The struggle of a rising young player to stay true to himself

Rating: 9/10 (16 April 2000)

No-holds-barred story-telling directed by Spike Lee vividly shows us the actual pressures felt by a young, future professional basketball star - probably the most accurate account so far on film. Jesus Shuttlesworth is faced with many temptations along the way, but in the end he pushes all the leeches aside and does what's in the best interest for his family as a whole.