Like Mike 2: Streetball facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Like Mike 2: Streetball
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Directed by	David Nelson
Produced by	David Bixler
Written by	Keith Mitchell Allie Dvorin
Starring	Jascha Washington Kel Mitchell Michael Beach Brett Kelly Micah Williams Michael Adamthwaite
Music by	Stanley Clarke
Cinematography	Albert J. Dunk
Editing by	Dennis M. Hill
Distributed by	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date(s)	June 6, 2006 (2006-06-06)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Like Mike 2: Streetball is an American movie released straight to video. It came out on June 6, 2006. This film is a stand-alone sequel to the movie Like Mike. It tells a new story and does not feature any of the actors or events from the first film.

Story of the Film

The movie follows a young boy named Jerome Jenkins Jr. and his friends. They are really good at streetball, which is basketball played on outdoor courts. However, they often struggle against the older, tougher players in their neighborhood.

One day, Jerome and his friends hear exciting news. A famous streetball team called "Game On" is coming to town. They are looking for new talented players to join their team. This makes Jerome and his friends practice even harder. They dream of getting a spot on the "Game On" team.

Jerome's dad is very busy and does not have much time for him. After one of his dad's short visits, Jerome is shooting hoops. He notices a special pair of sneakers hanging high up on a streetlight. These are the same magic shoes from the first Like Mike movie! Jerome gets the shoes down. Soon after, lightning strikes the shoes. This gives anyone who wears them the amazing ability to play basketball like the legendary Michael Jordan.

At the "Game On" tryouts, Jerome gets a chance to show his skills. He takes a half-court shot and plays one-on-one against another player. Thanks to his new magic shoes, Jerome wins easily. The "Game On" coach is very impressed and offers Jerome a spot on the team.

However, not everyone is happy for Jerome. His lazy cousin, Ray, quickly steps in. Ray pretends to be Jerome's agent. He starts signing Jerome up for sponsors and tries to control everything Jerome does. Ray wants to make money from Jerome's new fame.

During Jerome's first game with the "Game On" team, they are not playing well. But once Jerome gets into the game, he helps them make a comeback and win. That night, the team goes to a club. Jerome is too young to go, so he goes to an amusement park with his friends. There, his friends give him the cool streetball nickname "Triple J."

As Jerome becomes more famous, Ray encourages him to play only for himself. Jerome starts to ignore his teammates and friends. He becomes a "ball hog," meaning he tries to score all the points himself. This causes fights with his friends, and his teammates start to avoid him.

During a break from the team, Jerome goes home. His dad is also returning home that day. Ray wants Jerome's mom to sign a contract. This contract would give Ray 15% of all the money Jerome earns. Ray also books Jerome to appear in a music video. Ray promises they will be back before Jerome's dad arrives. But Jerome's dad shows up unexpectedly at the music video shoot. Jerome and his dad get into a big argument. Jerome does not listen to his father's advice.

Before the last game of the season, Ray tries to convince Jerome to wear new shoes from a sponsor. But Jerome refuses. He knows his magic sneakers are what make him play so well. The team is playing against the "Drop Squad," the best team in the league. Jerome's teammate, known as Ghost in the Machine, is nervous. His dad is in the crowd, watching him play for the first time since high school.

At the start of the game, Ghost struggles. Jerome helps him out, and they start to catch up by halftime. During halftime, while Jerome is not looking, Ray secretly swaps Jerome's magic shoes with the sponsor shoes. When the second half begins, Jerome suddenly plays much worse without his magic shoes. His team loses the game. Angry and upset, Jerome quits the team.

Outside the game, Jerome talks to Ray. Ray reveals how much control he has over Jerome. After Ray drives away, Jerome takes the bus home. He has lost his two best friends, and Ray has tricked him with a bad contract. Jerome tells his mom he has quit basketball for good.

The next day, Jerome's mom finds out about Ray's schemes. She kicks Ray out of their house. Then, Jerome goes to the basketball court and apologizes to his friends. They tell him they will see him at the "King Of The Concrete Championships." Jerome tells them he does not have the magic shoes anymore and has quit basketball. One of his friends tells Jerome he should just play for fun. After giving his friends some tips, Jerome realizes they should play again. They form a new team called "Triple Threat." Jerome also finds his magic shoes among Ray's belongings.

The next day at the "King Of The Concrete Championship," Ray has a new team called "Ray On." This team is made up of players Jerome had beaten before. Jerome's "Triple Threat" team makes it to the finals, and so does "Ray On." In the final game, Ray deliberately messes up Jerome's sneakers. Then, Jerome's friend Nathan gets hurt. Jerome's dad encourages the team to keep fighting. Jerome takes the final shot without his magic shoes, and it goes in! They win!

After the game, more sponsors ask to work with Jerome. But his dad says no. Ray tries to pull out the contract he had ripped up earlier. But Dalton, one of Jerome's friends, locks Ray in his car trunk. Jerome walks home with his family, happy. At the end of the movie, Ray is still screaming from his car, which ends up getting towed away. Jerome's magic shoes are hung back up on a streetlight, waiting for another adventure.

Characters in the Film

• Jascha Washington as Jerome "Triple J" Jenkins, Jr.
• Michael Beach as Jerome "Double J" Jenkins, Sr.
• Kel Mitchell as Ray

Special Appearances

Two famous people made special appearances, called cameos, in this film:

• Former NBA basketball player Clyde Drexler appeared as himself.
• Dallas Mavericks NBA team owner Mark Cuban appeared as a team's coach.