Anyone who knows me knows that when you mix basketball and film, you’re speaking my absolute love language. Bringing those two worlds together is just plain delicious.

That’s why I am incredibly hyped for the second episode of HOOPS ON FILM. I sat down with my guys Uriah Young, Ben Franczuszki, and Warren Shaw—and let me tell you, working with this crew is an absolute blast.

For this episode, we tackle Spike Lee’s He Got Game. Decades before the modern NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) explosion and player exploitation systems dominated sports headlines, Spike predicted it all. We break down Denzel Washington’s deeply layered performance, Ray Allen’s raw portrayal of a young athlete caught in systemic traps, and the rich symbolism that turns a basketball game into a metaphor for family, fame, and forgiveness. It’s a mirror to society that is more relevant today than when it was made. Check out the episode below!