Friendship blossoms between a little child and a brilliant stray dog with basketball-playing skills. Josh Framm, 12, and his family are making a fresh start in the small Washington town of Fernfield after Josh's father dies tragically. No one knows Josh, the neighborhood newcomer who is too nervous to try out for the school's varsity basketball team. A fugitive golden retriever named Buddy becomes his best companion as he practices alone on an abandoned court. Josh is astonished to learn that Buddy is a huge basketball fan and that he's actually quite good at it! Buddy, the school's mascot, joins Josh on the school's football team. Halftime shows include Josh and Buddy as the featured guests. Media attention is drawn to Buddy's half-time skills. Norm Snively, Buddy's cruel previous owner, has a plan to cash in on the pup's notoriety, and it appears like they'll be separated from each other.
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Friendship blossoms between a little child and a brilliant stray dog with basketball-playing skills. Josh Framm, 12, and his family are making a fresh start in the small Washington town of Fernfield after Josh's father dies tragically. No one knows Josh, the neighborhood newcomer who is too nervous to try out for the school's varsity basketball team. A fugitive golden retriever named Buddy becomes his best companion as he practices alone on an abandoned court. Josh is astonished to learn that Buddy is a huge basketball fan and that he's actually quite good at it! Buddy, the school's mascot, joins Josh on the school's football team. Halftime shows include Josh and Buddy as the featured guests. Media attention is drawn to Buddy's half-time skills. Norm Snively, Buddy's cruel previous owner, has a plan to cash in on the pup's notoriety, and it appears like they'll be separated from each other.
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