1 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:12,180 Good day, everybody. I'm Maya Ortiz. 2 00:00:12,180 --> 00:00:15,016 And welcome back to a special edition of Off The Court. 3 00:00:15,433 --> 00:00:16,893 {\an8}LeBron James said it best. 4 00:00:17,060 --> 00:00:20,396 {\an8}"Basketball is my passion, but my family is everything to me." 5 00:00:20,938 --> 00:00:22,648 Today has a special meaning for me. 6 00:00:22,648 --> 00:00:26,152 I'm standing here at the intersection of basketball and family 7 00:00:26,277 --> 00:00:28,362 in the Bell House, practically my second home 8 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:30,448 in middle school, where basketball phenoms, 9 00:00:30,448 --> 00:00:32,492 Jordan and Josh Bell were like my brothers. 10 00:00:32,992 --> 00:00:36,245 In the Bell home, it was all basketball, all love 11 00:00:36,454 --> 00:00:39,123 {\an8}and tonight, we celebrate dreams made real. 12 00:00:40,041 --> 00:00:41,292 Okay, cut. That's the header. 13 00:00:41,292 --> 00:00:44,712 {\an8}The game of basketball is very much like the game of life. 14 00:00:44,921 --> 00:00:48,966 {\an8}Fluid. You acclimate. You adapt. You overcome. 15 00:00:49,383 --> 00:00:50,718 {\an8}A smooth pivot. 16 00:00:51,094 --> 00:00:52,804 - A sick double cross. 17 00:00:52,804 --> 00:00:54,597 {\an8}Oh, no, no, no. The champagne is for later. 18 00:00:54,597 --> 00:00:55,723 {\an8}And the cake is a surprise. 19 00:00:55,723 --> 00:00:57,433 {\an8}- Can you take it around back, please? - No problem. 20 00:00:57,433 --> 00:00:59,560 {\an8}Where are they? Are they trying to ruin my segment on purpose? 21 00:00:59,560 --> 00:01:02,105 {\an8}- I don't know. - Mama Bell, here are your notes. 22 00:01:02,105 --> 00:01:03,523 - Thank you. - And do you know 23 00:01:03,523 --> 00:01:06,150 {\an8}who's blocking the driveway? Mobile bartender wants to get in. 24 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:08,111 {\an8}I knew I should've banned him from coming. 25 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:13,533 {\an8}Okay, okay, the party can start. Uncle Skinny has arrived! 26 00:01:13,658 --> 00:01:16,661 {\an8}- You're late. - But always on time. 27 00:01:18,204 --> 00:01:20,665 - What's up? Hey. Hey. 28 00:01:20,665 --> 00:01:21,791 - Hey, everybody. - Hi. 29 00:01:21,791 --> 00:01:24,043 Vondie, let’s grab a quick interview before things start. 30 00:01:24,168 --> 00:01:26,003 You can talk about what it was like growing up here. 31 00:01:26,003 --> 00:01:29,757 I know, you were gonna get at me but my bad, our flight was delayed. 32 00:01:30,091 --> 00:01:33,136 {\an8}Yeah? Well, you could’ve picked a better time to go shopping in Paris. 33 00:01:33,261 --> 00:01:34,971 - Mm-mm. - You know how important this is. 34 00:01:35,138 --> 00:01:36,931 Mm-hmm. Okay, so, I guess, that little gift 35 00:01:36,931 --> 00:01:38,683 that we picked up for you from... 36 00:01:40,768 --> 00:01:43,813 Louis Vuitton doesn't matter then, huh? 37 00:01:44,981 --> 00:01:47,733 - It will suffice. 38 00:01:47,859 --> 00:01:49,026 Where's your nephew? 39 00:01:49,485 --> 00:01:53,239 - Uh... I think that... - Go find my boy. 40 00:01:53,239 --> 00:01:56,868 Okay, I will. Filthy? Where you at? Filthy? Filthy! 41 00:02:03,457 --> 00:02:06,169 {\an8}Get inside! Barney, get inside! 42 00:02:07,503 --> 00:02:08,713 Somebody get there! 43 00:02:08,713 --> 00:02:10,798 Hey, Skree! Get through, get through, get through! 44 00:02:17,305 --> 00:02:19,599 - Hey, Coach. - Yo! Filthy, hey, please tell me 45 00:02:19,599 --> 00:02:22,852 - this means you're clear to play. - I wish. I'm just here for moral support. 46 00:02:22,977 --> 00:02:24,103 - Move, go, go, go! - Come on! 47 00:02:30,818 --> 00:02:32,403 - Come on, Ref! 48 00:02:32,403 --> 00:02:34,197 - Did you swallow your whistle? - Easy. 49 00:02:35,156 --> 00:02:36,949 Get back on D, back on D! 50 00:02:43,164 --> 00:02:45,416 Lakeside running away with this one. 51 00:02:45,416 --> 00:02:47,835 - Hey, yo, that was for you, Filthy! - Good, shake it off. 52 00:02:47,835 --> 00:02:49,670 Let's get down court. Let's go! 53 00:02:57,011 --> 00:02:58,471 You can ask me anything. 54 00:02:59,555 --> 00:03:01,182 For a long time, I was just angry. 55 00:03:03,184 --> 00:03:06,312 I had already made peace with the idea that you never wanted me. 56 00:03:09,857 --> 00:03:10,900 Let’s, um... 57 00:03:11,859 --> 00:03:13,444 Let's set that straight. 58 00:03:14,570 --> 00:03:19,492 Your... your mom and I had you when we were in college. 59 00:03:20,117 --> 00:03:23,454 We were kids, and the moment that you came, 60 00:03:23,913 --> 00:03:26,123 like, from that moment, everything changed. 61 00:03:26,624 --> 00:03:30,461 You were wanted, and more importantly, 62 00:03:31,420 --> 00:03:32,880 - you were loved. But why now? 63 00:03:33,339 --> 00:03:35,967 I mean, after all these years, you finally reach out to me, why? 64 00:03:35,967 --> 00:03:39,262 - Because now you need something from me? - No! Kelli, no. 65 00:03:39,971 --> 00:03:41,681 There is no way in the world 66 00:03:42,181 --> 00:03:44,809 that I would ever risk the health of any of my children. 67 00:03:45,268 --> 00:03:48,938 I would take a... a lifetime of potential... 68 00:03:49,939 --> 00:03:53,359 health complications before I put any of my kids under the knife. 69 00:03:54,443 --> 00:03:57,321 The reason why I reached out to you... 70 00:03:58,823 --> 00:04:00,408 is because I wanted my family. 71 00:04:01,242 --> 00:04:05,246 Not just for me, for all of us. Especially your brothers. 72 00:04:07,206 --> 00:04:09,709 You know, I couldn't imagine leaving this earth 73 00:04:09,709 --> 00:04:14,088 without filling the void of not having you in my life. 74 00:04:15,464 --> 00:04:17,925 - What is that? 75 00:04:18,884 --> 00:04:22,596 - Need a timeout! 76 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:25,725 Come on, hurry up. 77 00:04:25,725 --> 00:04:28,060 - Let's go, let's go, hustle, hustle. - Hey, hey, hey. You all right? 78 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,854 I'm good, man. But I don't think we can do this. 79 00:04:38,487 --> 00:04:42,992 Last game at Hughes. Can't believe we're going out like this. 80 00:04:43,284 --> 00:04:46,329 I don't know how to stop it. 81 00:04:53,127 --> 00:04:56,505 I don't know how to stop it. I don't know how to stop it. 82 00:05:00,092 --> 00:05:02,636 - I don't know how to stop it. Of course, you do. 83 00:05:05,514 --> 00:05:07,892 Dad? What are you doing here? 84 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:11,103 Now, son, now, you know I will always be here on your team. 85 00:05:11,896 --> 00:05:14,398 And you can count on your teammates for an assist. 86 00:05:15,107 --> 00:05:17,985 Especially when you need them the most, like right now. 87 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:21,030 We're getting pummeled out there. As in almost irrecoverable. 88 00:05:21,030 --> 00:05:23,449 - As in... - As in change up the strategy. 89 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:27,161 You’ve been here a million times before. 90 00:05:27,161 --> 00:05:29,246 Just because you're playing a different position, 91 00:05:29,246 --> 00:05:33,709 - doesn't mean you're not part of the game. - But I just wish I was out there. 92 00:05:33,876 --> 00:05:36,796 You are. Now, JB knows it. 93 00:05:38,589 --> 00:05:41,675 Your teammates know it. Now, you gotta own it. 94 00:05:42,802 --> 00:05:43,844 Have faith. 95 00:05:45,096 --> 00:05:47,264 And right now, you up against the biggest opponent 96 00:05:47,264 --> 00:05:48,474 that you ever faced. 97 00:05:50,101 --> 00:05:51,143 Yourself. 98 00:05:52,645 --> 00:05:54,563 Now, the question is, what you gonna do? 99 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:07,660 Win the damn thing. 100 00:06:25,511 --> 00:06:27,346 You were a toddler when your mom died. 101 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:31,934 I fought... hard for custody. 102 00:06:32,393 --> 00:06:35,020 I knew it was gonna be a battle, but I was up for it. 103 00:06:38,149 --> 00:06:39,733 I heard things got weird. 104 00:06:40,901 --> 00:06:43,404 You know, my grandparents said you pretty much ghosted us. 105 00:06:44,321 --> 00:06:47,741 I can't speak for your grandparents. 106 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:50,369 You know, they have their own version. 107 00:06:52,371 --> 00:06:56,667 Look, I... I didn't wanna cause any more pain or... or stress, so... 108 00:06:57,668 --> 00:06:58,794 I agreed... 109 00:06:59,712 --> 00:07:01,005 for them to raise you. 110 00:07:01,338 --> 00:07:03,799 And the moment I did that, I got boxed out. 111 00:07:04,925 --> 00:07:05,926 I figured... 112 00:07:05,926 --> 00:07:09,180 ...when you got older, I... I would just reach out. 113 00:07:10,222 --> 00:07:11,891 But I had already lost one parent. 114 00:07:14,393 --> 00:07:15,561 I mean, I needed you. 115 00:07:17,188 --> 00:07:20,524 - So, how could you just ignore me? - All right. 116 00:07:28,365 --> 00:07:29,533 My graduation? 117 00:07:30,951 --> 00:07:31,952 Mm-hmm. 118 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:36,874 - How’d you get it? - I was there. Fourth row, back. 119 00:07:37,374 --> 00:07:38,375 You think... 120 00:07:39,585 --> 00:07:43,672 I'm gonna let my firstborn walk across that stage and not be there? 121 00:07:44,548 --> 00:07:47,301 My girl. Salutatorian. 122 00:07:48,344 --> 00:07:49,845 Nah, I saw you up there. 123 00:07:50,179 --> 00:07:52,264 They should've let you make that speech 124 00:07:52,389 --> 00:07:55,935 'cause the valedictorian. Oh, God, they put us to sleep. 125 00:07:56,936 --> 00:07:57,937 Kelli... 126 00:08:00,606 --> 00:08:02,441 I never stopped loving you. 127 00:08:04,944 --> 00:08:08,405 Stopped being there for you. And I never will. 128 00:08:09,698 --> 00:08:13,869 I want... We... we want you to be a part of this family. 129 00:08:17,581 --> 00:08:19,959 Gentlemen, we have got to start moving the ball around. 130 00:08:19,959 --> 00:08:21,585 We're missing way too many easy shots. 131 00:08:22,044 --> 00:08:25,005 This is selfish basketball. Stick to the game plan. 132 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:26,298 Yo, is this who we are? 133 00:08:26,298 --> 00:08:28,884 What, they put a little bit of pressure on us and we cave? 134 00:08:29,009 --> 00:08:30,511 We ain't gonna win playing like this. 135 00:08:30,511 --> 00:08:34,223 Look, I understand the doubt. Okay? I get it. 136 00:08:34,223 --> 00:08:36,225 But you can't lose faith! 137 00:08:36,517 --> 00:08:40,062 Okay? All great champions have faced defeat. 138 00:08:40,396 --> 00:08:43,691 But stared it down and still managed to get the rebound. 139 00:08:43,816 --> 00:08:46,860 That sounds great but like he said, we're not even making shots. 140 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:49,780 - We need you out there, Filthy. - I am here. 141 00:08:50,489 --> 00:08:54,034 And I hear you but hear this. This is y'all chance! 142 00:08:54,368 --> 00:08:55,953 But y'all gotta grab it! 143 00:08:57,329 --> 00:08:59,039 You remember Dad's basketball rule? 144 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:06,755 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss. Dribble, fake, shoot, miss. 145 00:09:07,214 --> 00:09:11,343 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, swish! 146 00:09:11,719 --> 00:09:15,097 Now, y'all gotta feel it, all right? With me. 147 00:09:15,514 --> 00:09:19,268 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! 148 00:09:19,268 --> 00:09:23,647 Dribble, fake, shoot, miss! Dribble, fake, shoot, swish! 149 00:09:25,149 --> 00:09:26,525 Let's go! Let's go! 150 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:32,156 Oh, oh, oh, oh, one more thing. Dad said if you lose today, 151 00:09:32,781 --> 00:09:35,242 you might as well not bother coming home. So, you know what... 152 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:38,203 Let's go! Let's go, Lions! 153 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:49,340 - Come on! Watch out! - Defend, defend. 154 00:09:49,340 --> 00:09:51,175 Rebound, Vondie, rebound! 155 00:09:52,760 --> 00:09:54,053 There you go! 156 00:10:04,563 --> 00:10:07,149 Jordan Bell, keeping the Lions in the hunt! 157 00:10:13,322 --> 00:10:14,740 D up, D up, D up! 158 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:16,533 No, no, no, no! 159 00:10:21,205 --> 00:10:22,414 Zuma for three! 160 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:25,042 {\an8}I hate this kid! I hate this kid. 161 00:10:29,505 --> 00:10:31,048 - We need a timeout! - We're out! 162 00:10:36,178 --> 00:10:38,430 Let's go, JB! - Let's go! 163 00:10:40,557 --> 00:10:42,309 Yo, JB, Flexis Alexis! 164 00:10:47,606 --> 00:10:49,191 Okay. Okay. 165 00:10:50,859 --> 00:10:51,902 You got it. 166 00:10:53,654 --> 00:10:55,364 Yeah! 167 00:10:55,614 --> 00:10:58,492 Yeah! 168 00:11:08,961 --> 00:11:10,713 My boys right there. 169 00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:13,048 - That's our boys, yeah! - That's our boys, yeah! Okay! 170 00:11:13,257 --> 00:11:15,175 Whoa, whoa! 171 00:11:16,635 --> 00:11:19,221 Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! 172 00:11:19,346 --> 00:11:22,725 - Yes, yeah! 173 00:11:35,863 --> 00:11:38,866 - You're welcome. - What are you talking about? 174 00:11:42,661 --> 00:11:45,164 Oh, wow! You weren't lying. 175 00:11:45,164 --> 00:11:47,458 - Ah. I told you. No way. 176 00:11:48,208 --> 00:11:49,835 - Yo! - Hey, hey! 177 00:11:49,835 --> 00:11:52,296 Hey! How's the champions? 178 00:11:52,504 --> 00:11:53,756 Yeah! 179 00:11:54,298 --> 00:11:55,424 - We did it! - Uh-huh! 180 00:11:55,424 --> 00:11:56,925 - Brought that home. - Kelli, you're here! 181 00:11:56,925 --> 00:11:59,428 You guys are champs now? Thank you for the pizza, Chuck! 182 00:11:59,636 --> 00:12:01,388 Appreciate it! What up, nephs? 183 00:12:01,388 --> 00:12:03,724 Too far to reach, uh-oh! Hide your wallets, people. 184 00:12:03,724 --> 00:12:06,602 'Cause Starbucks ain't got nothing on this one right here! 185 00:12:06,602 --> 00:12:08,353 Oh, handshake, please? Come on. 186 00:12:08,353 --> 00:12:10,481 - We're family now. Good to see you. 187 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:14,401 Hi. I'm Crystal. 188 00:12:15,068 --> 00:12:17,863 - Very nice to finally meet you. - Nice to meet you, too. 189 00:12:18,489 --> 00:12:19,865 You guys wanna... Okay. 190 00:12:20,073 --> 00:12:22,159 I don't wanna overstay my welcome, so I should just go. 191 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:24,828 Oh, absolutely not! We're having a party tonight. 192 00:12:25,329 --> 00:12:27,080 - There's a lot to celebrate. 193 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:29,416 - Hey, who's ready to party! - Hey! 194 00:12:30,292 --> 00:12:33,629 Guys, this is our sister, Kelli. 195 00:12:34,296 --> 00:12:35,214 Hey. 196 00:12:35,214 --> 00:12:36,590 Let me get this straight, man. 197 00:12:36,882 --> 00:12:39,218 You're telling me this entire time, you've had a hot sister 198 00:12:39,218 --> 00:12:40,761 - and you didn't tell me? Hey, careful. 199 00:12:40,761 --> 00:12:42,763 - That's my sis you're talking about. - Come on now. 200 00:12:42,888 --> 00:12:47,643 Hey. Hey, look. This year... ...we've been through a lot. 201 00:12:47,643 --> 00:12:49,937 Guess what doesn't break us only makes us stronger. 202 00:12:50,312 --> 00:12:55,651 I mean, yeah. This year helped me realize just how important every day is! 203 00:12:56,026 --> 00:12:59,530 And to make sure each moment matters and that the people around you know 204 00:12:59,530 --> 00:13:01,031 just how much they're loved. 205 00:13:02,741 --> 00:13:03,784 And, uh... 206 00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:06,829 - you carry them with you in your heart... - Excuse me? 207 00:13:06,829 --> 00:13:08,831 - ...like the moonlight over the sea. 208 00:13:09,873 --> 00:13:12,084 You really oughta write a book, man. 209 00:13:12,209 --> 00:13:13,961 All right, bro. I'm done messing with y'all. 210 00:13:25,889 --> 00:13:29,476 Ah, I see you found Chuck's jazz collection. 211 00:13:29,476 --> 00:13:31,353 It's wild. 212 00:13:31,854 --> 00:13:34,648 I mean, the one thing I inherited from my mom was her jazz collection. 213 00:13:34,648 --> 00:13:37,192 Hmm. - And she loved Nancy Wilson. 214 00:13:37,317 --> 00:13:39,862 - This was her favorite album. - Aww. 215 00:13:41,280 --> 00:13:42,698 Maybe that's why they got together. 216 00:13:43,198 --> 00:13:44,283 Maybe. 217 00:13:46,577 --> 00:13:49,204 Call me irresponsible... 218 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:53,000 Oh, yeah, that sounds like your father at 21. 219 00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:58,088 You know, I'm happy the boys reached out. 220 00:13:58,755 --> 00:14:00,507 To see you and Chuck have a second chance... 221 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:02,217 I don't wanna make any promises. 222 00:14:04,261 --> 00:14:05,429 Yeah, I get it. 223 00:14:06,388 --> 00:14:07,389 Baby steps. 224 00:14:08,181 --> 00:14:09,391 And I don't blame you. 225 00:14:09,933 --> 00:14:11,894 It's gonna take a while to build a relationship. 226 00:14:13,562 --> 00:14:17,858 - Sounds like it comes from experience. - With my own father. 227 00:14:18,859 --> 00:14:21,194 But that's another story for another day. 228 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:27,117 You know, I can already tell that you being here 229 00:14:27,117 --> 00:14:28,702 has warmed Chuck's heart. 230 00:14:29,745 --> 00:14:30,746 Mine, too. 231 00:14:34,416 --> 00:14:36,877 Just kinda sucks that it's under these circumstances. 232 00:14:40,130 --> 00:14:41,214 I know. 233 00:14:43,342 --> 00:14:44,593 But you're here now. 234 00:14:51,308 --> 00:14:53,393 All right. 235 00:14:53,810 --> 00:14:56,563 Mm-hmm. A little sparkling cider. 236 00:14:57,564 --> 00:14:59,900 - For my boy, some wine. - Bruh. 237 00:15:00,025 --> 00:15:02,152 - What'd you put in this drink, bruh? 238 00:15:02,152 --> 00:15:04,780 - I don't know. Something to knock you out. 239 00:15:05,447 --> 00:15:08,033 - All right. - Look at me... 240 00:15:08,033 --> 00:15:09,993 We'll have to keep you around a little bit more. 241 00:15:09,993 --> 00:15:12,287 Oh, so, you got jokes now? Mm-hmm. 242 00:15:12,788 --> 00:15:14,247 Well, I'm just gonna need you not to forget 243 00:15:14,373 --> 00:15:16,416 to pay that speeding ticket for your boy because I was flying 244 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:19,044 - like a bat out of hell to get to you. - Hmm. I got you. 245 00:15:19,878 --> 00:15:21,004 - But bro... 246 00:15:22,005 --> 00:15:23,006 Man. 247 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:26,301 Seeing Kelli again, bro. 248 00:15:27,636 --> 00:15:31,640 I never thought, like that was the... 249 00:15:31,807 --> 00:15:33,100 Yeah. - ...distance. 250 00:15:33,100 --> 00:15:34,559 Yeah. So, what's... 251 00:15:35,978 --> 00:15:38,230 - what's next? You know? 252 00:15:38,230 --> 00:15:40,482 Yeah, well, the ball is in her court. 253 00:15:40,691 --> 00:15:42,693 - You know? I... - Mm-hmm. 254 00:15:43,193 --> 00:15:46,363 There's a lot to work through but I told her I wanna be in her life. 255 00:15:46,613 --> 00:15:49,199 Hmm. - You know, as much or little 256 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:50,659 as she wants me. 257 00:15:51,243 --> 00:15:56,081 And the fact that she came here at all? Yeah, it's good. 258 00:15:56,081 --> 00:15:57,582 - You know what I mean? - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 259 00:15:57,582 --> 00:15:58,750 - No, it's a good thing. 260 00:15:59,167 --> 00:16:00,627 The fact that she came 261 00:16:00,627 --> 00:16:03,505 and my little nephews balled out on the court. 262 00:16:05,382 --> 00:16:09,094 But for real man, you know, I should probably make it a point to be, 263 00:16:09,094 --> 00:16:12,264 you know, a little closer, around a little bit more. 264 00:16:12,264 --> 00:16:14,516 You know, moving here might not be such a bad idea. 265 00:16:14,641 --> 00:16:16,518 Hmm. You should run that by Crystal. 266 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:17,728 - Yeah. - Okay. 267 00:16:17,853 --> 00:16:19,771 - That's a good point. Yeah. You know what I mean? 268 00:16:19,771 --> 00:16:21,314 - That's a good point. - I mean, we love you. 269 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:23,567 All right, cheers with your old apple cider. 270 00:16:23,567 --> 00:16:24,651 Mm-hmm. 271 00:16:25,485 --> 00:16:28,697 Filthy, your leadership skills were on full display 272 00:16:28,697 --> 00:16:30,615 and you killed it in the semifinals! 273 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:33,410 But, like you said, a lot's been happening. 274 00:16:33,577 --> 00:16:37,539 So, what have your experiences this year really taught you? 275 00:16:38,165 --> 00:16:40,250 Um... 276 00:16:40,250 --> 00:16:43,712 Basketball is a great teacher. But it's not everything. 277 00:16:44,296 --> 00:16:46,840 What? Hold on, that's news, Filthy 278 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:49,551 Yeah. I... I think I'm starting to get it. 279 00:16:49,968 --> 00:16:53,805 You know, I'm seeing that my dad's basketball rules work 280 00:16:53,805 --> 00:16:56,224 just as much off the court as on. 281 00:16:57,893 --> 00:16:59,728 You know, he's like a superhero to me. 282 00:17:00,771 --> 00:17:03,440 But with him facing his own... 283 00:17:04,316 --> 00:17:06,026 form of kryptonite, I, um... 284 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:10,530 I don't, uh... 285 00:17:12,407 --> 00:17:13,909 You don't know how to protect him. 286 00:17:15,327 --> 00:17:16,369 It's scary. 287 00:17:17,370 --> 00:17:18,955 When my mom got sick... 288 00:17:19,915 --> 00:17:23,168 I started a journal. I needed to get my feelings out somehow. 289 00:17:23,460 --> 00:17:24,544 It is scary. 290 00:17:25,879 --> 00:17:28,465 I mean, everything shifting around me. 291 00:17:29,424 --> 00:17:32,552 - Dad, Kelli, high school. - But change can be good. 292 00:17:32,969 --> 00:17:35,055 Don't focus on boxing out the old. 293 00:17:35,931 --> 00:17:37,849 Focus on building what's new. 294 00:17:40,602 --> 00:17:44,022 Yo, I already got everything planned for this summer, it's gonna be lit. 295 00:17:44,356 --> 00:17:46,733 What's the last thing you wanna do before you leave for L.A.? 296 00:17:49,152 --> 00:17:50,278 Um... 297 00:17:52,906 --> 00:17:54,699 JB, you have to promise me something. 298 00:17:55,158 --> 00:17:57,119 I'll come to L.A. anytime you want me to. 299 00:17:57,369 --> 00:18:00,163 Good to know, but that's not what I'm talking about. 300 00:18:01,039 --> 00:18:02,082 What is it? 301 00:18:02,707 --> 00:18:04,417 You brought everything to the court today. 302 00:18:05,377 --> 00:18:09,422 You stepped up. And I believe in you. 303 00:18:10,048 --> 00:18:13,051 - You believe in you. - Yo, what's wrong? 304 00:18:14,761 --> 00:18:18,140 I won't be at graduation... or summer. 305 00:18:20,684 --> 00:18:22,644 I leave for California in five days. 306 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:31,444 What a day, babe. 307 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:34,739 - You good? - Mm-hmm. I'm better than good. 308 00:18:35,323 --> 00:18:37,576 My first dialysis treatment under my belt. 309 00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:40,537 - Hmm. - Beautiful wife... 310 00:18:40,912 --> 00:18:44,833 - ...champion twins, my daughter. 311 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:47,544 What more can I ask for, you know? 312 00:18:48,879 --> 00:18:50,338 Well, don't forget about Skinny. 313 00:18:50,338 --> 00:18:53,925 Mm. No, really. Skinny is thinking about moving closer. 314 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,511 - Closer to who? - All right. 315 00:18:56,636 --> 00:18:58,597 - Don't play with me. - Yeah, right? 316 00:18:59,723 --> 00:19:06,188 And Dr. Hong said that I am officially registered on the donor directory. 317 00:19:06,938 --> 00:19:08,356 Now, we just play the waiting game. 318 00:19:09,191 --> 00:19:10,817 - Baby. - Mm-hmm. 319 00:19:10,817 --> 00:19:13,195 You could wake up tomorrow and have a donor? 320 00:19:13,361 --> 00:19:16,531 - Yeah, yeah. 321 00:19:16,990 --> 00:19:20,410 Mm-hmm. Well, either way... 322 00:19:21,453 --> 00:19:27,042 with you by my side, there's nothing that we can't do. Complications and all. 323 00:19:27,834 --> 00:19:29,211 You're right about that. 324 00:19:38,720 --> 00:19:40,388 She didn't wanna tell me before my game 325 00:19:40,388 --> 00:19:43,600 because she didn't want it to be a distraction. This sucks. 326 00:19:43,808 --> 00:19:46,561 Well, at least she said you could come visit her in L.A. 327 00:19:47,687 --> 00:19:49,856 - Just focus on that. - How can I take advice from you? 328 00:19:50,315 --> 00:19:53,401 You, who refuses to admit his feelings for Maya? 329 00:19:54,277 --> 00:19:57,948 It's delicate. Okay? We're just now getting into it. 330 00:19:58,240 --> 00:19:59,407 You know, like... 331 00:19:59,783 --> 00:20:03,203 Just last week When our lips were a penumbra 332 00:20:03,203 --> 00:20:05,747 Her, the moon and I, the earth... 333 00:20:05,747 --> 00:20:08,041 All right, Shakespeare. In English, please? 334 00:20:08,041 --> 00:20:09,709 Yo, you really need to start reading more. 335 00:20:10,293 --> 00:20:12,379 - We kissed. - What? 336 00:20:12,671 --> 00:20:16,341 - Yo, I knew something was up! - Look, it changed everything. 337 00:20:17,133 --> 00:20:18,134 Everything. 338 00:20:18,134 --> 00:20:20,929 So, y'all just kissed? Did y'all talk about it? 339 00:20:21,096 --> 00:20:25,058 Well, afterwards, we kinda fell back into the friend zone. 340 00:20:25,058 --> 00:20:27,477 Filthy, Filthy, listen to me, man! 341 00:20:27,852 --> 00:20:30,355 Tell her how you feel. Yo, you're the one with the words. 342 00:20:30,355 --> 00:20:31,898 I mean, usually, yeah but... 343 00:20:33,233 --> 00:20:34,526 I don't know, this is different. 344 00:20:36,569 --> 00:20:37,696 Trust me, man. 345 00:20:38,655 --> 00:20:41,574 There is nothing worse than losing time with someone you care about. 346 00:20:42,075 --> 00:20:44,911 All that drama that went down with me and Alexis at The Roll Call? 347 00:20:44,911 --> 00:20:48,873 I would give anything to get those days of not speaking to her back. 348 00:20:52,252 --> 00:20:53,253 Tell her how you feel. 349 00:21:33,710 --> 00:21:35,420 I thought you left without telling me. 350 00:21:39,716 --> 00:21:43,345 Leaving doesn't mean I'm gone. You'll visit. I'll visit. 351 00:21:43,970 --> 00:21:46,264 JB, don't stop doing what you've been doing. 352 00:21:46,765 --> 00:21:48,850 You're on a roll! Run with it. 353 00:21:48,850 --> 00:21:52,103 But it was you who got me centered to do what I'm doing in the first place. 354 00:21:52,354 --> 00:21:56,107 - How do I survive without you? - So dramatic. 355 00:21:57,650 --> 00:21:58,860 I hate divorce. 356 00:21:59,986 --> 00:22:02,280 Yeah. I'm still having a tough time with it. 357 00:22:03,198 --> 00:22:05,158 But both of us have to remember 358 00:22:05,158 --> 00:22:08,161 that sometimes things just don't go the way we planned. 359 00:22:09,496 --> 00:22:10,914 Promise me you won't forget me. 360 00:22:12,207 --> 00:22:13,875 - I'm sorry, who are you again? 361 00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:17,379 I promise. I will never forget you. 362 00:23:01,214 --> 00:23:02,799 - Hey, look at this, Maya! - Yeah? 363 00:23:02,924 --> 00:23:06,553 - Look at the views I got! - Vondie, 56.6K views! 364 00:23:06,678 --> 00:23:08,138 I know, it's crazy! Let's go! 365 00:23:08,138 --> 00:23:10,974 - I have no idea! - I know, 65.6K! 366 00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:14,686 - Hey, hey, Maya! Well, yeah. 367 00:23:14,686 --> 00:23:16,688 - And like, you, you were killing it. - Maya! 368 00:23:16,688 --> 00:23:17,981 And at the championship game 369 00:23:17,981 --> 00:23:19,315 - I was like, "Vondie!" Maya! 370 00:23:19,315 --> 00:23:20,859 What... Hey. 371 00:23:21,776 --> 00:23:23,653 Look, I have to tell you something. 372 00:23:25,280 --> 00:23:26,281 We... 373 00:23:27,198 --> 00:23:28,950 Look, that kiss changed everything for me. 374 00:23:29,325 --> 00:23:35,206 - What? Whoa. About darn time! Hey! - It's been in my face this whole time. 375 00:23:35,582 --> 00:23:37,667 I just didn't know how to tell you. I mean, 376 00:23:37,834 --> 00:23:39,502 I didn't know what words could fill in the blanks 377 00:23:39,502 --> 00:23:42,255 when you're not around. To punctuate how I feel 378 00:23:42,589 --> 00:23:46,926 when your smile dribbles across the hardwood of my memory? 379 00:23:47,469 --> 00:23:50,972 I mean, I guess, what I'm trying to say is that my eyes are open. 380 00:23:52,182 --> 00:23:55,518 You're the goal and I'm ready to take that shot at us. 381 00:23:58,313 --> 00:23:59,898 - Really? - Yes, really. 382 00:23:59,898 --> 00:24:01,816 Now? Really, Filthy? 383 00:24:02,734 --> 00:24:06,821 Everyone knows I've practically been in love with you since the third grade. 384 00:24:07,322 --> 00:24:10,241 And now, that I have accepted the fact that... 385 00:24:10,950 --> 00:24:14,245 - we'll only be friends... 386 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:20,251 - Now your eyes are open? - I mean, better late than never, right? 387 00:24:22,212 --> 00:24:24,672 I'm sorry, Filthy. 388 00:24:25,924 --> 00:24:26,966 You're too late. 389 00:24:28,051 --> 00:24:29,052 I... 390 00:24:31,429 --> 00:24:32,514 I'm dating Zuma. 391 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:37,769 - Wow. 392 00:24:38,311 --> 00:24:41,856 Didn't expect that. Hey, it's all good, man. 393 00:25:22,522 --> 00:25:26,276 Hi, Dr. Hong. This is Kelli, uh, Chuck Bell's daughter. 394 00:25:31,864 --> 00:25:33,491 I wanna talk to you about getting tested. 395 00:25:36,828 --> 00:25:38,288 My whole summer is ruined. 396 00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:43,543 Shattered, shipwrecked on the shore of lost possibilities. 397 00:25:44,544 --> 00:25:47,672 Yo, have you ever thought about doing something wild? 398 00:25:48,548 --> 00:25:50,300 - Like what? I don't know. 399 00:25:50,633 --> 00:25:53,303 Like going to high school in another state? 400 00:25:53,303 --> 00:25:54,846 No, you're not trying to move down to L.A. 401 00:25:54,846 --> 00:25:57,181 with Aunt Roxie, just so you can be closer to Alexis. 402 00:25:57,557 --> 00:25:59,892 Sometimes, thinking outside the box is better than any plan. 403 00:26:00,018 --> 00:26:01,185 I don't know about that. 404 00:26:02,103 --> 00:26:04,147 Maybe something good will come out of this summer. 405 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:10,737 {\an8} Tonight is the culmination of a journey. 406 00:26:11,321 --> 00:26:14,032 One in which so many of you have played a part. 407 00:26:14,574 --> 00:26:18,745 Your joy, encouragement, enthusiasm has contributed 408 00:26:18,745 --> 00:26:20,705 to this very moment. 409 00:26:21,456 --> 00:26:26,628 Years ago, a young poet, who was also a phenomenal ball player 410 00:26:26,628 --> 00:26:29,380 got some great advice from a well-known author. 411 00:26:30,048 --> 00:26:35,136 "Trust your words. They will take you as far as you let them." 412 00:26:35,261 --> 00:26:37,555 And he did that! He did it! 413 00:26:37,764 --> 00:26:40,850 Yes, he did! 414 00:26:41,601 --> 00:26:45,563 And I am thrilled that he took those words to heart, 415 00:26:45,563 --> 00:26:50,693 soared with them and wrote one of the best new books of 2031! 416 00:26:55,531 --> 00:26:56,741 Gentle folks, 417 00:26:56,908 --> 00:27:01,079 you are in for a treat tonight and I am so proud 418 00:27:01,454 --> 00:27:07,919 to present to you my son, Josh "Filthy McNasty" Bell! 419 00:27:10,004 --> 00:27:13,633 There was a time when basketball gave me wings. 420 00:27:14,050 --> 00:27:17,470 When they got clipped, trying to soar above bitterness 421 00:27:17,470 --> 00:27:20,056 and grief seemed impossible. 422 00:27:22,100 --> 00:27:25,061 Sometimes, you think things are going one way 423 00:27:25,687 --> 00:27:28,815 but in the blink of an eye, it changes direction. 424 00:27:33,986 --> 00:27:36,489 {\an8}All right. Yeah! 425 00:27:37,740 --> 00:27:39,617 Basketball rule number one. 426 00:27:40,702 --> 00:27:45,081 "In the game of life, family's the court, ball is your heart. 427 00:27:45,915 --> 00:27:51,003 "Always leave your heart on the court. Win or lose, do it together." 428 00:27:53,798 --> 00:27:54,966 Hey Filthy. Stay focused. 429 00:27:54,966 --> 00:27:56,968 Don't let him live in your head, all right? 430 00:27:57,719 --> 00:27:58,761 Got it, Coach. 431 00:28:01,013 --> 00:28:02,932 Hey, Filthy. You ready? 432 00:28:03,307 --> 00:28:05,351 I was born ready. Let's get it, bro! 433 00:28:06,477 --> 00:28:07,979 Let's give a warm welcome 434 00:28:07,979 --> 00:28:12,984 to Beacon Academy's new head basketball coach, Chuck "Da Man" Bell! 435 00:28:13,735 --> 00:28:14,902 All right. Game on. 436 00:28:18,823 --> 00:28:20,450 - Coach.