It's about a story that likely involves a person who has 'game', which could mean having skill or being very good at something in a real - life context.
The relationship between the characters, especially the father - son relationship, could be inspired by real - life family dynamics in the context of sports. Maybe there were real cases where a father's past actions affected his relationship with his son in a similar way as shown in the movie.
One key element is the recruitment process. It shows how players are sought after in the real basketball world. Also, the family drama, like the father - son relationship, which is often a part of real - life stories of athletes. Another aspect is the pressure on the young player to succeed, which is a common real - life situation.