When a beloved neighborhood rec center is in danger of closing, a work-obsessed father at the top of his career is forced by his son, of which he’s currently separated from, to organize a fundraising basketball event and rally other middle-aged dads into playing to save it; thereby, saving the most important parts of themselves in the process.

SYNOPSIS:

Thriving as a producer on a local morning news show, Jameson Scott seems to have it all when it comes to his career; a happy boss, the admiration of co-workers, and rumors of a national news show interested in hiring him. Unfortunately while he thought he was making sacrifices FOR his family, the reality is...his success came with the sacrifice OF his family, as he’s currently separated from his wife Jaqueline and ten-year-old son, Jimmy.

Inspired by a story aired on Jameson's own morning news show, Jimmy, disappointed by Jameson one too many times, backs his father into a corner by pulling out a "big baller promise card" he's been saving for the perfect time. That time came once he finds out "the rec", a beloved neighborhood recreation center, where he plays basketball is in danger of shutting down. This also happens to be where Jameson himself grew up playing ball as a child. With the stakes being high for both the center and his relationship with his family, Jameson's gently forced to organize and play in a basketball tournament made up of other dads to help raise money and save “the rec”.

While most fathers bow out, Jameson’s slim pickings leave him with a group of other middle-aged guys whose kids also play on the team. There’s Carl, the overweight dad to Malik and Carl Jr., with little direction in life since his divorce. He now must play on the same team with his ex-wife’s new, strapping, real estate tycoon husband, Sterling. Sterling is a devoted husband, and stepfather but only looks the part of an athlete. He must come to grips with his hubris and completely overblown athletic talent or risk hurting his team more than helping it. Next is Martin, dad to Malachi and local pastor with a past, so concerned with his family living the Godly life that he’s missing out on some of life’s biggest blessings. And lastly, Nick, the surrogate dad to the only girl, Reagan, on the team. A bit younger and sprier than the others, he steps to play and give Reagan a "dad" to root for.

During the training period Jameson is forced to weigh his priorities. Jaqueline is finding herself and pursuing passions she’s had on the back burner for years. This seems to come with the threat of another man stepping and “seeing her” in a way Jameson hadn’t. It’s at this point, it begins to crystallize that he could actually lose her. Meanwhile, things couldn’t be better at work and the opportunity of a lifetime is brewing as Jameson’s star continues to rise.

Through the experience of training for the tournament, these dads get to know each other in ways they had not during kid's season. There are hilarious times of bonding and training that include, juggling time a the rec with Administrator and man of 1000 stories, Mr. Boogie, VR Goggles, an underground “Fight Club” style basketball club where Martin has a Divine encounter and a cultural immersion where Nick introduces them all to the Haka (a traditional Pacific Islander dance often used on the battlefield...or basketball court perhaps?). Not to mention, Sterling's overzealous commitment to providing uniforms only to find he's using it as yet another opportunity to promote his real estate business. Our guys truly become a “team” of their own, helping each other through life's challenges. Carl is able to speak to Jameson about the importance of fighting for marriage from his personal experience. Nick inspires Carl back to good health and wellness, giving him a new lease on life. Somehow, Carl and Sterling are able to bury the hatchet and put an end to the pointless competition they've found themselves in as the “ex” vs “new” husband. As a result of reluctantly getting back on the hardwood, Martin gets some help from “up above” that has him living authentically and engaging with his family on new levels. The bottom line, they're all better men and fathers through the process, forging deep friendships that go well beyond the court. With the odds against them and the fate of their families and the rec center at stake, our dads fight and bond through laughter and tears to form a team that rivals the best of them. Can they win it all and save “the rec”? I think you know the answer to that.