Like Mike 2: Streetball

Jerome notices a mysterious pair of shoes hanging from a streetlight after one of his father's brief visits. He retrieves the shoes, drawn to their strange glow and unusual aura. This moment sets the stage for the magical power that will soon change his basketball life.

Soon after Jerome takes hold of the shoes, a bolt of lightning strikes, imbuing the wearer with extraordinary athletic ability. The scene frames the shoes as a supernatural boost that lets Jerome play at a level he’s never reached before. This power becomes the catalyst for all his streetball dreams.

At the Game On talent evaluation, Jerome hits a half-court shot and wins a one-on-one duel, catching the coach’s eye. The coach offers him a spot on the team, validating his talent. Simultaneously, Ray quickly positions himself as Jerome's agent, pursuing sponsors and control over his career.

In the team’s first game, they struggle until Jerome enters and shifts the momentum, leading to a comeback win. His performance solidifies his role on the team and raises expectations among teammates and fans.

After the game, the crew heads to a club, but Jerome is barred as a minor, so they retreat to an amusement park instead. There, he earns the streetball nickname 'Triple J,' marking his growing fame and identity.

During a break from the team, Ray pressures Jerome’s mother to sign a contract granting him 15 percent of Jerome’s earnings and to place him in a music video. They plan to return before Jerome’s father arrives, but this interference sows seeds of distrust.

When Jerome’s father returns, a confrontation erupts about the direction of his son’s life and basketball career. Jerome stands by his choices, disregarding his father’s advice, which strains their relationship.

The next day, Jerome’s mother kicks Ray out of the house for his scheming and toxic influence. This marks a turning point as Jerome reconnects with his family and withdraws from shady deals.

Jerome apologizes to his friends for stepping away from the game, and they decide to form a new team called Triple Threat. In a twist, Jerome finds the magic shoes hidden in Ray’s belongings, reigniting his confidence.

The team advances to the finals while Ray-On—a new rival crew—emerges to challenge them. During the final, Jerome’s sneakers are sabotaged by Ray, and one teammate, Nathan, gets hurt. Jerome’s father leads the team in the final moments for a clutch shot that wins the game without the magic shoes.

After the championship, sponsors approach Jerome, but his father refuses those offers for now. Ray reopens the torn contract, only to be trapped when Dalton locks him in a trunk, removing him from the picture for the moment.

Jerome walks home with his family after the win, tempered yet triumphant. Ray’s muffled screams come from the trunk as the car is towed away, and the shoes are finally hung up on a streetlight, symbolizing the end of the chaos and the power reclaimed by Triple Threat.