Coach Carter (2005) Edit

A basketball scholarship to George Mason University.

A dress code, and they have to sit in the front row in class?

A foul, ref!

A lot of things. Especially us.

A team that only won four games last year...

A team that's had a media worthy season as well.

A win like that means nothing. They can't play anyway, you feel me?

Academic progress reports, young men.

Act like a champion?

Actually, I was on the bottom, Coach. She was on the top.

After all the things that my son has been through for your team...

After you lose a son...

Against the surprising Richmond Oilers.

Ain't nobody thinking about you, Worm.

All day, baby. Can't stop that.

All game long.

All I gotta do is just think about you.

All I see is you on TV getting famous, eating that shit up.

All of you.

All of your players sign a contract before they could join the team.

All right, baby, it's all us now. It's all us. Let's go.

All right, gentlemen, give me two lines.

All right, I want seven passes before you shoot. Seven.

All right, keep riding on somebody. Don't get lost in there.

All right, Lyle.

All right, Myles, here we go. Gotta cool off a minute.

All right, one four. Linda.

All right, so?

All right, take control of this game. Who's gonna win this game?

All right, that's 500 pushups.

All right, that's it for today.

All right, you heard it here first, the only Ty Crane.

All right? Keep your head up, baby.

All right? Let's go.

All right.

All right. How about LaQuisha if it's a girl.

All right. Huddle up. Mr. Carter, you're in.

All right. I got him.

All right. Set up the one four. Run Candy.

All right. Take a deep breath, guys. Come on. Deep breaths.

All season long we played our game!

All the work I did with those boys...

All we gotta do is push them off. We're gonna run Candy.

Almost two years ago now...

And 1,000 suicides.

And a bucket for 99 cents, with some toilet paper.

And according to your contract...

And as we let our own light shine...

And besides, you know you don't have the time.

And champions hold their heads high.

And for now, the lock remains on the gym.

And forced them to meet you in the library?

And hold him up.

And how many days do I have to consider this offer?

And I do appreciate you putting your trust in me.

And I have great SATs, I can go to any college in the country.

And I hope I have your support the rest of the season.

And I promise to get caught up with my classes, sir.

And I promise you...

And I promise you... We're closed.

And I see exactly how I don't wanna live.

And I'm definitely keeping that promise.

And I'm worried about how I'm gonna feed it, pay for this and that.

And I've committed to 50.

And in an unprecedented move, Coach Ken Carter canceled practice...

And living with the consequences.

And look at your parents' lives and ask yourself, Do I want better?

And Miss Nyugen.

And most importantly, we control the tempo of the game!

And my cousin, don't be trying to diss her.

And of those that do graduate, only six percent go to college.

And offered me the coaching job at any school in the state of California...

And play ball and do your thing.

And remember, ties and jackets tomorrow.

And Richmond takes the lead for the first time in the game.

And signed by you. In this hand...

And sit in the front row of those classes.

And telling them I think this is bullshit, son.

And that the players must attend all their classes...

And that's a shout out to the rest of you.

And that's what I counted on. I'm trying to count on myself now...

And the Bayhill Cougars take the lead with nine seconds left.

And then I ran all those sprints. I did all that shit.

And they must be completed by Friday.

And until we all meet the terms of this contract...

And when you're around me, I don't wanna hear that shit. We clear?

And would you like to go for the grand prize of 1,000?

And you became men. And for that, I thank you.

And you can. Our next faculty meeting is in two weeks.

And you get the privilege of joining Mr. Battle...

And you gonna do every last one of them.

And you gotta put your hands under his arm.

And you have Fremont this Saturday, the biggest game on your schedule.

And you will earn every minute of playing time.

And you will have my respect until you abuse it.

And you will sit in the front row of those classes.

And, gentlemen, winning in here...

And, gentlemen...

And, most importantly, you will be winners.

Any unexcused absences, any other disciplinary issues at school...

Anybody still think Coach bluffing now?

Anyway, I got something for the baby today.

Are you crazy?

Are you crazy?

Are you some country church ******, with your tie on and all that?

Are you some preacher man or some shit?

As a teacher, I was offended when asked by a coach...

As Coach White said, they're on the wall there behind you.

As head basketball coach.

As I've told you, it's time for me to step down.

As of now, you are a sir.

As of now, you're suspended.

As we are liberated from our own fear...

At the end of the game, we will be there!

Baby. Hard biz. Know what I'm saying?

Bad call ref, that was a jump ball, damn it!

Ball.

Ball.

Basketball practice starts at 3:00. As of 2:55, you are late.

Basketball's a team sport, sir.

Battle!

Because I don't.

Because if there's one thing I know, it is this:

Because you gave such a good answer and gave the coach attitude...

Before I could sit down.

Before I help you leave.

Before we get into that, let's warm up.

Before you can play on this team, you owe me...

Bel Air?

Big ups to everybody who came out to the Richmond High winter dance.

Bitch ass. Pinole, right?

Blue ball!

Boyed?

Bring it in, guys.

Bring it in.

Buoyed by Junior Battle's 19.Rebound a night numbers.

Buoyed. The word is buoyed.

But I do have a budget meeting I need to run to.

But I need to hear that from Junior.

But I'm on my own. You're never here. It gets crazy.

But she is fine as hell. Her name is...

But she was the devil. That girl was evil.

But some players were in big trouble academically.

But that doesn't have to be your life.

But the idea of junior college had never even occurred to my son.

But what did we do in practice? Mr. Stone?

But you gotta be patient on the weak side screen.

But you have to perform in the classroom to have that chance.

But you know what? I'm gonna watch y'all play.

But you men played like champions.

But you're right. And because you're right...

But you've done such a great job with these boys...

But, gentlemen, just because you deserve this...

But, Kenny, you know the deal here.

By canceling last night's game. Richmond forfeited the game...

Call me when they're done.

Calm down, man. We're still in the game.

Can get you into college.

Can I ask what it is you want, Mr. Carter?

Can I get something on the bow? Let me get some.

Can we sit down somewhere?

Can you reach that?

Candy!

Careful of the foul, all right? Let's go.

Championship trophy to Richmond High School.

Charge, Number 30.

Charge.

Chill man. Damn. Junior, if you need help, I'll tutor you.

Chop.

Clyde, let's keep count.

Clyde.

Coach Carter has taken the lockout to the next level...

Coach Carter, it's an unusual strategy, and a risky one in a sense...

Coach Carter! Coach!

Coach giving us a day off, I guess.

Coach of the Richmond High basketball team.

Coach officially offered me the job tonight. The clock's ticking.

Coach, we won the tournament.

College.

Come here, come here! Damn it.

Come in here and take that away from them?

Come on, close out. John, explode. Let's go.

Come on, fellows. Huddle up. Hustle up. Get over here.

Come on, get back!

Come on, guys, keep up the defense!

Come on, last kick. Kick it in.

Come on, let's go.

Come on, man, where you going?

Come on, what you gonna do?

Come on, you're back with us now.

Come on. Let's go, Richmond!

Come on. Move. Delilah!

Come on. Split your man. Back straight, butt down.

Come on. Turn it down, not off.

Come out.

Cruz, chill, man. Why do you try to act hard all the time?

Cruz, open your eyes.

Cruz, when you're in the game in transition, take that jumper you love!

Cruz. In for Lyle.

D up, man!

D up!

Damien, push the tempo. Kenyon, Lyle, crash the boards!

Damien!

Damien's gonna hit the three. Kenyon, Lyle...

Damn, do I get a signing bonus for signing this contract?

Damn, Timo, why you throwing salt? We undefeated.

Damn!

Damn.

Damn.

Defense!

Defense!

Defense! Get your hands up.

Defense! Mustangs! Let's go!

Delilah, gentlemen. She's our trap defense.

Delilah! Get back!

Diane!

Did you eat the last piece of cake? Did you drink all the Kool Aid?

Do it. Let's go. Come on, sirs. Hurry!

Do you even know who I am?

Do you have any idea where Richmond falls on that scale?

Do you know what Oilers stands for?

Do you know what the API is, Mr. Carter?

Do you score all the points for the team, too?

Does anybody know?

Doesn't mean they're gonna give it to you.

Don't forget, I need your notes for history.

Don't go nowhere. I'll be right out. I gotta talk to you.

Don't have to honor the simple rules of a basketball contract...

Don't let nobody else put a pipe up your ass, or you might like it!

Don't let up! Swing it.

Don't panic.

Don't thank me, thank you. You earned it.

Don't worry about that, son. Just come inside.

Eight players getting incompletes based on attendance.

End this madness. End this lockout.

ESPN, baby.

Ever think about what you were going to do before you were pregnant?

Every second that clock is ticking, we are pedal to the metal!

Every time the phone rings...

Everybody goes to every game. Basketball is the only thing...

Everybody up.

Everything I know about basketball, I learned from women.

Everything inside me tells me if I take you back...

Everything.

Everything's great, right? Your cousin is 19...

Excuse me.

Explode! Worm, explode! Touch the floor.

Fellows, don't make me commit homicide.

For a long time, it's just been my moms, my boys, and you.

For five months of work?

For the next four months.

For what?

For young African American men in here, is this:

Force him left, and when he crosses over, you jump him!

Four!

Fresh bitch.

From a coach at a junior college in Sacramento.

From Christ the King First Baptist Church bake sale.

From getting kicked off and kicked off the goddamn bus.

From now on, before you leave my gym...

Gentlemen, in this hand, I hold contracts signed by me...

Gentlemen, we've reached our goal. Let's play ball.

Gentlemen, you have failed to...

Gentlemen, you told me you deserved to be here!

Gentlemen, you told me you deserved to be here!

Gentlemen.

Get back, get back!

Get back, get back!

Get back, get back! Everybody get back!

Get back!

Get back.

Get back.

Get changed in the locker room. Do your suicides...

Get down.

Get out of my way, man. Get off me. It's just a bad call.

Get over here and help. He shouldn't be scoring.

Get that ball in there.

Get that ball!

Get the hell out my face, whitey!

Get up.

Get your body on your man and explode to the ball.

Get your head in the game.

Getting good grades in those subjects, combined with basketball skills...

Ghetto hoop stars...

Girl, LaQuisha? Be for real.

Girl, you should've bought it. I would've worn it.

Give me a lay up line. Let's go.

Give up, Mr. Cruz.

Go home.

Go in.

Go!

Go!

Go.

Go. Let me hear you.

God ain't gonna do you no good in this neighborhood.

God, I'm sick of you, man!

God!

Good afternoon, young men. As Coach White said...

Good answer, Mr. Battle. Johnny, tell him what he's won.

Good job. Worm.

Good to see you, sir.

Good.

Got a press conference set up around the front of the gymnasium.

Growing up here in Richmond...

Guess he wants me all to himself. See you later.

Hands up!

Hands up.

Hard? It's already hard. The kid ain't even here yet...

Has a solution to our problem.

Has been benched.

Hattie Jean!

Have generously volunteered their time to help us reach our goals.

He clowned you, dog. He had you on lock the whole game.

He does? Which kid was he?

He doesn't mean anything. It's over.

He don't know where the library's at.

He is my son and he is late. Sir, you owe me 20 suicides.

He must mean for the day.

He was a two sport all American.

He'II go back to sleep right after his bottle. Right, boo boo?

Hell if I know, sir.

Here he comes. Here he comes now.

Here's a story out of California that's getting national attention.

Hey, I'm going swimming! I'm going swimming.

Hey, I'm gonna holler at my boys across the street for a quick minute.

Hey, man.

Hey, Number 3...

Hey, put it down, man.

Hey, where did you get that backpack? Watch out, Too Short.

Hey, yo, Junior, man, don't worry about Ty Crane, dog.

Hey!

Hold his head up.

Hold on to that monster.

Hold on, let me down.

Hold on. Come on, son. Don't give up yet, son.

Hold the ball.

Hold. Now, I have more good news.

Homey, look where you're throwing the ball.

How dare you?

How is balancing those equations coming along?

How long do you think it'II be before they're out there breaking laws?

How may I help you?

How will the community react to this lockout?

How would you like to watch the Worm work?

How you gonna make them wear ties?

How you living, Timo?

I agree he needs to get straight with his classes.

I ain't turning the cheek. He come up in my 'hood, I'm serious, it's on.

I am actually lost. Can you tell me how to get to...

I am holding him.

I bought us tickets to the dance.

I called Richmond. They expect me in the morning.

I came to coach basketball players, and you became students.

I can fix all that in the morning.

I can't even move, son. Every muscle in my body hurts.

I can't get them to show up for school, for practice.

I can't just have one girl. You know what I'm saying? I need both.

I can't quite do that.

I can't wait.

I could go later, I guess.

I could move to the Hercules district and he could play there.

I decided not to go through with it.

I don't do high school contracts.

I don't even know where the library's even at.

I don't know how to do this.

I don't know what I want. You're so sure you wanna have this baby...

I don't know. And swimming ain't my cup of tea, baby.

I don't see how this ties in to your job as the basketball coach, Mr. Carter.

I don't think so.

I don't understand this. It's a letter, how can it be a number?

I end up taking a road trip to the suburbs...

I feel like running right up in the middle of all those reporters...

I get out on that court, and everything is just getting crazy...

I got a little something for you, too.

I got somebody I want you to meet. Now, I just met her...

I got you something.

I gotta take my chain off so it don't turn green.

I guess I need to speak louder so you can hear me.

I guess there's only one way to say this.

I had a choice to make...

I have a sister. Her name's Diane.

I have to tell you, sir, I haven't made up my mind yet.

I have your schedules and I'll be getting reports from your teachers.

I haven't received anything from their teachers.

I hold academic progress reports prepared by your teachers.

I hope seeing you in this hallway means I'll see you on the court today.

I just can't support that message.

I just need about 25 copies of this document.

I just received a call from the director of the Bayhill Holiday Tournament.

I killed myself for you, sir. To get back on the team.

I know how to do that.

I know I'm fine. But I'm not feeling myself. I'm feeling you.

I know you're all concerned...

I know you've been trying.

I know. My legs is hella sore, know what I'm saying?

I like that.

I live in this neighborhood, sir.

I love you, too.

I mean, it's kind of early. You ain't even been to the doctor yet.

I need their teachers to fill out weekly progress reports...

I need you and the boys to sign this contract.

I presume you all know what suicides are. So...

I put my fist up. That means I'm going this way.

I said, suicides. Put your hand on the line.

I saw the St. Francis game the other night.

I saw y'all walking from up the block like somebody put a pipe in your asses.

I see a system that's designed for you to fail.

I see. Mr. Carter, does the lockout include practices and games?

I spoke to Principal Garrison today. She informs me that all your teachers...

I suggest you start doing your job.

I suggest you start doing yours.

I think you know who she is, but she's got a friend.

I think you should be all you can.

I thought that shit would never end. I was dying up in the bleachers.

I tied that shit!

I told them about you and the baby. They wanna help us.

I understand, sir. All right. Thank you, sir.

I wanna come back on the team. What do I gotta do to play?

I wanna see all the beautiful people up at that tournament.

I wanna thank you all for coming out and showing your support.

I want you to come with me.

I want you to run every second that clock is ticking...

I want you to run every second that clock is ticking...

I want you to run.

I was just ready to duff Duke out. Some serious shit.

I was really happy to see you in the stands tonight.

I will do that, sir.

I will slap the taste out of your mouth.

I will vote first by not raising my hand.

I'd be making a mistake, and you'II make a fool of me.

I'd like to introduce Coach Ken Carter. You may direct your questions to him.

I'd like to make a motion.

I'd like to remind you that classes are in session...

I'd like to thank you for your patience. At this time...

I'd love to shoot the shit with you bitches all night, but I gotta go.

I'll ask you one last time to leave the gym...

I'll check y'all later, all right?

I'll do it, okay?

I'll do pushups for him.

I'll do some.

I'll probably miss most of your games, Damien. I'm sorry.

I'll quit.

I'll remember to bring it up.

I'll run suicides, too.

I'll see you at practice tomorrow.

I'll take it home.

I'll wake him up so he can tell you. Hold on.

I'm a white boy?

I'm asking you to trust me.

I'm going to give you contracts.

I'm gonna see y'all later, all right?

I'm good.

I'm good. Get off me.

I'm impressed with what you've done. But you came up short.

I'm Jason Lyle's uncle.

I'm just playing. Look at you!

I'm just saying, I mean, I'm Worm, baby.

I'm Ken Carter, your new basketball coach.

I'm missing some happy part of me.

I'm not a teacher.

I'm not asking for special attention.

I'm not ready.

I'm not really sure. I hope they'II support these young men.

I'm not saying that it won't be hard.

I'm not saying this is not gonna be a challenge...

I'm not.

I'm open.

I'm ready enough to do what I gotta do all by my damn self.

I'm right here. Right here.

I'm so sorry to disturb you. I'm Coach Ken Carter...

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry for what I said and did at practice.

I'm sorry to hear that, sir.

I'm telling you...

I'm the new basketball coach.

I'm thinking about what's best for us.

I'm Timo Cruz, sir.

I'm your new basketball coach, Ken Carter.

I've been trying to get my head straight about things.

I've committed to maintaining a 3.5.

I've committed to maintaining a 3.5.

I've got every news reporter in town waiting to speak to you.

If I'm one of the top students at Richmond.

If someone walked in this door right now...

If the offer still stands, I'd like to coach the team.

If there's no other business, this board meeting is adjourned.

If you are late, you will run.

If you come to practice.

If you don't perform in the classroom, you will not play.

If you endorse the fact that 15, 16, and 17 year olds...

If you give me attitude, you will do pushups.

If you have a 2.0, you have to score at least 1,050 on the SAT...

If you have a 2.3, you only need 950.

If you listen and learn, you will win basketball games.

If you sign and honor your side of them...

If you vote to end the lockout, you won't have to terminate me...

If you want to enjoy that privilege.

If you want to play basketball on this team...

If you're having this baby, you need to check all this bullshit.

In a special group of young men, and this is the only way...

In light of your team's winning record. But I think there's gonna be...

In order for that to be successful...

In the interest of time, l'd like to open this board meeting up for comments.

In the streets and pulling them into the gym.

In this county, 33%...

In this instance, we will be accepting the vote of Principal Garrison as well.

Iocked the gym and sent his players straight to the library.

Is a derogatory term used to insult our ancestors.

Is going to go to college.

Is now a Cinderella team...

Is Richmond headed for the State Tournament?

Is that ever elusive victory within.

Is that what you're saying? Go ahead and say it.

Is the bitchman from Richmond doing on our side of the turf?

Is the key to winning out there.

Is there anybody else who's not feeling this contract?

Is widely held as the next LeBron James.

It creates more work. This lockout has brought negative media attention...

It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

It puts you in a great position for college.

It says they gotta wear coat and ties on game days.

It shouldn't be that hard to maintain a C plus.

It was a personal choice for me.

It was great when we was getting down. You had no second thoughts about that.

It was the same thing then.

It's all good. Y'all brought a gun! Pinole!

It's all right

It's all right, man.

It's Junior they should've locked out.

It's my first day of school. I had to talk to my math...

It's not people's business, Kyra.

It's not there, to the hole.

It's one of your contracts, sir. I've amended that contract.

It's soda, all right? Why don't you just go back downstairs...

It's the same message that we as a culture send to our pro athletes...

It's way beyond that now.

J.B. Come on, baby.

Jason Lyle. But I ain't no sir.

Junior Battle is like a solar eclipse.

Junior Battle's mother. Yes, ma'am, I remember you.

Junior, get back!

Junior, just keep doing what you're doing.

Junior, Lyle, Kenyon, and Worm.

Junior, we come to you on the weak side seal.

Junior, you did your thing tonight, man.

Junior!

Junior's older brother, Anton...

Just because I'm coaching at Richmond...

Just keep in mind, these are good boys.

Keep it up the block, homey. I'm right here, homey.

Ken Carter.

Kenny Ray Carter...

Kenyon, Maddux! Get back. Just play the damn game.

Kenyon, pose for me. Smile.

Kenyon! Damien!

Kenyon! Hattie Jean!

Kenyon...

Know that you're not just walking out on me...

Know what I'm saying? You let somebody do that to you.

Know what? He must be in somebody else's room.

Kyra, I can't tell you what to do, but I look around...

Kyra, I love you. I want you to come with me.

Kyra, I'm so sorry you had to go through that by yourself.

LaQuisha? Okay, yeah.

Larry, Co, and Dummy.

Last few years have been really tough.

LeBron James? I'm the only Ty Crane.

Less than two blocks from here.

Let it go. Come on, get back in the car. Let's go.

Let me go!

Let me hear you!

Let's do it, homey.

Let's do this.

Let's go, guys! Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go. Don't relax.

Let's go. Let's do this.

Let's go. Move.

Let's go. Our time on three!

Let's just say I'm happy to give you all the credit.

Let's review the Hercules game, shall we?

Let's take this time to say whatever it is we want...

Like everything's so wonderful.

Like I was saying, I'm Junior Battle. I'm the man.

Like she can afford all that shit. It's her baby anyway.

Linda is our pick and roll offense.

Linda.

Linda's got a big Afro.

Listen, shorty. I'm just gonna be real with you, okay?

Listen, we got nine seconds left. Get the ball, push it hard.

Little bitch.

Little help here. Pick him up.

Load up.

Look alive out there.

Look at that bow. I tied that!

Look me in the eye, sir.

Look, I gotta help my mom with some stuff.

Look, I have a hard enough time getting my nephew to...

Look, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye...

Look, if I wanted to be out, I would've been out by now, Kyra.

Look, y'all weren't winning with me, but you damn sure look sad without me.

Loud and clear. Winning basketball games is more important...

Lyle, stop the ball. Less talk out there.

Lyle, why don't you shut your mouth before I close it for good.

Ma'am, we talked about this. I don't see the problem.

Make the shot, Damien!

Making it their first loss of the season.

Making the baby's bottle for Myles.

Maybe someone on the other end of that phone...

Maybe you should kiss my ass, dog. My grades are fine, homeboy.

Maybe you should've gone to class, Lyle.

Me, too.

Move your feet. Go, defense. Go.

Move!

Move. Work it.

Mr. Carter, are you sure you wanna do this?

Mr. Carter, is it unfair to the players whose grades qualify them to play?

Mr. Carter, you remember me?

Mr. Carter? I'm...

Mr. Cruz, you do not want to know the answer to that question.

Mr. Cruz.

Mr. Cruz.

Mr. Gesek is a big basketball fan.

Mr. Lyle, how many games did you guys win last season?

Mr. Thompson, Mr. Gesek, and Miss Sherman...

Mr. Worm, what is it you want out of this basketball season?

Mr. Worm, you were five and four.

Mrs. Fenton, the police are telling a very different story.

My mom went with me.

My mother had to work a double shift, but they cut her overtime.

My name is J. Lyle They call me wild

My point is this: I have four seniors on this team.

My son plays for St. Francis.

My team is studying in the library, and I've been trying to tell them...

Nice pass, baby!

Nice to see the fight in you, dog. Know what I'm saying?

******, I ain't scared of nobody. I will lay your ass out.

******...

No, I ain't letting nothing go. These people in Richmond...

No, I don't.

No, I'm sorry. We have failed.

No, sir, Mr. Worm.

No, sir.

No, sir.

No, sir. I had 12 points and eight assists, sir.

No, we gonna kill it up there.

No. Come on, guys, stop that.

No. You have to humiliate your opponent.

None of you have a problem shooting the ball.

None.

Not for us, anyway.

Not gonna happen.

Not only are our grades all right, but we're undefeated, homeboy.

Now everybody's gonna know.

Now the whole world about to know your dumb ass failing science.

Now we have Delilah.

Now we're talking, yeah.

Now, 2.3 is just a C plus.

Now, as I was saying, as a team...

Now, as you know, I've been... Hey!

Now, at the start of the season, I understand you made...

Now, I know you all like stats, so let me give you some.

Now, I played basketball at Richmond 30 years ago.

Now, I put to those members the vote on whether or not...

Now, I want you to go home and look at your lives tonight...

Now, I'm trying to teach these boys the discipline...

Now, if you decide to follow these simple rules...

Now, let's give him the respect he's due.

Now, Richmond is gonna riot if you forfeit that game.

Now, that's a great question. And the answer...

Now, that's the biggest game of the year.

Now, we're talking about fundamentals here.

Of black males between 18 and 24 get arrested.

Of getting the phone call to come to the dance.

Of the Richmond High School basketball team.

Of them rich fancy schoolers when the Richmond Oilers roll into town.

Oh, man, come on.

Oh, man, I can't believe this. Heaven!

Oh, my gosh. I know you gonna kill it up there.

Oh, my gosh. I know you gonna kill it up there.

Oh, my gosh. That is crazy.

Oh, no!

Oh, no.

Oh, yeah!

Oh, you can practice, but you can't play...

Okay, come on.

Okay, I'm gonna see you. Keep it up.

Okay, let's go. Let's go.

Okay, Mr. Cruz, leave the gym right now.

Okay, Mr. Cruz.

Okay, Shaq.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. I got you.

On the block.

On the far side of the court so as not to disturb us.

On the line. Now!

On the other side of the court is Richmond...

On top of Daddy's little princess.

One four! Candy!

One hour and seven minutes.

One person struggles, we all struggle.

One player triumphs, we all triumph, right?

One shot.

One, two, three, Cougars!

One, two, three, Mustangs!

One, two, three. Let's go! Explode!

Open it, please.

Open up the damn gym! Let the boys play.

Or what's gonna be written on the front page...

Or when your cousin gets back from getting her hair fried and dyed.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

Our presence automatically liberates others.

Parent rep, Mr. Cepeda.

Part of growing up is making your own decisions...

Paycheck to paycheck? Dead end job?

People are gonna know, Kenyon.

Playing hard not enough?

Please get your head in the game! Give me a break!

Please leave my gym.

Please, quiet.

Please. Order.

Precious little shoes.

Pressure the inbound pass.

Principal Garrison?

Probably to prison.

Progress reports? You're the basketball coach.

Progress reports? You're the basketball coach.

Push it.

Push it.

Push it. Move. Let's go.

Push the ball. Go hard to the hole. Everybody attack the boards. Got that?

Quick feet. Let me see, quick feet. Touch the floor.

Quiet! Thank you, Mr. Carter.

Quiet.

Quitting basketball like you pay rent. I don't know who you think you are.

Reach the agreed upon GPA.

Rebound!

Rebound!

Renny. They shot Renny. I mean, we was just there.

Reporters. Media everywhere.

Requiring them to meet certain academic standards.

Richmond High has never played in a state tournament.

Richmond High only graduates 50% of its students.

Richmond High School, all American, 1972.

Richmond returns from their lockout and keep their streak alive at 17 games.

Richmond!

Richmond? You're a little lost, aren't you?

Richmond's center has been big as the Oilers are...

Right here.

Right now, you're playing theirs. When we step on the floor...

Right now, you're playing theirs. When we step on the floor...

Right?

Run it again.

Run it. You got it.

Say what?

Say, Hi. All right, don't worry about it.

Scared of who? Scared of you? I'm supposed to be scared of you?

Screen, baby.

Secondly, if basketball practice starts at 3:00...

See y'all get your asses kicked.

See, if a white man used it, you'd be ready to fight.

See, that's my big ****** right there, son.

Set a hard screen down here.

Set up your man and come off his shoulder hard.

Set up!

Seventy eight to 76.

Shaqua, Denise, holler at me.

Shay, pass me the ball, dog.

She don't even like him.

She smiled and got her way out of it...

She was always on my case about every little thing.

Show me the money, then, know what I'm saying?

Shut up, Maddux.

Shut your little ass up. You didn't even play.

Signing autographs and humping the honeys.

Sir, I just wanna say thank you.

Sir, our grades are tight.

Sir, please, listen. All I wanna do is play for you.

Sir, they can cut the chain off the door, but they can't make us play.

Sir, you're 20 minutes late.

Sir?

Sir.

Sir. Can you believe this uppity n****, sir?

Sit down, Mr. Battle.

Sit down!

Sitting in the front row of those classes, and wearing a tie on game day.

Slow the ball down!

So are the rest of you. Sir is a term of respect.

So as you leave campus, please do so quietly.

So every year I have less money to pay faculty and staff.

So how am I gonna do that and raise a baby?

So I made it. For me, Kenny.

So I'll know how the boys are doing in their classrooms.

So it's like that?

So that other people won't feel insecure around you.

So when do you start?

So you can pushup or shut up.

So you can take these and go to the dance yourself.

So you dominated down low tonight. Any thoughts?

So, what are you saying? You want out?

So, what do you think I want you to do on offense tonight?

So, what else y'all gonna do at the park when you go?

So, what happens to me? You still gonna come to my games?

So? You can't show some class?

Some of my teammates ended up in prison.

Some of them ended up dead.

Sometimes you gotta take what's yours. You ready to do this?

Sorry, sir.

St. Francis High School basketball phenom, Ty Crane...

St. Francis is one of the best high school teams in the nation...

St. Francis is up by 22.

St. Francis?

Starting today, you will play like winners, act like winners...

Stay alert! Pick him up right there.

Stay big. Three pushups and move.

Still holds records for scoring, assists, steals.

Stop the ball!

Stop.

Suffocate that pass. I want the ball back!

Surprise arrival to the poll is Richmond High at 19th.

Swing it right here. I got it.

Swing it.

Swing it.

Take a nickel bag, okay? Go get yourself something, man.

Take a nickel bag, okay? Go get yourself something, man.

Take care of the ball, man. I'm gonna catch my breath.

Take notes, freshman. This is as close as you're gonna get to playing.

Take the lock off that gym. My phone hasn't stopped ringing.

Taunt him after every score.

Teachers ain't supposed to touch students.

Tell me, how do you see yourselves?

Than graduating from high school and going to college. I'm sorry.

Thank you all for coming.

Thank you all for coming. That's all the time I have right now.

Thank you for your time, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sirs.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. Yes.

Thanks a lot for joining us today.

Thanks, Clyde. Gentlemen, see you tomorrow.

That boy lives to play ball. Comes to school every day now.

That brains and beauty are a perfect combination.

That confirms my withdrawal from St. Francis.

That for some of these kids, this basketball season...

That has to be thinking that there's a chance...

That includes practices and games, until we as a team...

That plan failed.

That questions our abilities as educators.

That reminds me, Mr. Battle.

That these boys have got. Now, are we gonna let Carter...

That was a bad call, ref! Come on, guys.

That we didn't work on our offense during practice.

That will inform their lives and give them choices.

That would be great. Thank you, ma'am.

That you're inadequate?

That, among other things. Yes, ma'am.

That's 1,000 pushups for Mr. Battle, Clyde.

That's 10 suicides for the whole team, 250 pushups for you.

That's 20 suicides for the entire team.

That's a viable option for all of you.

That's it. Game's over.

That's like thread. That's not even half a shoelace.

That's my cousin, Renny. I'm gonna check y'all. Let's go.

That's Myles.

That's not it at all. I love you. I wanna be with you.

That's up to you.

That's what I'm talking about.

That's why this guy's gonna miss that free throw.

That's why we need our own spot.

The Academic Performance Index.

The board now recognizes five voting members.

The cab driver told me he dropped the team off here for a party.

The contract states that the players maintain a 2.3 grade point average.

The Crane swooped down and delivered a basket of beat down.

The entire boys basketball team at Richmond High School...

The ghetto called, and they want their name back.

The glare from your big, black ass head is hella shiny, man.

The higher percentage being girls. In my very educated opinion...

The highly ranked Oilers have a perfect season on the court...

The job comes with a $1,500 stipend and a major time commitment...

The lockout ends with a vote of 4 to 2.

The losing stops now.

The next time you plan to make a decision, you better ask me first.

The one area of their lives where they have some success?

The players are agreeing to maintain a 2.3?

The second page is a letter you need to sign...

The state only requires a 2.0 GPA for participation...

The state only requires that they have a 2.0 average to play.

The state rewards schools for their performance.

The third and final day of the 22nd Bayhill Tournament...

Their whole lives trying to find.

Then I move we end the lockout and let the kids play.

Then just forget about it. Don't even discuss it again.

Then we've failed.

Then why don't you stop getting in my face?

There goes our two leading scorers from last season.

There goes our two leading scorers from last season.

There he is.

There's no way I'm not going to Mexico and hanging out on the beach...

These are the simple rules you have to follow...

These boys are student athletes. Student comes first.

These boys signed contracts. Maybe if you'd read one of them...

These things are...

They can bring the contracts to practice tomorrow.

They don't own ties. You gonna supply the ties?

They judge schools on a scale of one to 10, 10 being the best.

They wanna see Junior play this Friday.

They're ranked number one in the state.

Think about the choice you're making if you walk out that door.

This ain't over!

This board does not have the authority...

This contract states that you will maintain a 2.3 grade point average.

This definitely is a little something.

This hand guards against the passing lane.

This hand protects the crossover. All right? Palms up!

This is a great school, Damien.

This is bullshit!

This is bullshit.

This is Ken Carter. He went to Richmond.

This is milk, butter, and cheese. We can't afford to waste this.

This is my paper, man. I'm not playing.

This is my style right here. I'm amazing. Feel me, Lyle?

This water's probably cold as hell, shorty.

This whole school, this whole community, is behind this team.

Those are some stats for your ass.

Those are the numbers.

Those boys, they're so angry and undisciplined.

Those guys are exhausted.

Three point seven.

Three times.

Throw your pass.

Time out, white.

Time out.

Timo, you was in the whole time, you never even touched the rock.

To be eligible for an athletic scholarship.

To celebrate with you, and you sneak...

To end the lockout. All those in favor of ending the lockout...

To get you to college and to a better life.

To provide progress reports.

To take over for me this season.

To terminate employment of a staff position.

To the baseline!

To the baseline.

To the baseline. On my whistle. Let's go.

Today we're going to play defense.

Today's flavor: Offense.

Tonya, guess what? We won the whole thing.

Tonya, guess what? We won the whole thing.

Top 20, baby.

Trust me, you don't want me out of this car.

Turn down that radio!

Two of you, one of me. Now, that's special.

Unbelievable.

Unfortunately, Mr. Carter, both you and I know...

Until Mr. Gesek tells me you're caught up in his class.

Until we learn them, I'm adding a practice every morning at 6:00 a.m.

Use the pick.

Valerie Walker.

Very interesting scare tactic.

Wait. I shouldn't tell you that. He should tell you himself.

Was killed, and it's been confusing and hard for me, and for Junior.

Watch it.

Watch the baseline.

Watch the screen!

Watch the trap motion.

Watch this door.

We 12 0, y'all, and I just wanna say...

We ain't got to be ready enough for nothing, all right?

We are going to be successful.

We are the Richmond Oilers.

We been tripping lately, man. All y'all know it.

We can do this. This is our time, right?

We don't use the word ******.

We had another good week.

We have a game tomorrow, so get some rest tonight.

We have all season to do that.

We have failed each other. Now, there are some of you...

We hear you, dog. But we can't see you.

We make them play Richmond Oiler ball!

We rarely see him. But when we do, it's always special.

We run the ball. We pressure the ball!

We shot 56% at...

We shot 56% from the line.

We simply know him as The Crane.

We support each other on and off the court.

We undefeated

We undefeated. I mean, ain't that what you wanted?

We was just there. Everything was good.

We were all meant to shine, as children do.

We'II take that!

We're 19th, dog. The Oilers posted a perfect 9 0 mark.

We're a one, Mr. Carter, and have been for the last seven years.

We're getting in there.

We're lucky to have Coach Carter.

We're six down with 1:20 left, all right?

We're still in the game.

We're the champions till we ain't the champions no more.

We're thrilled to have you. Gentlemen, I hate to be abrupt...

We're watching the damn game, that's why.

We've been in these guys' ass the whole game.

We've decided we're gonna finish what you started, sir.

Well, actually, I was here for another reason.

Well, actually, she's radical.

Well, damn, Coach Carter, if I ain't going to college, where I'm gonna go?

Well, I hope you're up for the task. These young men need discipline.

Well, I think that's the problem. Don't you?

Well, I'm gonna show you what humping is.

Well, Mr. Cruz and Mr. Worm...

Well, not quite your storybook ending, huh?

Well, that's great, ma'am, but Junior broke some rules...

Well, you didn't see him. He's a freshman. He didn't play.

Well, you're not playing like it!

What are you doing here, son?

What are you trying to say?

What do we have here? The Three Stooges from Richmond.

What do you mean, going to junior college?

What exactly were the conditions of that contract?

What gives you the right to taint the game that I love...

What gives you the right to wear Richmond on your chests...

What is wrong with you?

What is your deepest fear, Mr. Cruz?

What is your deepest fear, young man?

What the hell are you doing, Cruz? You allergic to lay ups?

What the hell are you doing, y'all?

What you achieved goes way beyond the win Ioss column...

What you achieved...

What you doing? Get off me.

What you should both know is we treat ourselves with respect.

What, you wanna go?

What?

What's up with that?

What's up, little cousin? How you doing?

What's wrong with all of you?

What's your father do for a living, Mr. Lyle?

Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it, okay?

When he does, Worm and Lyle are our first option.

When he hits the three, go right into Diane.

When I saw you here tonight, I thought, I got him, he's in.

When the ball goes up, get in good defensive position...

When you say offer and job, there's usually money involved.

Where I find my drunk ass point guard...

Where you going, homey?

Which is that they are above the law.

Which tells me, when I walk down these halls...

While I damn near had to wear a pillow on my butt for a month...

While the doors are closed. You have the floor.

White four, fifth. He's out of the game.

Who have upheld this contract. But know that we are a team.

Who they recruited just last year...

Who won the state basketball championship last season, Lyle?

Who's gonna push you?

Why aren't you in...

Why didn't you tell me? I would have gone with you.

Why do all the benchwarmers always got something to say?

Why does he keep saying that? What does that mean?

Why don't you try spelling it, then?

Why don't you try their doorbell with your ghetto self. Move.

Why not? Dad, you've always been my coach.

Why not? Worm's the man.

Why study earth science or history...

Why you asking me all these questions?

Why you jumping down my throat? What's wrong with you?

Why you telling these loudmouth girls about the baby?

Why? It was a personal choice for me.

Will be the highlight of their lives.

Will have academic progress reports prepared by the end of holiday break.

Will raise their right hand when called upon.

Willa Battle.

Winners?

Winning on the road against perennial powerhouses...

With 250 pushups of your own.

With that ugly jump shot of yours?

With two kids already, Kyra. It's great?

With Ty Crane believed to be a shoo in for the top NBA draft pick next year.

With your five browns.

Without you nothing good feels as good.

Worm is Worm.

Worm, do you wanna be on this team? Cause you're about six words...

Worm, tell your man Fresh Prince here how to get to his mansion.

Worm, you can take this kid!

Worm, you gotta sell them the pass to Damien.

Would you like to see me in this shoelace?

Xavier and Baxter Union.

Y'all heard about that two for one special, right?

Yeah, 'cause I need that. I need variety in my life.

Yeah, all right.

Yeah, as long as it's convenient.

Yeah, baby. That's what I'm talking about.

Yeah, business is very good, Kenny.

Yeah, dog, boys grow into men, and men ain't worth the trouble.

Yeah, probably in time for your mom to get home.

Yeah, so leave us be, Coach. We got shit to do, sir.

Yeah, that's nice.

Yeah, we cool, though, me and him.

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah! Come on!

Yeah! Mustangs!

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. There might be $1,000 in it for me.

Yeah. What's with you and her homies? You gonna try to holler at them?

Yell out my numbers, sir.

Yes, I believe one of the faculty members mentioned that.

Yes, it's important to move without the ball.

Yes, sir, I do.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir. She was steaming hot.

Yes, sir. You get to become a winner.

Yes.

Yesterday, he canceled the Fremont game.

Yo, Damien. All right!

Yo, shut your bitch ass up.

Yo, sir, how many are we gonna do?

Yo!

You ain't doing it right. You gotta soothe him, Kenyon.

You all had a problem getting up and down the court.

You all right, dog?

You are late as of 2:55.

You are looking right.

You are not going to like what happens in practice on Monday.

You be open, all right? Let's go. You can do this.

You better get somebody else to hold me. I'm dropping 50 tonight.

You called Richmond?

You can nullify this agreement and send me to any school you want.

You can't say no to that.

You did good, man. You're doing good, bro.

You didn't do shit either, the whole game.

You do that again, you're gonna be glued to the bench.

You do those things, gentlemen, and I guarantee you...

You don't care about me.

You don't get to your man. Stay and watch the ball.

You don't remember me, but I knew your cousin.

You feel me right now, huh? You feel me right now?

You garbage. I can't believe y'all won.

You got everything figured out, right? So tell me what comes next.

You got it in here they need a 2.3.

You got that for 99 cents? You can get three brooms...

You got two points in 16 minutes, that's why Coach got rid of your ass.

You gotta force him left. The baseline's another defender.

You gotta help Junior on the weak side pick.

You gotta sit him on your chest. Hold him.

You had five turnovers and four missed free throws.

You have 15 players on your team, you'II be lucky to graduate five.

You have been invited.

You have to get some work after you have the baby.

You have to have a vision.

You just wanna go to college, play ball, and forget about me.

You know I've been looking for a new coach...

You know where my office is.

You know which team l'd choose?

You know your task is impossible before Friday, right?

You know, that school was rough when I went there.

You know, we try to be up in here, baby.

You know? I want that for you. And that's real.

You look good.

You make it seem like everything's gonna be all good...

You might as well call the baby Food Stamp.

You need to consider the message that you're sending these boys.

You need to tell him to stop playing it so close.

You never gave up.

You owe me 1,000 pushups and 1,000 suicides before you can play.

You owe me 500 pushups apiece.

You painted an extreme picture. No one expects them to graduate...

You really wanna do this?

You require your players to maintain a 2.3 grade point average.

You said we'd be alone. You call this alone?

You said we're a team.

You saved my life.

You see your son?

You selfish son of a bitch. You snake.

You should have did it, man. You talking all that shit, just do it.

You should have spoken to me about this.

You should read the rest of this. They're blowing you up in this paper.

You should've spoken to me first.

You signed a contract. You made a commitment.

You take away basketball, God knows what he'd be into.

You tell us when you need the real ballers.

You think everybody's scared of you? I ain't scared of you.

You think you've run for me before? I come to your rooms...

You thought it was bad all us knew your dumb ass was failing science.

You took three steps this way.

You wanna go play college ball? So guess what?

You wanna hold my hand through an abortion?

You wanna try for 2,000?

You were in the bleachers. We were on court handling business.

You were playing and you didn't even do shit.

You were scared, huh? I wasn't scared.

You will attend all your classes...

You withdrew from St. Francis?

You won four games last season.

You working that chinchilla. Look, baby, me and you...

You, shooting the ball. What's your name, sir?

You're 80% more likely to go to prison than college.

You're going swimming with the MVP!

You're in better shape than they are. Push it.

You're my girl.

You're not a sir. Well, are you a madam?

You're not trying to think about what's best for both of us...

You're real, man. I mean that. All right?

You're saying it's cool. Well, it's not cool.

You're stupid. All right, I was thinking...

You're thinking about what's best for you.

You're trying to open up a second store.

You've achieved something that some people spend...

Young man...

Young sirs. It's been a long day.

Your heart stops.

Your intentions are good, Mr. Carter, but your methods are a bit extreme.

Your job is to win basketball games, Mr. Carter.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

Your using it teaches him to use it.

2,500 pushups...

9, 8, 7, 6, 5...

All right, guys. It's on.

All right, hands in. Come on, take this.

All right, hands in. Game time.

All right, homey. Good looking.

All right, let's out. Step it up, let's go!

All right, my ******. Good looking.

All right. Let's do it.

All right. Who's that, man?

All right. Settle down. One four.

All right. Settle down. One four.

And do you have a set period of time? There will be no basketball, ma'am.

And it ain't from the 99 Cent Store. Shut up.

Appreciate the backup. Word.

Are they serious? I'll knock his braids out.

Are you crazy? Miss Garrison, I'm surprised...

Are you lost, sir? What have I gotta do to play?

Are you Mr. Gesek? Yes.

Basket counts! That's a charge!

Be careful. The block is hot. I got you.

Because if not... If not, what, Kenyon?

Before you what? Oh, man.

Box out. Position.

Bring your A game, young man. Yes, sir.

But, Coach, I have a 3.3. That's good, sir.

Bye. Bye.

Call me later, okay? Later.

Can I get a question? Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

Can I help you? I'm Ken Carter...

Can't do nothing about it, can you? Delilah!

Coach Carter gets these copies? Will do.

Coach, your shoe's untied, sir. Thank you, Mr. Worm.

Coach! Please get back in the box! Please get in the box?

Coach. Hey, Worm, where did you go?

Come on back, punk. Dad. Relax. Relax, let it go.

Come on, baby, lock up. Hands in.

Come on, baby. But I'll see you later, okay?

Come on, baby. Come to the ball. Right here.

Come on, get two more over here. Break it out.

Come on, man, read it. Man, you know he can't read.

Come on. Ease back.

Come on. I just wanna be on the team.

Come on. It's not my fault. He was early.

Come on. That's a lot of free throws.

Come on. Whatever you want me to do...

Come on. You don't understand.

Come on. Help me. Get 911. Call 911, man.

Count the basket. Time out, sir. Time.

Cruz? I wanna come back, Coach.

D up! Check.

Damien. Yo?

Damn it! Relax. Chill out. It's over. All right?

Damn, do you buff it? You got jokes to go along...

Damn, how many sisters has he got? Who knows?

Damn! Since it's like that.

Damn. D up.

Defense! Right here.

Did you bring your ID with you? I forgot it.

Did you say something, sir? Worm was wondering...

Did you turn this off? Yeah, it was boiling.

Every day. Good morning.

Find your man! Now, watch out. Watch that trap.

Foul's on red five. Don't call me like that.

geometry? I'm going there right now, sir.

Get there. Trap, trap. Left side!

Get your arm off me. I like this fox.

Go get them, boys. Yeah, baby.

Go on, take my bag, dog. What's this shit, homey?

God damn it! Relax, Dad.

Good game, Son. Love you, Dad.

Good Iooking out. Yeah, good shot, Junior.

Good morning, Coach Carter. Good morning.

Good night. Get up and leave like that?

Good. Thank you, Mr. Carter.

Hands up. Ball.

Harmony, that's cute. I like that. What did Kenyon say?

Hell, yeah. Let's go.

Here's two bundles, all right? All right.

How many are we gonna do? Sir.

How many are we gonna do? Sir.

How may I help you, ma'am? I got a phone call today...

How you been? Good.

How you doing, man? Chilling, man.

Huddle up. Mustangs, bring it in.

I accept. Great.

I ain't got shit. Please don't shoot me, man.

I already told you... No. You guys is kind of passing...

I bet you don't. Library's at?

I can't believe they shot him. Just come inside now, all right?

I could call her Harmony. I like Harmony.

I don't think that's true. The board sent the message...

I don't understand how y'all won. Y'all wack star ******s.

I don't wanna hear you talking shit. Homey, you a benchwarmer!

I got him. Right here. I'm open. I'm sorry.

I got you. One four! All right.

I have to get back to work. Coach, have you talked to the parents?

I know that's a foul. It's all ball.

I mean, dog, you gotta hook me up. Why I always gotta hook him up?

I mean, you know... Come inside, son.

I second the motion. Okay.

I see her. Why don't we go swimming?

I transferred to Richmond. No, son. I think you're just lost.

I transferred to Richmond. No, son. I think you're just lost.

I want my boys to go to college. College?

I'll go to Richmond and play for you. No.

I'll take care of it. Yeah. Yes, girl.

I'm gonna see you? Yeah, next week.

I'm gonna see you? Yeah, next week.

I'm having this baby. And then what?

I'm hollering at both of the friends. Both of them?

I'm just saying, man. Kenyon?

If I may? Yes, Mr. Carter.

in extracurricular activities. Yes, ma'am.

Is that all you see? It's all I see.

It's a tough job. Richmond is a tough little city.

Junior Battle. Undefeated until...

Kenny... Kyra, just listen. Please.

Kenyon! What's up?

Know what I'm saying? Heated.

Kyra, that's not how it is. I don't care what you say.

Let's go, guys. Energy, guys.

Let's go, hustle up. Bring it in, y'all. Hustle up.

Let's go! One, two, three, Mustangs!

Let's talk about this. Ain't nothing to talk about.

Like four wins, 22 losses. Sir.

Linda! Watch the pick.

Line up! Let's shake hands. That's what I'm talking about, Coach.

Look at this place. Glad you guys could come.

Lyle, bring it. Let him go.

Man, I don't need no help. He didn't lock us out for no reason.

Me, too. These boys are 16 0.

Miss... No, don't miss me, snake.

Move. Help!

Moving is not gonna solve... But I want him to play for you.

Mr. Carter, how are the boys? They're great, ma'am.

Mr. Cruz! Good game, boy.

My mommy's gonna push me. Yeah?

Need some Gatorade or something. That was your girl right there, son.

nice game. Thank you.

Nice job, Coach. Nice game.

No doubt. I'm gonna check y'all. You got this.

no one expects them to go to college. So you take away basketball...

No! I don't think so.

Now we talking. I have a sister. Her name is Linda.

Off him, ref. Richmond's ball!

Oh, my God, is that... It's Susan's dad.

Oh, my God. I love you.

Oh, yeah. I need to ask you a favor.

Okay? Okay.

Okay. Bye.

Okay. Gentlemen.

One shot. Backboard D!

One, two, three! Our time!

One, two, three! Our time!

One, two, three. Richmond!

Oscar, man. What?

Other things like? Attending all classes...

Please, he wants a boy. Figures.

Please. Yeah, special ed.

Quite the Pandora's box you've opened. Oh, I get all the blame now?

Reach in foul. That's the only damn one.

Red ball, red ball. Red. Yes.

Red ball. Come on, ref, you wasn't even there.

Red ball. Junior, good block!

Rich what? Richmond!

Rich what? Richmond!

Richmond High players, let's go. Hey, yo, Coach!

Richmond on three. One, two, three, Richmond!

Richmond! Rich what?

Richmond! What do we love?

Richmond! What's my hometown?

Richmond? Rich what?

Richmond. Rich what?

Richmond. Rich what?

Richmond. Where we from?

Richmond's ball. What?

Right here. Kenyon. Come on.

Right there. I got him. Ball.

Right. Neither do we.

See you later, all right? All right.

Seesaw. Seesaw?

She was my childhood sweetheart. Sir, was she hot?

Shit. My daughter, Susan.

Show us love, son. Yeah, that's right, we undefeated.

Shut up, homey. Don't be...

Sir, this is Betty. Bella.

So I'll work. How you gonna go to school?

So if any of you need extra time... Excuse me, sir.

Sorry about the thing. It's okay.

Sound like I'm the Love Connection. Just start a conversation.

Speaking of Michael Jordan. What's wrong with a girl?

St. Francis. St. Francis?

Susan. Susan. He right.

That's a nice tie. Morning, sir.

That's all right, baby. One game at a time. We got this.

That's the one. That's it.

That's what I'm talking about. Foul, Number 3.

That's what you wanted to say? And what is your name, sir?

the gym will remain locked. Locked?

These are kind of cute, though. I know. I got good taste, right?

They gave you a scholarship? Yeah, baby, a full ride.

They know I'm leaving. What?

They're all yours, Coach. Thank you, sir.

This ain't the track team, man. Nor is it the debate team, Mr. Lyle.

This is a country ass ******. Excuse me.

This is about us. Man, this shit ain't about us.

This is all about Coach Carter. We're the basketball team.

This is basketball, man! And basketball is a privilege, ma'am.

This is Bella, sir. Go to class.

We got this, let's go. I'm open.

We're 1 0. Very good.

We're a really low seed. Who did we get, Coach?

We're in. Yes!

What are you talking about? What's up, man? Back up.

What did you get, Kenyon? Shut up, dog.

What do you mean, locked? What, like for the day?

What the hell happened? They shot him.

What time your mom getting home? She doesn't get off for another hour.

What you trying to do? He got a piece, man.

What, are you serious? Yeah.

What, man? No, man, it's just funny, dog,'cause...

What? You wanna get out the car?

What's going on? I wanna come back on the team.

What's up, baby? How you doing?

What's up, Cruz? I don't know.

Whatever. What's up, man?

Whatever. You shouldn't even be here.

Where'd you get this? Don't sleep on the 99 Cent Store!

Wonder how that happened. We had 32 points. I got 12 of them.

Work it. There you go.

Worm, you need a ride? No, I'm straight, man.

Worm? What up, Coach?

Worm. Let's go, Worm.

Y'all brought a gun. Pinole homey. Feel me?

Y'all wacked. Wacked.

Yeah, I ain't that broke. This is crazy.

Yeah, it'II be all right. For sure.

Yeah, no doubt. Gentlemen, listen up.

Yeah, see? Yeah. Get on.

Yeah! Get back, get back.

Yeah! Get back.

Yeah! What's the call, ref?

Yeah? Check this out, man. Hey, hold on, man.

Yeah. I thought about it.

Yeah. How you like that? Oh, hell, no.

Yeah. Oh, damn. Oh, yeah.

Yes, ma'am. And what if they fail?

Yes, ma'am. And you challenge them academically?

Yes, Mr. Walters? I move that we remove Mr. Carter...

Yes! S C O R E, Score!

Yes. Find a man.

Yo, I need a phone. I need something. I just need you to stay with me, okay?

Yo, Worm! What up, dog?

Yo. Yo, what's up? This is a nice crib.

You ain't lying. Well, let me tell you what I see.

You all right? For real? Yeah.

You can't say nothing to him. Why can't I say nothing to him?

You Coach Carter, right? Yes, sir.

You didn't do shit. You might as well... Who were you passing to?

You got a good view? Yeah.

You know who we are, then? Here they go.

You look good. Thank you.

You looking for your team? Yes, sir.

You serious? I'm serious.

You tired? No, sir.

You tired? No, sir.

You'II get him. We got this.

You're gonna seesaw? Yeah.

you're walking out on them. I had to beg you.