - Moose, what's up? 685 00:55:04,304 --> 00:55:05,722 Hey, you looking fresh, boy. 686 00:55:06,515 --> 00:55:07,349 Hi. 687 00:55:07,349 --> 00:55:09,017 - Remember Tamika? - Of course. 688 00:55:09,017 --> 00:55:10,143 Good to see you. 689 00:55:10,894 --> 00:55:13,188 - Hey, Tamika. - Crystal, you look so beautiful. 690 00:55:13,188 --> 00:55:14,857 - Thank you. You too. - Thank you. 691 00:55:15,524 --> 00:55:17,484 All right. Shall we? 692 00:55:18,151 --> 00:55:18,986 We shall. 693 00:55:26,243 --> 00:55:27,703 Thanks for inviting me. 694 00:55:28,662 --> 00:55:31,290 Couldn't think of anybody else I'd rather be here with. 695 00:55:33,125 --> 00:55:37,212 I've been through a lot, but I missed you. 696 00:55:38,463 --> 00:55:40,549 I missed you too. 697 00:55:41,758 --> 00:55:45,304 This one is for all the lovers in the house. 698 00:56:38,482 --> 00:56:41,109 I received your letter of resignation. I won't accept it. 699 00:56:41,109 --> 00:56:42,110 You're gonna have to. 700 00:56:42,110 --> 00:56:44,905 There is some flexibility to renegotiate your contract. 701 00:56:44,905 --> 00:56:46,114 It's not about the money. 702 00:56:48,075 --> 00:56:49,159 What are you gonna do? 703 00:56:50,744 --> 00:56:52,913 Georgetown says they could use me on their coaching staff, 704 00:56:52,913 --> 00:56:54,706 and I'm thinking about it. 705 00:56:55,207 --> 00:56:57,417 You'll take the Jace Carson show on the road? 706 00:56:59,169 --> 00:57:00,170 Could happen. 707 00:57:00,963 --> 00:57:03,632 Tonya's planning on staying another year at Cedar Cove. 708 00:57:04,466 --> 00:57:08,303 Somehow, she's convinced that the two of you might do some good. 709 00:57:12,516 --> 00:57:17,062 You still believe in that Talented Tenth thing? 710 00:57:17,062 --> 00:57:18,146 I do. 711 00:57:18,856 --> 00:57:22,734 In fact, some might say that you're part of the Talented Tenth, 712 00:57:22,734 --> 00:57:24,778 especially after you receive your college degree. 713 00:57:25,946 --> 00:57:27,573 I'm just trying to be a good-ass dude. 714 00:57:30,576 --> 00:57:34,663 In the spirit of goodness, in our one-on-one game, I confess. 715 00:57:35,956 --> 00:57:38,083 When the game was on the line, I got away with a foul. 716 00:57:38,083 --> 00:57:39,334 You think? 717 00:57:44,339 --> 00:57:47,551 Congratulations on the head of school position, 718 00:57:48,177 --> 00:57:49,261 or should I say interim? 719 00:57:50,554 --> 00:57:52,347 I'm told it's just a formality. 720 00:57:59,688 --> 00:58:00,689 Yeah. 721 00:58:15,787 --> 00:58:17,414 To the left, to the left 722 00:58:17,414 --> 00:58:19,666 Sound off Down low, down low 723 00:58:53,033 --> 00:58:54,201 You feel grown? 724 00:58:55,869 --> 00:58:57,371 Everyone says we're adults. 725 00:58:58,497 --> 00:58:59,498 I do. 726 00:59:00,707 --> 00:59:02,209 I can't wait to be on my own. 727 00:59:03,001 --> 00:59:05,546 At the same time, it kind of scares me. 728 00:59:16,974 --> 00:59:19,142 At least we get to see each other all the time. 729 00:59:19,142 --> 00:59:23,522 I'm gonna accept the offer from Maryland, and you'll go to Georgetown. 730 00:59:23,522 --> 00:59:26,066 And, you know, it's not really that far. 731 00:59:27,109 --> 00:59:28,527 It's crazy though, right? 732 00:59:28,527 --> 00:59:31,196 You'll be playing against Phil and Nick, 733 00:59:31,196 --> 00:59:34,408 and we can see each other's games on the weekends. 734 00:59:43,333 --> 00:59:44,835 I got something to tell you. 735 00:59:45,794 --> 00:59:46,879 What? 736 00:59:49,965 --> 00:59:54,553 UCLA came back. They're offering me a full ride. 737 00:59:55,888 --> 00:59:56,722 Wow. 738 00:59:58,891 --> 01:00:00,809 Now who's the one holding things back? 739 01:00:00,809 --> 01:00:02,519 Just found out today. 740 01:00:03,103 --> 01:00:04,646 That's your first choice. 741 01:00:07,524 --> 01:00:09,401 I still plan on being one and done. 742 01:00:10,819 --> 01:00:15,574 Next year this time, I'm gonna be drafted into the NBA. 743 01:00:16,575 --> 01:00:19,953 That could happen. You'll be in the WNBA. Come on. 744 01:00:20,495 --> 01:00:21,496 We'll get there. 745 01:00:23,832 --> 01:00:27,127 So, you gonna tell them yes? 746 01:00:28,253 --> 01:00:29,254 I don't know yet. 747 01:00:31,924 --> 01:00:34,593 For now, I just wanna live in the moment. 748 01:00:37,471 --> 01:00:39,848 "The journey is the destination." 749 01:00:41,850 --> 01:00:42,851 I like that. 750 01:00:45,187 --> 01:00:49,566 I love you, Crystal Jarrett. 751 01:00:51,068 --> 01:00:52,736 I love you, Jace Carson.