Kyrie Irving in old man makeup hustling Chicago courts—what more do you need?
Practical Effects
Irving's old man makeup and movement are genuinely incredible
Acting
Nate Robinson's hype man energy steals every frame
Director
Kyrie Irving
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This Pepsi-sponsored short spawned two sequels AND a 2018 feature film with $18M budget—rare viral ad to theatrical success.
Uncle Drew revived the 'hidden talent' viral format years before it dominated TikTok; the prosthetics set a new bar for athlete-led content.
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