Montréal North is known as one of Canada’s poorest and most dangerous neighbourhoods, but it’s also an abundant source of world-class basketball talent. 

The success of rising Montréal NBA stars Luguentz Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors is inspiring a new generation of Montréal North youths to see pro ball as their shot at a better life. In this short film, a crew of gifted young players shares their insights and philosophies for success, both in life and on the road to the NBA.