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A young accountant receives a heart transplant, recovers from surgery and discovers he can play basketball like LeBron. But his newfound NBA fame, fortune and self-image ultimately alienate him from the kids he coached and the woman he loves, forcing him to choose between his dream and life itself.

Script Info

Script Type: Feature
Genre: Family/Comedy
Length: 114 pages

Screenplay Synopsis

The screenplay tells the story of Henry Whipple, a 24-year-old accountant, who loves basketball, but has not been permitted to play since he was 10-years-old due to a heart ailment.  

When challenged to a game of one-on-one basketball by his new girlfriend, Henry foolishly concedes and has a heart attack.  He gets a heart transplant—the heart he receives was formerly the property of Sky Robbins – the NBA’s most valuable player.  

Henry recovers from surgery and soon discovers that he has amazing basketball talent.  Henry’s new found fame, fortune and self-image ultimately alienate him from the kids he coached and the woman he loves, making him choose between his dream and life itself…

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