Overview

• Multiple trades report Warner Bros. acquired the Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen spec script With the 8th Pick.
• The story is told from the New Jersey Nets’ perspective, centering on GM John Nash and incoming coach John Calipari in the run-up to the 1996 draft.
• Producers attached include Tim and Trevor White of Star Thrower Entertainment with Ryan Stowell and Gotham Chopra of Religion of Sports.
• Coverage says the project remains in early development with no director or cast attached.
• Described as Moneyball/The Social Network/Air in tone, the script examines financial constraints, agent and sneaker pressures, and the draft path that saw Bryant picked 13th by Charlotte and traded to the Lakers.