Actor Kusem Goodwind says being concerned within the LeBron James-produced “Rez Ball” film was the final word honor … praising the Lakers celebrity for giving Native Individuals the highlight with the movie.

Goodwin portrayed Nataanii Jackson within the sports activities drama launched in September, which adopted a Native American highschool basketball staff competing for the state title after shedding its star participant.

Goodwin tells TMZ Sports activities he felt a deep sense of pleasure performing within the challenge … particularly as a result of it highlights Indigenous athletes and brings consideration to their experiences like by no means earlier than.

“Simply to be a part of ‘Rez Ball’ which is sort of a story that resonates with all of Indian nation — it is an enormous honor, actually,” Goodwind stated.

Goodwind additionally made certain to level out how King James and his SpringHill Firm made all of it that extra particular … explaining life on set was superb.

“I have not met LeBron but, however actually, his folks have been so good on the manufacturing,” Goodwind stated. “Shoutout to [producer] Spencer Beighley, he is my boy.”

“I am simply grateful for SpringHill manufacturing for being part of a challenge like this as a result of this implies a lot to a whole lot of Native folks.”

“I could not say ‘thanks’ sufficient to all his folks.”

Whereas Goodwind stated he hasn’t crossed paths with the King but, he is aware of what it will be like once they DO meet.