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He Got Game Drinking Game + Cocktail

Basketball is a religion in this film — baptize yourself accordingly.

The Rules

  • Sip — Jesus Shuttlesworth handles a basketball in a non-game scene
  • Sip — Jake Shuttlesworth appeals to Jesus to come to Big State University
  • Sip — A college recruiter or booster offers something illegal or unethical
  • Sip — Public Enemy plays on the soundtrack
  • Sip — Jesus argues with his girlfriend Dakota about his future
  • Drink Twice — Jake Shuttlesworth's violent past is referenced or shown in flashback
  • Drink Twice — Jesus shoots a one-on-one game against a coach or scout
  • Drink Twice — D-Train or any of Jesus's entourage pressures him to make a decision
  • Shot — Jake challenges Jesus to a one-on-one game at the park
  • Shot — Jesus signs his letter of intent on screen
  • Chug — The final one-on-one game between Jake and Jesus begins

Themed Cocktail

The Big State Buzzer

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz fresh orange juice
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz cola
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, orange juice, grenadine, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4Top with cola and stir gently once.
  5. 5Add bitters on top and garnish.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Spike Lee.(Source)
  • Starring Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson.(Source)
  • Made $22M worldwide on a $25M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB (779 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The father, the son and the holy game."(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.