Scene 4

MAN ON THE STREET:

You are in the wrong place. Hollywood is only for filming movies and soaps! You should be looking for the Television Studios of ESPN, TNT or some other!

Their controlled emotions show no sign in their face that they wasted time. Now, they have to know which TV networks broadcast the NBA.

Meantime… they settle into one of the Cafés that show NBA games on their TVs. The TV says that the best-of-seven series starts two days from now, between the Eastern and Western conference champions. The games will be between the New Jersey Bets and the Los Angeles Makers.

The trio has decided to adopt names, which they overlooked coming to earth. SA-1 will be Scot Nash, MA-1 will be Sean Rock and MA-2 will be Chris Orton.

SA-1:

I will take note where the games will be held, then let us ask around more about basketball.

EXT. – A BLACK NEIGHBORHOOD IN L.A. – NOON

Having observed that most basketball players are black, MA-1 was tasked to mingle with common court players. He gets himself in a ghetto of players and learned their talk . . .

MA-1:

(expressionless face)

Yowww, man, I'm new in the 'hood! Play some ball with you?

TOUGHIE 1:

(holding a ball, showing a tough face)

Let's see what you can do!

MONTAGE:

Toughie 1 bounces the ball strong, at a sharp angle, so it would be beyond MA-1's reach over his head and behind him. MA-1 leaps as the same angle counter to the ball's angle, catches the ball, on one hand, his descent is exactly on one goal and dunks. While in that act, all those in the court watched in awe (in slow motion). When he lands, all were still stunned. In a few seconds, the toughie recovers and…

TOUGHIE 2:

Yeah, you can jump real good but let's see if you can shoot!

MONTAGE:

A chest pass was given to MA-1. Some toughies went near the goal to retrieve the ball and give it back to MA-1 as quickly as possible. From that pass, MA-1 makes a series of flawless shots from one point to another as he moves. On the last of series of shots, one toughie just bounced the ball hard in disgust, MA-1 about 12 feet away jumps and does an alley-oops shot that stuns them again.

TOUGHIE 3:

(wide-eyed in awe)

WOW, Man! Ya new draft pick of them L.A. Makers?

MA-1:

(still expressionless face)

No man. I just came here to play some ball with you.

Unaware, everyone in the court did not notice that an NBA scout with dark long hair, Dan Hill (Bill Murray type), happened by when MA-1 was doing his thing. And had been watching all the time beside SA-1 and MA-2. Nudges MA-2 . . .

DAN HILL:

(very much interested)

Hey, you happen to know that guy who did all those stunts?

MA-2:

(looking plainly at the guy)

Yes… he is our friend.

Scout looking at MA-1, then at SA-1 and MA-2, in wonder how the three got together with an older shorty…

DAN HILL:

(excited with both hands in his pockets)

Could you . . . could you . . . introduce me to him?

SA-1:

(sideways looking up to the guy)

How could we introduce you to him when we don't even know you?

DAN HILL:

(pulls out both hands and extending both)

Oh, yeah! By the way, I am Dan Hill and a scout for NBA players!

The two aliens look at each other in agreement that this is a good break for them.

MA-2:

He's on his way here, let's just wait for him.

DAN HILL:

(rubbing both hands then blowing it)

Fine . . . just fine with me!

Still a few more steps from them, the scout eagerly moves forward to meet MA-1. SA-2 holds him back in discipline.

SA-2:

You said fine, then let's wait.

Embarrassed, the scout steps back, again rubbing his hands. SA-1 looks at both of them. MA-1 gets to them…

MA-1:

They think I'm good. So what do we do next?

SA-1:

This is next, meet Dan Hill a scout for NBA players.

DAN HILL:

(extending both hands)

That's right! That's right! How would you like to go for a try-out with the Sacramento Rings?

The three aliens exchange looks in wonder what try-out means.

SA-1:

(to scout)

What do you mean go for a try-out?

DAN HILL:

Of course, the team won't just take him in. They would like to see how he plays and if he has that, what they call, team spirit!

THE ALIENS:

Ohhhhhh… we see… we understand what you mean.

INT. – SACRAMENTO RINGS OFFICE – FOLLOWING DAY - MORNING

After a two-hour flight, the scout and the three aliens arrive outside the office of the Sacramento Rings, in a rental car. As soon as they're out of the car, the scout hurriedly leads them into the building. At the office, the scout enters the room first. . .

DAN HILL:

(obviously eager)

Good morning Coach Jacobs! The guy I told you about over the phone is now here with me!

The coach bent over the table and busy going over some contracts, seemingly not pleased at the sight of the scout, looks up a bit and motions them with one hand to come in.

COACH JACOBS:

Please take your seat, I'll be done with this in a minute.

DAN HILL:

(raising a little from his seat)

Contracts huh? We might just be signing a new one before the day is over!

The coach raises his head again a bit and gives a sarcastic look at the scout then goes back over the papers. After two minutes, the coach leans back on his high back swivel office chair. . .

COACH JACOBS:

(a measuring look at the aliens)

Okay, which one… obviously not this short fellow!

Scout points to MA-1 seated beside him, the other two aliens across.

DAN HILL:

This is my man… my man!

COACH JACOBS:

Hmmmmm… short of six feet or just six flat.

DAN HILL:

Six flat.

COACH JACOBS:

Well, what can he do? How good is he at it?

DAN HILL:

We can go to your gym and see it for yourself!

Without any word, the coach gets up and motions to them "after you".

INT. – GYM (lights coming on as they enter)

Leading them into the gym, Dan Hill looks back at the three, making a thumbs-up sign. The three look at each other and with their hands, first gestures a dirty finger then the thumbs up. The scout is surprised with their response. Going near them. .