Like Mike 2: Streetball 2006

Jerome Jenkins Jr. Jascha Washington and his friends are streetswise basketball players who hold their own against younger competitors in their neighborhood, yet they constantly chase a bigger break. When a flashy streetball team named Game On rolls into town to scout talent, the crew commits to a grueling regimen, hoping that a chance at national exposure will finally put them on the map. The chance comes sooner than expected after Jerome discovers a pair of sneakers hanging from a streetlight that will change everything; a lightning strike afterward seems to bless the shoes with a magical touch that lets the wearer play with a rare, almost otherworldly precision.

At the Game On talent game, Jerome seizes a half-court opportunity and even goes one-on-one with a rival streetballer, using the enchanted sneakers to win with ease. Impressed, the Game On coach offers him a spot on the team, and Jerome steps into a new world of hype and attention. But not everyone is rooting for him to stay grounded. His lazy and scheming cousin, Kel Mitchell as Ray, quickly proclaims himself Jerome’s agent and starts signing him up with sponsors, all while keeping Jerome under his thumb and steering his fame toward personal gain.

The early triumphs don’t come without tension. During the first Game On game, Jerome’s arrival sparks a comeback even as the onlookers start to whisper about his sudden ascent. Off the court, their night out in a club is off-limits to Jerome because he’s underage, so the crew heads to an amusement park where the nickname Triple J is bestowed upon Jerome. Ray’s confluence of power and promises pushes Jerome toward becoming a glory hog, and the dynamics with his longtime friends begin to strain as the attention grows.

As the season continues, Jerome’s father returns home, stirring a familiar balance of guidance and friction. Ray pushes hard for a contract that would grant him a sizeable 15% of Jerome’s earnings, while also booking him for a high-profile music video. Jerome Sr., Michael Beach emerges as the moral compass in the household, challenging the paths Jerome is being led toward and clashing with Ray’s manipulative tactics. The family’s turmoil hits the court when the team prepares for the upcoming decisive match against the league’s strongest squad, the Drop Squad, coached by Mark Cuban. The stakes rise as expectations collide with loyalty, money, and personal dream.

Before the last game of the season, Ray urges Jerome to wear sponsor shoes, but Jerome resists, knowing the magic sneakers are what truly elevate his play. The showdown with the Drop Squad—featuring a teammate nicknamed Ghost in the Machine Micah Williams—tests their resolve. Ghost’s father is in the stands, and the moment carries emotional weight; yet Jerome’s loyalty to his friends remains a major theme as the two teams clash. At half, Ray quietly swaps Jerome’s magic shoes for the sponsor pair, and Jerome’s performance falters. The team loses the critical game, and Jerome announces that he’s quitting.

A frank conversation outside changes everything. Ray’s grip on Jerome loosens, and when his scheming is exposed, Jerome’s mother forces Ray out of the house. Realizing how far he’s strayed, Jerome goes back to apologize to his friends, and they rekindle their bond. They decide to form a new crew, a squad they can truly call their own—Triple Threat—and Jerome secretly recovers the magic shoes from Ray’s belongings. The next showdown features Ray’s new squad, Ray-On, pitting the rival teams against each other in the finals of “King Of The Concrete” style competition. The tension peaks as Nathan gets hurt and Jerome’s team fights to hold the line without relying on the magical footwear.

In the finals, Jerome and his friends ride a wave of determination fueled by trust and teamwork. When the time comes, Jerome attempts the final shot without the magic sneakers; his father, Jerome Sr. [Michael Beach] stands beside him, offering steady guidance. The ball sails through the net, delivering a hard-fought victory for Triple Threat. After the win, sponsors approach again, but Jerome’s father refuses most offers, preferring to keep their team grounded in integrity rather than hype. Ray’s last attempt to resurrect the old contract ends with him locked in a trunk of a car by Dalton, a debt-ridden push-back to his schemes. In the end, the sneakers that started the journey are hung up from a street light, a ceremonial symbol of both the temptations and the triumphs of Jerome’s road to maturity.