Actor Kusem Goodwind says being concerned within the LeBron James-produced “Rez Ball” film was the last word honor … praising the Lakers famous person 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 delight performing within the venture … 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, truthfully,” Goodwind mentioned.

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

“I have never met LeBron but, however truthfully, his individuals had been so good on the manufacturing,” Goodwind mentioned. “Shoutout to [producer] Spencer Beighley, he is my boy.”

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

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

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