
BASEketball is a cult sports comedy about two underachievers from Milwaukee, Joe Cooper and Doug Remer, who create a new sport by combining basketball and baseball rules. Their innovative game quickly gains popularity, leading them to form the Professional Baseketball League with the help of a billionaire investor. The league prides itself on fairness, where all players earn the same salary and teams cannot relocate. However, their unique league faces challenges from a rival team owner who aims to implement major rule changes to benefit his own interests.
Trivia:
1. BASEketball was co-written and directed by David Zucker, known for his work on classic comedies like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," contributing to its slapstick and satirical humor.
2. The film features Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of "South Park," showcasing their early acting roles and blending their comedic style into the movie.
3. BASEketball introduced a fictional sport that blends real basketball and baseball elements, complete with its own rules and jargon, adding to the film's unique charm and cult following.