Like Mike
Think like Mike, achieve like Mike, be like Mike.
ComedyFamilyFantasybetlightningsportsorphanagebullyingbasketballlos angeles, californianational basketball association (nba)
A lighthearted family fantasy about an orphan boy who gains magical basketball powers and pursues his NBA dreams while learning about friendship and belonging.
Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.
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