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Actor Kusem Goodwind says being concerned within the LeBron James-produced “Rez Ball” film was the last word honor … praising the Lakers celebrity for giving Native Americans the highlight with the movie.
Goodwin portrayed Nataanii Jackson within the sports activities drama launched in September, which adopted a Native American highschool basketball workforce competing for the state title after shedding its star participant.
Goodwin tells TMZ Sports he felt a deep sense of satisfaction appearing within the undertaking … particularly as a result of it highlights Indigenous athletes and brings consideration to their experiences like by no means earlier than.
“Just to be a part of ‘Rez Ball’ which is sort of a story that resonates with all of Indian nation — it is an enormous honor, truthfully,” Goodwind stated.
Goodwind additionally made positive to level out how King James and his SpringHill Company made all of it that extra particular … explaining life on set was wonderful.
“I have never met LeBron but, however truthfully, his folks had been so good on the manufacturing,” Goodwind stated. “Shoutout to [producer] Spencer Beighley, he is my boy.”
“I’m simply grateful for SpringHill manufacturing for being part of a undertaking like this as a result of this implies a lot to lots of Native folks.”
“I could not say ‘thanks’ sufficient to all his folks.”
While Goodwind stated he hasn’t crossed paths with the King but, he is aware of what it’s going to be like once they DO meet.
“I desire a three-point shootout!”