Love and Basketball (2000) Edit

A catering business to run off to.

A few days ago.

A prime time player, baby.

A rest?

About other things beside basketball.

Accidentally Kneeing him in the balls.

Actually... l'm not.

After a while, it just becomes part of the game.

After all his late nights and his meetings...

After five years?

After she told me...

After you left, I told Shawnee it was time to go...

After your big date with college boy and all.

After Zeke was traded again.

Ain't that pathetic?

All right now. Hustle back! Hustle back!

All right, for real, I should be alone right now, OK?

All right, George Jefferson.

All right, ladies and gentlemen...

All right, ma.

All right, now. Push it up!

All right, Q man. I'll see you.

All right, watch your left!

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right. Hold up a second.

All the time, I'm hanging on his every word...

All these girls...

All's fair in love and basketball, baby.

All's fair in love and basketball, right?

Alley oop, dad.

Almost didn't recognize you with your hair like that.

Always look a man in the eye.

An honest, tramp ass ho.

And as they go down the floor the other way...

And at center, 6'5, USC, wearing jersey number nine...

And at guard...

And Coach Ellie Davis feels that if just...

And deep down, you want me to stop you.

And don't sit on your knees, sweetie.

And for the women...

And guess what.

And he is fine, girl.

And he sat out the whole fourth quarter.

And he was kissing on me and feeling on me and...

And he won't want to see you.

And here come the subs.

And I can only remember you being at two.

And I guess you and dad got your wires crossed.

And I have to admit it made me jealous...

And I promise I'll leave you satisfied.

And I put my mother's pearls around your neck...

And I still needed proof.

And I thought this was gonna be awkward.

And I told you you were beautiful...

And I want to get to know you better.

And I'm like a kid in a candy store.

And it never crosses your mind...

And it's gonna lead to a front office position.

And not that it wasn't messed up...

And the boldest one is there at your front door.

And the girls are a little older...

And the Jell O's jigglin'.

And then I guess he got sort of tired of me...

And then I had you...

And we're gonna kick some butt.

And what happens when you lose?

And when my daughters went to a dance...

And whose truth are you talking about?

And why not?

And why not?

And yes, I'd rather bake a pie than shoot a jump up shot.

And you didn't say anything.

And you get a pat on your ass.

And?

Anyway, I gotta get to this meeting...

Are better than any other freshman.

Are they cursing their mamas in Spain?

Are you hearing me?

Are you kidding me? I get so excited about it.

Are you telling me you can't take a little charge?

At 1:00 in the morning?

At forward, 6' 1, from the University of Georgia...

At guard, 5'7, USC, number thirty two...

At guard, number four, Lawadi Malika!

At least you got your priorities straight.

At one forward, 6'1, from the University of Florida...

Baby, this is Monica.

Baby, what are you doing out of bed?

Baby.

Back to the line, everybody. Let's go!

Ball!

Basically, it broke down...

Basketball just isn't fun for me anymore.

Be active, Sidra. Don't reach.

Be active, Sidra. Don't reach.

Be nice to be around.

Be quiet.

Became the black people next door. OK?

Because I don't get it.

Because I don't want to see it again.

Because I'd rather shoot a stupid jump shot?

Because you don't pull this on someone about to get married.

Because you were.

Before the black people down the street...

Being I'm such a limited commodity.

Besides, I've been starting point the last two years.

Besides, the sooner you go pro...

Bet you can't do this, though.

Better be Q.

Better late than never, right?

Better step off the court.

Big head.

Bonus.

Boy, I'm not playing with you.

Boy, I'm not playing with you.

Boy, what did I tell you about using that word?

Boy, what did I tell you about using that word?

Boy. New neighbors.

Bull!

But because I'm a female...

But don't get down on yourself.

But I ain't that kid's father.

But I came right after that.

But I cannot let you do this.

But I don't like flowers.

But I happen to have gotten pregnant with Lena...

But I only did it because I didn't want to see...

But I should have been there for you.

But I'm gonna play for them. Same number and everything.

But it is just a game.

But l...

But my surprise treat this season...

But now he's trying to find a home with these Lakers.

But remember when I said Quincy could do better?

But she knew I wasn't ready for no marriage.

But that ain't the only thing you got going for you.

But that doesn't change what he's been to you.

But then I guess you'll stick your thing in anything.

But they found breasts during my physical.

But we have to face reality.

But you kept your head, and you showed real heart.

But?

Camille, she'll be fine.

Can I ask you something?

Can I ask you something?

Can I take your coat?

Can we talk?

Can you give him this for me? Please?

Can you hook me up with some socks, please.

Can you take that damn thing off the table?

Can you...?

Can't should never be in a man's vocabulary.

Can't should never be in a man's vocabulary.

Captain!

Cause I'm kinda feelin' that way, too.

Chances are there's still a chance.

Check!

Check.

Check.

Coach has us on 11:00 curfew.

Coach hates me, doesn't she?

Coach wishes she was here instead of me.

Come on, D up, Mon.

Come on, girl. You live right next door.

Come on, Lorraina.

Come on, now. Come on!

Come on, Pop.

Come on, you need this.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Play smart.

Come on. We should head on over.

Come to play?

Coming to my game?

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Crenshaw Cougars!

Crenshaw! Crenshaw!

Cut, Mon, cut!

D up, Mon.

Dad around?

Dad, you got to talk to coach for me.

Daddy's here.

Damn d.j. Is fresh.

Damn it.

Damn you!

Damn, girl.

Damn, girl.

Damn, girl. I didn't know Nike made dresses.

Damn, Sid.

Damn!

Damn! Come on, get in.

Damn! She dogged you, man.

Damn. Hold up.

Did I forget to kiss your ass like everybody else?

Did that cover story on you two in Sunday Magazine.

Did you hear about your girl?

Didn't know you cared so much.

Didn't we have this conversation already?

Do you ever think about going back?

Do you hear me?

Do you know as long as I have lived next door...

Do you need a hug?

Do you need a hug?

Do you really think I'm beautiful?

Do you remember Big Toni?

Do you want to go talk?

Don't even trip, Mon.

Don't flatter yourself.

Don't get me wrong, you're the best thing in my life.

Don't get tight. She's laying off.

Don't jet while I'm gone and leave a glass slipper behind.

Don't put that out there.

Don't reach.

Don't remember that being all my fault.

Don't say shit.

Don't sweat it.

Don't sweat it.

Don't take it personally.

Don't tell me you're not ashamed of me. I know.

Don't tempt me. I'm warning you.

Don't think just because we play the same position...

Don't touch the radio, all right?

Don't work too hard.

Don't worry about proving everybody wrong.

Don't worry about yesterday's game...

Don't you?

Dora, take her place.

Double or nothin'.

Down 4, you got this.

Down one, down one.

Downtown.

Drove her ass straight home.

Early night for you, isn't it?

Engaged.

Every time you lose, you get this attitude...

Feel the butt.

Fiancee?

Fifteen and six on the year, five in a row.

Figured I'd keep my mom company.

Figured I'd keep my mom company.

Find out where they're registered and send a gift.

Fine, but not until I say something.

Fine, Quincy.

Fine.

Fine. Blow me off.

First to ten.

First try, lucky try.

Five seconds?

For a pair of shoes you can't even walk in.

For how long?

For that recruiter tonight.

For what?

For what?

Forget Tanya Randall.

Forget you, then, stupid.

Foul, foul, foul!

Found? I'm not some charity case.

Four years, I've been writing about your son.

Friends.

Genuine draft for me.

Get an education.

Get off me!

Get that, Shay!

Get there. You just need to get there.

Get you in a nice, sexy dress, some heels.

Get your feet set this time.

Gimme the ball!

Girl, don't worry about it.

Girl, don't you know you just sloppy seconds?

Girl, how come you're so stressed?

Girl, please, there's always a McDonald's.

Girl, who you trying to fool?

Girl, you need your mama?

Girl, you need your mama?

Give it here!

Give it yourself.

Give me a call, maybe, when you get in?

Give me the ball.

Give me your best shot.

Give me your best shot.

Give me your best shot. I'm sick of...

Go have sex with him?

Go look in my top drawer and bring Grandmother's pearls.

Go over there and beat up the girl?

Go.

Good job!

Good job!

Good lord, look at that booty.

Good morning!

Good.

Good. I'm going to the market to get things for dinner.

Got your key?

Great.

Green! White!

Guess not.

Guess we'll see you later.

Guess what? It doesn't.

Guess what.

Happy...

Have a little respect for a man's car.

He ain't Spalding.

He could do a lot better, if you ask me.

He has me riding the bench.

He said he'd be home later.

He say to give the ball to you.

He says I'm gonna be a doctor or a lawyer...

He tore his a.c.I.

He's all right. My dad can take him.

He's in college?

Heads up!

Here you go, fellas.

Here you go, Ma.

Here, now! A break!

Hey, babe.

Hey, baby.

Hey, girl.

Hey, give it here!

Hey, it happens, right?

Hey, look. Q.

Hey, Miss Baller. Excuse me, ladies.

Hey, Mr. M.

Hey, Pop. The numbers I'm putting up this year...

Hey, Q.

Hey, son.

Hey, what's up, girl?

Hey, what's up, man?

Hey, what's up?

Hey, you scared me, baby.

High school was cool.

His mother had a barbecue a few weeks back.

Hold it!

Hold up a second.

Hold up.

Holding.

Home court advantage, baby.

Honey, hush.

Honey, put that on the table for mom.

Honey, which one of these for tomorrow?

How about this?

How about Twinkies? My mom won't ever buy them.

How can you tell me what I have time for?

How come you couldn't be the man you tried to make me?

How do I know the next time you're feeling neglected...

How do you say, You're dreaming, in Italian?

How I'm gonna make mad loot in the NBA...

How many nights does my fine ass get...

How many offensive boards I had in the championship.

How many times you told me to watch these hos out there?

How was your game?

How you been?

How you doing, Terry?

How you feeling, munchkin?

How'd you get him to say yes?

How's he?

How's it going?

Huh. What's that supposed to be, some psychology?

Hurry up. I'll come back up for good nights.

Hustle up!

Hustle up! Move it! Come on, get a move on.

I ain't reaching.

I ain't saying it's right, just sometimes, things happen.

I always admired was the fight in you.

I always knew you could do anything you wanted to.

I always thought can't wasn't in a man's vocabulary.

I am tired.

I am. I'm sick of you hanging this over my head.

I asked, but why does it have to be so damn prissy?

I came by your crib.

I came second to the NBA.

I can take it.

I can tell you he has moved around quite a bit...

I can't be nice to a fan?

I can't believe it's been five years.

I can't do this shit.

I can't help it if girls come up to me.

I can't.

I care about the school.

I could help them get ready.

I could stay a few more minutes.

I couldn't trust anybody, OK?

I decided to drop out of school and turn pro.

I didn't get to send you an invitation, but...

I didn't have to try very hard.

I didn't know I needed a reason to come home.

I didn't know you cared so much.

I didn't know.

I didn't mean it like that.

I don't care about the team, Quincy.

I don't even want to go.

I don't feel like running into anybody.

I don't have it easy like you, all right?

I don't have to do what you say.

I don't have to tell you girls how big this game is.

I don't hear you talkin'.

I don't hear you.

I don't know how to walk in heels.

I don't know why I keep hoping...

I don't know why you run around with your hair looking like...

I don't know, all right?

I don't know.

I don't know. A lot.

I don't know. He had a meeting.

I don't remember the sisters being as find as you, though.

I don't think so.

I don't want to be your boyfriend, you ugly dog.

I don't want to be your girlfriend, big head.

I don't want to hurt your feelings now.

I don't.

I figured something like that.

I figured that I'd tell you...

I found it on your bed.

I found you someone.

I get told to calm down and act like a lady.

I got her.

I got maybe two years left to play.

I got these.

I got this. Play smart.

I got you.

I gotta bend down low to guard you.

I guess he talked to you.

I guess Please would be a stretch?

I guess we can play ball and ride to school together.

I had this meeting with this guy.

I have better things to do.

I have never seen the inside of this house?

I have to be able to trust you.

I have told you about these fast ass girls.

I have told you about these fast ass girls.

I have.

I haven't dribbled a ball in four and a half months.

I heard you were in Spain.

I hired somebody.

I just can.

I just couldn't, son.

I just didn't know how to do that and be all about ball.

I just saw Quincy.

I just told you.

I just want you to enjoy being beautiful.

I knew it.

I know karate from Almighty Isis.

I know some guys dog their wives, you know, but...

I know things look kind of bleak right now...

I know, but chances are...

I know, but I got a cutie coming over to help me study.

I know.

I know. I probably should have said it two weeks ago.

I like my bullshit job.

I look like some hoochie to you?

I love you, bro.

I love you, Dad.

I love you, too.

I may miss the attention, but besides that...

I mean, it's... it's not true, is it?

I mean, up and under between 2 defenders with the left?

I mean, we're talking about...

I messed up, OK? I know that.

I might be a little more prissy in this situation that you...

I missed you all day.

I must have played in a thousand games...

I need a sub.

I need my socks back.

I never knew a girl that can play.

I never knew anyone who loved ball as much as you.

I never thought my pop would do something like that.

I plan to.

I really don't.

I remember when I was eight years old.

I remember your mom had to beat you into a dress.

I said fine.

I said lower!

I score, you strip.

I see your peach fuzz finally grew in.

I should have been telling your father that.

I stopped taking your advice a long time ago...

I think we ought to kiss now.

I thought Sidra's ankle was OKfor next game.

I thought you said only girls were moving in.

I thought you were hyped about playing overseas.

I told him you looked like me.

I told your mom I wanted to be the one to tell you.

I took the ho to Burger King.

I tried calling you a couple of times.

I tried sneaking in after college...

I used to think that I was lucky being married to Zeke McCall.

I want to lick the sweat off.

I want to ride my own bike.

I want you to stand like that so you get sick of it...

I wanted to give you props on making first team All American.

I wanted you to.

I was about to go get some food.

I was just playing ball.

I was lost.

I was sitting in Jason's ride with him...

I was talkin' about you.

I was the dumbest brother in the world, I took off.

I was, but it's never gonna be like this...

I was.

I won.

I won't. I'm a lesbian.

I wouldn't know.

I'd never ask you to choose.

I'd still like to be friends.

I'll be in the NBA. You'll be my cheerleader.

I'll buy you a wedding present.

I'll leave.

I'll love winning this championship in your house.

I'll play you.

I'll say it. It's not true.

I'll see you around.

I'll see you at the press conference, baby.

I'll stay up.

I'll tell my sister Lena.

I'll understand.

I'm a ballplayer.

I'm doing all right.

I'm entering the draft.

I'm going pro.

I'm going through a lot of shit right now.

I'm going, too.

I'm going, too.

I'm gonna be number 32, like Magic.

I'm gonna be the first girl in the NBA.

I'm hearing you.

I'm home! What's up, Mom?

I'm late.

I'm not a liar.

I'm not about to come second to no bullshit scouting job.

I'm not asking for us to be together.

I'm not getting anywhere by punching a clock

I'm not good enough to meet your moms?

I'm not the one who put this scar here...

I'm not trying to look all fast.

I'm out.

I'm over there by myself, no family, no friends.

I'm saying I handled my responsibilities like a man.

I'm sorry I lied to you when I shouldn't have...

I'm sorry, Pop.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm starting you at point again.

I'm sure she kept her word and left you satisfied.

I'm tired of playing overseas.

I'm trying to put some things together for us.

I'm warning you.

I've been hearing you, Mom.

I've been running around all day.

I've been wanting to get with you.

I've loved you since I was eleven.

I've moved on.

If anybody knows what that means it should be you.

If anybody messes with you...

If basketball is all you care about, why bone me?

If I lose...

If I stayed, I wouldn't be starting.

If I was ashamed, it was because of that.

If I win...

If I'm late, I don't suit up.

If my moms knew I had a hottie like you up in the crib...

If that makes me too prissy for you, too damn bad.

If we're going to be together...

If you can't handle the pressure...

If you don't talk to him...

If you found time for your family.

If you were tore up, I would not be claiming you.

If you would just listen to someone for a change...

In he walks with a couple of pizzas...

In high school, your spring dance...

Is everything OK?

Is it about dad?

Is she pregnant?

Is Tanya Randall got pregnant and decided not to come.

Is that really all you think about me?

Is that still your answer to everything?

Is the probable emergence of USC as a basketball powerhouse.

It doesn't get much sweeter than this.

It just isn't.

It just seems like you're always riding me.

It just...

It mattered, Mama.

It mattered.

It might help if you didn't look so evil.

It never mattered to you whether I was at them games.

It still is. You can let yourself out.

It sure won't go away.

It took a cheap date for you to notice me.

It was always messing up.

It was late. She asked.

It was on my desk when I came home.

It was really bugging me, 'cause I couldn't remember

It's a little chilly, sweetie.

It's a trip, you know?

It's about emotion. It's about determination.

It's about heart.

It's all right, Monica.

It's all right.

It's all right. Just get it back.

It's all you, Mon.

It's because deep down you know you're about to make...

It's college basketball.

It's getting there.

It's gonna be awesome, baby, with a capital A!

It's in the back room.

It's just a game.

It's not fun for me anymore, because you're missing.

It's obviously more then you got time for.

It's right here.

It's showtime!

It's the least I could do. I love to cook.

Just appreciate the ride home.

Just came by to check on you.

Just forget about you and me?

Just know you're not like everybody else on that court.

Just leave it alone, all right?

Just let me know, 'cause I run this street.

Just not my type, I guess.

Just one word of advice for next season.

Just people, you know.

Just people, you know.

Just so my wife doesn't get an attitude.

Just something new I'm trying.

Just tell me who's been creeping.

Just thinking about next year.

Just thought the girl should know.

Just wait till I get big like Kareem.

Just wanted to say good game.

Just you and Quincy, baby. I got a meeting.

Just...

Karinda, sub, sub, sub.

Keep your head up.

Kerry, this is Monica.

Kiss my ass.

Kiss my black ass.

Knowing his woman's cooking and ironing his drawers.

Kyra's out of town for a couple of days.

Lady Cougars on three.

Last time they won, Dr. J was a nurse.

Later when?

Let it go.

Let it go.

Let it go. She feels better.

Let me find you some gauze.

Let me take you to the spring dance...

Let's get back.

Let's go, freshman. You're getting spanked!

Let's go, let's go.

Let's go, McCall!

Let's go, Monica. Take this all the way.

Let's go, USC.

Let's go. Move it!

Let's hope I can say the same about you someday.

Let's just have a look.

Let's just kick it here.

Let's meet tonight's starters.

Let's play.

Let's see what you got.

Let's stand and welcome your Los Angeles Sparks!

Like he's God or something.

Like it was easy.

Like what?

Like...

Listen to me.

Look at us.

Look at you.

Look, big head, I'll be at your car.

Look, boy, you so perfect you can look down on me?

Look, I know why you broke up with me in college...

Look, man, I know you're mad at me, OK?

Look, this party's wack.

Look, we went to celebrate after, all right?

Lower, Monica, move your feet!

Lucky kid.

Lucky.

Luisa, what did he say?

Ma tell you to do that?

Ma, this ain't nothing but about money.

Make it look nice, OK?

Mama, don't cry.

Man, I didn't...

Man, I never knew a girl...

Maybe I'll come by later.

Maybe it's time you start thinking

Mm hmm. I'm fine.

Mom?

Momma says she doesn't know why I act different.

Monica Wright McCall!

Monica, after that stuff with my dad...

Monica, get up on her.

Monica, I really appreciate you coming by.

Monica, I think what your mother is saying is...

Monica, this is Kerry.

Monica, this is Kyra, my fiancee,

Monica, this is low.

Monica. Sit still.

Munchkin, I wanted this as bad as you did...

Must have been my cheap ass answering machine.

My bad.

My bad.

My dad plays for the Clippers.

My dad taught me how to fight like Ali.

My family had three meals a day.

My mom's about to be home.

My mouth is kind of dry.

My phone bill is ridiculous.

My thing?

Nah, I got curfew.

Need any help?

Never let a freshman take your spot.

Never like that, baby.

Next.

Nice shot!

Nice steal.

No buts.

No shot! Offensive foul!

No, I can manage, thank you.

No, I don't.

No, I like going home in silence after the game.

No, I'd love for him to get a good education.

No, I'm cool. Have a seat.

No, I'm fine.

No, it looks good. It's cool.

No, thanks, man.

No, the woman.

No, we're fine.

No, you stay.

No! Come on, ref.

No! Come on, ref.

No. Are you hearing me?

No. He's still at the bank.

No. I mean, I can check it for you.

No. I was tryin' to be better than my pop.

No. I'm having a good time with you.

No. I'm serious.

No. If you need to hear me say it...

No. Once Nathan gets settled in, though...

Nobody would switch flights with me.

Nobody.

Nona, please don't start bitching.

None of your business.

Nope.

Not out here.

Not playing?

Not really.

Not that you need any more.

Nothing.

Now all of a sudden, you're gonna trade in your Nikes...

Now I'm supposed to be her baby's daddy.