White Men Can’t Jump (2023) is a fresh remake of the 1992 classic comedy, focusing on the dynamic partnership between two basketball hustlers from different walks of life. The film centers on Jeremy (Jack Harlow), a white basketball player with limited skills but big dreams, and Kamal (Sinqua Walls), a talented but struggling former streetball star. Both are trying to make a living through basketball, hustling on the courts while facing personal and financial challenges.
As the two men form an unlikely bond, they navigate their contrasting backgrounds, finding common ground in their shared passion for the game and their need to prove themselves. The movie mixes humor with deeper themes of race, identity, and redemption, all while exploring the streets of Los Angeles and the world of underground basketball. It modernizes the original concept while still capturing the essence of what made the 1992 version a cultural staple.