Because he's a minor, Calvin can't use any of the money he makes from playing on the team, until he's eighteen or adopted. Surprisingly Realistic Outcome: Calvin is a teenager and, as anyone can tell you, it's hard to adopt out a teenager. Spell My Name with an "S": According to Wikipedia and the credits, Bittleman's surname is spelled "Bittleman" but some might spell it "Biddleman". Stage Parent: While he's not a parent but a legal guardian, Bittleman starts acting like this when he finds out how profitable Calvin's talents are. Shout-Out: To Annie in the below-mentioned montage. While it's not quite said what happened to their parents, it's heavily implied that they all died. Parental Abandonment: Calvin, Reg, and Murph. Orphanage of Fear: The orphanage, because of Bittleman's greed. When the Knights take it over, it becomes this. Orphanage of Love: Outside of Bittleman's gambling and other antics, the orphanage is a pretty nice place for the kids. Also, Ox as he's not called anything else. Likewise, the same would occur for Reg, which we can guess her name is short for "Regina". Only Known by Their Nickname: Murph, to which his name is short for "Murphy". Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane: Michael Jordan's sneakers. Lightning Can Do Anything: MJ's sneakers become Magical Accessories after being struck by lightning. Laser-Guided Karma: This is implied to be what happened to Bittleman, as he went "missing", when he couldn't pay back his debts. Jerkass: Bittleman, he's rude, conniving, threatens to burn Murph's only photo of his mother, and brazenly insults the orphans, specifically Ox. 
Afterward, its shown he's become a Bully Turned Buddy. Heel≯ace Turn: Ox at the end, when Calvin manages to convince him that Bittleman doesn't really care about the orphans, which leads him to turn on Bittleman and help Calvin make it to the game.Heartwarming Orphan: Calvin is this mostly but the same would apply to Reg and Murph.Education Mama: Sister Theresa plays this role, with her emphasis that Calvin does his homework.Chuck Cunningham Syndrome: Neither Calvin nor any of the other characters of this film make an appearance in the sequel.Children Raise You: What becomes of Calvin and Murph getting adopted by Tracy.The Bully: Ox (and his gang) is this and, later on, Bittleman's dragon.
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