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The film is the first appearance of Grammy Award winner and R&B singer Ashanti on the screen. Although it is the first time she has performed in a film, her performance in the film is still remarkable.
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Many NBA players have guest appearances in the film, and Rick Gonzalez played Timo Cruz in the film. In addition, many players who played for the Raptors, Hornets and Hawks also participated in the filming.
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In order to make the film create higher box office value, the film prototype Ken Carter specially came to the NBA basketball circle, visiting NBA teams and players.
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Channing Tatum, who played Jason Lyle, had never played basketball before starring in the film.
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The premiere of the film was held at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Many celebrities in the basketball world came forward to join in, including "Magic" Irvin Johnson, WNBA female player Leslie, and some players from the Philadelphia 76ers and Clippers. When the film premiered in New York, the general manager of the Knicks, "Smiling Assassin" Thomas also smiled and became the first lucky audience to see it.
Coach Carter behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Jason Lyle, Timo Cruz, Kenyon Stone, Junior Battles, Worm, Damien Carter, Maddux: [singing] We're undefeated!
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Jason Lyle: You said we're a team. One person struggles, we all struggle. One person triumphs, we all triumph.