Playaz - Jerry - Act 3

EXT. RUCKER PARK - LATER

Jerry stands outside the court and paces as he talks.

JERRY
I can't believe this! I win the
game and I get this? I played the
best, right? Everyone see that. I
make the other team look stupid.
Don't you agree?

Jerry is standing in front of Skittles, who sits on a swing
set.

Skittles looks like she's thinking.

Skittles hops off the swing.

Skittles takes Jerry's hand and lead him around the
playground, skipping and smiling.

JERRY
Hey, wait, what are you doing?

Skittles keeps smiling and skipping, dragging Jerry around
the playground.

Jerry laughs.

Skittles looks up at Jerry.

Skittles lets go, takes a step away, and frowns.

Skittles runs to Jerry, grabs his hand, hops around, and
smiles.

Skittles points to a sign that reads, "So happy together."

JERRY
Oh, I see what you mean.

Skittles nods excessively.

Jerry hangs his head.

Skittles tugs on Jerry's hand.

Skittles puts something in Jerry's hand. Then Skittles skips
away.

Jerry opens his hand. On Jerry's palm are three M&Ms with
the lettering scraped off so it reads MVP.

Jerry looks up and smiles.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

The stands are full of cheering fans. A banner reads,
"Annual Goat Classic."

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled))
Like Ali-Fraizer, we got a rematch.



INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

A television set shows the Rucker court. On the television,
Bones, Bunyan, and Pablo wave.

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled)
We got last year's champs.

On the television, Priest, Hans, and Jerry sit on the
sidelines.

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled)
Versus last years runner ups.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Priest, Hans, Bones, Bunyan, and Pablo run onto the court.
Jerry lingers a bit on the sideline. The air is full of
cheering.

Jerry looks up with a sneer on his face.

The ball flies to Jerry who dribbles up court.

Pablo guards Jerry, with Bones guarding Hans.

Hans waves his arms in the air.

PABLO
Come on, let's see what you got.

JERRY
You can't guard me last week. You
can't guard me now.

Pablo shades to Jerry's left.

Jerry drives to his right, around Pablo.

Immediately, Bones rushes in and double-teams Jerry.

Jerry lunges to the side and throws up a wild shot.

Bunyan streaks through the air and swats Jerry's shot into
the seats.

The crowd ooos. Jerry slumps a little.

Bunyan waves his finger at Jerry.

Bunyan turns and bumps elbows with Bones.

Priest moves to the sideline and picks up the ball.

PRIEST
That's not the kind of highlight
you want.

Priest frowns and throws the ball to Jerry.



MONTAGE: RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Pablo and Bones double-team Jerry, stealing the ball.

Jerry dribbles into Bunyan. Jerry turns and Bones steal the
ball.

Jerry is trapped by Bunyan and Bones. Jerry throws the ball
into the crowd.

There is the sound of laughter as Jerry hangs his head.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Jerry dribbles the ball at the top of the key. Pablo, Bones,
and Bunyan smirk at Jerry. Jerry's eyes dart from side to
side.

Cheryl, on the sideline, jumps to her feet.

CHERYL
Timeout!

PRIEST
Yo, timeout!

A whistle sounds and the players relax.

BONES
Hey, don't take too long.

Bones, Pablo, and Bunyan laugh as they head to the sideline
away from Cheryl.

Jerry slumps toward Cheryl.

CHERYL
Sit down, Jerry.

Jerry plops onto the bench.

CHERYL
Look, they got you scouted.

Jerry looks confused.

CHERYL
It's what we do in organized ball
when we're going against someone
good. We watch them, find out what
they like to do...

HANS
And that's why they're ready to
stop you.

Priest looks away from Jerry.

PRIEST
Maybe we need you, Cheryl.

Jerry holds his head in his hands.

Cheryl looks at Priest.

CHERYL
No, you have a better chance with
Jerry.

Jerry looks up in surprise.

CHERYL
Come over here.

Cheryl and Jerry walk away from the sideline.

CHERYL
Look, I know what's going on with
your company, so I'm giving you a
chance. It's got to be a lot of
pressure.

Jerry frowns and sighs.

CHERYL
You want to win so you'll get good
airtime.

JERRY
But what can I do, you say they
have me scouted.

CHERYL
Yeah, that means they know you take
the ball to the hole. Just take it
somewhere else.

Jerry looks like he's thinking.

Cheryl smiles.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Jerry dribbles the ball at the top of the key. Pablo, Bones,
and Bunyan guard him and Priest and Hans. Hans flanks out to
the corner.

Jerry looks up at the rim.

Bones, guarding Jerry, smirks.

Jerry takes a step toward the rim. The defense moves towards
Jerry.

Jerry veers off towards the opposite corner from Hans. The
defense chases Jerry, leaving Priest and Hans.

Jerry, moving to the corner, notices that Hans is unguarded.

Jerry throws the ball under the basket toward Hans.

Hans catches and shoots. The ball swishes through the hoop.

Jerry points at Hans.

Priest flashes a surprised smile.



MONTAGE: RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Jerry darts into the key, but pulls back quickly to the wing.
Pablo chases after Jerry.

Jerry darts to the side and throws the ball back to Hans, who
is open. Hans shoots.

Bones shakes his head.

Jerry drives to the side of the key, drawing Bunyan. Jerry
throws the ball into the air. Priest catches the ball and
dunks it with authority.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - NIGHT

Jerry dribbles the ball at the top of the key. Bones,
dripping sweat, guards Jerry. Hans, Priest, Bunyan, and
Pablo run about in the frontcourt.

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled)
Not looking good for the champions.

Priest moves to set a screen for Jerry. Bunyan follows
Priest.

Bunyan and Bones make eye contact. Bones nods.

Jerry moves around Priest. Priest screens Bones.

Bunyan jumps around Priest, beating Jerry around Priest.

Jerry looks at the rim. No one stands between Jerry and the
rim.

Jerry crosses over, moves between Priest and Bunyan, and
dribbles toward the rim.

Bones steps around Priest to defend Jerry.

As Jerry steps around Priest, Jerry steps onto Bones' foot.

JERRY
Aaaa!

Jerry crumples to the ground.

Priest grabs the ball.

PRIEST
Timeout, timeout.

The crowd hushes as the players gather around Jerry.

JERRY
Aaaaa...

Jerry rolls about.

Hans and Bones help Jerry to his feet.

PRIEST
Hey, can you walk.

Jerry takes a step but crumples and falls. Hans and Bones
hold up Jerry.

Hans shakes his head.

PRIEST
Sorry, man, you were playing real
good too.

Hans and Bones help Jerry to the bench.

The crowd applauds as Jerry slides onto the bench next to
Cheryl.

PRIEST
(to Cheryl)
Come on, we need you.

Cheryl gives Jerry a sad look as she walks onto the court.

Bones pats Jerry on the back.

BONES
Sorry about that, man.

Jerry nods.



INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

On the TV, Jerry holds his head in his hands as the players
run on the court.

A bunch of Chinese people watch the TV. The Chinese people
frown.

CHINESE MAN
Oh no!

The Chinese people look sad as they watch Jerry slumped on
the bench.



EXT. RUCKER PARK - LATER

The crowd exits the stands. Bones, Bunyan, and Pablo cheer
on one side of the court. Cheryl, Priest, and Hans slump
towards Jerry, who sits on the bench.

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled)
A close game tonight, but Bones'
boys win again.

Priest plops on the bench next to Jerry.

PRIEST
How's your foot?

JERRY
It's ok. I can play in a couple
days. I just need another chance.

Priest nods.

DJ (V.O.)
(muffled)
Since we're double elimination, we
might see round three.

Jerry smiles.



EXT. SHANGHAI BASKETBALL COURT - DAY

Players run on the court as people walk past ads with Jerry's
face on them.

AL (V.O.)
Life is interesting sometimes.

The Chinese Man and Woman from the Living Room walk down a
street.

CHINESE MAN
I wish he didn't get hurt.

CHINESE WOMAN
Yes, I wanted to see someone from
Shanghai win. He seemed familiar
too.

The Chinese Man and Woman stop in front of Jerry's ad.

CHINESE MAN
Haha, that's him.

CHINESE WOMAN
Quite a star, on TV and selling
condos.

The Man looks closer at the ad.

MAN
Let's give them a look. We need a
good real estate agent.

The man takes out a pen and paper.

AL (V.O.)
You can do everything wrong, but
still come out alright.

All over the area, people look at Jerry's ad.

People point at Jerry's ad.

People take notes while looking at the ad.

THE END