Jan 4
Oscar WinnerAlso Kobe isn’t the main character. John Nash is.
Kobe has a good amount of scenes and they show his determination to play for the Lakers but it’s most about the guys in the suits trying sets deals and what not
Sounds like air alright
- Jan 4·2 repliesTDUB701
Either get a writer specifically to handle the players or consult some nba trash talkers from that era like kg, gary Payton etc Far too many hoop movies use that stock pg rated “you reach I teach” trash talk lol
Hahaha so Kobe’s dads nickname was “Jelly bean” and the dad would call Kobe “bean”
So during a 1 on 1 game one of the players was like “Bean. Cute. Has your beans dropped yet?”
And then they did the cliche where the guy steals the ball from Kobe and he says “forget something?”
Jan 4·1 replyOscar WinnerHahaha so Kobe’s dads nickname was “Jelly bean” and the dad would call Kobe “bean”
So during a 1 on 1 game one of the players was like “Bean. Cute. Has your beans dropped yet?”
And then they did the cliche where the guy steals the ball from Kobe and he says “forget something?”
They thought they were writing a new Space Jam
- Jan 4Benny Boy
They thought they were writing a new Space Jam
It has that vibe at times lmaoooo
Schools out, Rugrat!
- Jan 4
And don’t get me wrong I know sometimes dialogue can look corny on paper but then sound amazing with the right actor….. but I just don’t see that happening here.
They not hiring Michael B Jordan to talk s*** in 1 scene
- Jan 4·1 replyOscar Winner
Hahaha so Kobe’s dads nickname was “Jelly bean” and the dad would call Kobe “bean”
So during a 1 on 1 game one of the players was like “Bean. Cute. Has your beans dropped yet?”
And then they did the cliche where the guy steals the ball from Kobe and he says “forget something?”
Oh god
- Jan 4TDUB701
Oh god
So yeah you reach I teach would’ve been better
Jan 4·1 replyWhat does this title even mean
Kobe was not the 8th pick…..
- Jan 4·1 replyYANDHI
What does this title even mean
Kobe was not the 8th pick…..
He was suppose to be. The Nets was suppose to pick Kobe at 8th but then fumbled at the last minute
- Jan 4·1 replyOscar Winner
He was suppose to be. The Nets was suppose to pick Kobe at 8th but then fumbled at the last minute
Ahhh okay
Just read synopsis too and see it’s more about the draft in general as well.
- Jan 4YANDHI
Ahhh okay
Just read synopsis too and see it’s more about the draft in general as well.
Yeah facts. Kobe is in it a decent amount but the story is about how the Nets f***ed up and got played by Jerry West and Kobe’s agent
Apr 21·1 replyOscar WinnerEnjoyed reading this, definitely can see the comparisons to "Air". I'm very bias towards Kobe being my favorite ball player oat.
WRITING WISE (which wont have an affect on the film) I didn't care for the constant reminders "notice this is the first time Joe calls him Kobe and not Bean" or "Remember a few pages ago Coop told Kobe to never apologize". I feel like another draft could've did the script better.
Also they should hire someone to punch up the dialogue, a lot of the s*** talking banter was cliche "Schools out, rugrat" lmaooo who tf even talks like that? And Kobe's mom felt undercooked and cliched too as a character and more so just a bunch of "My son is going to be great, where ever he wants to play we will support"
Just read it too. It was a fun little read, I see potential in it. Basketball is incorporated into it more than in Air so I can see it being a more entertaining movie but Air had Affleck directing and a great cast so it’ll depend on who they get for this
- Apr 22Mac Wit Da Cheese
Just read it too. It was a fun little read, I see potential in it. Basketball is incorporated into it more than in Air so I can see it being a more entertaining movie but Air had Affleck directing and a great cast so it’ll depend on who they get for this
Yup I agree 100%. Hopefully they get a decent enough director and cast