Among the focuses in the “At All Costs” documentary on travel club basketball featuring UA guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright and former UA guard Gabe York is the behind-the-scenes prodding and support of Ramon Cartwright, Parker’s father.
Among other things, Ramon Cartwright said high school ball “doesn’t mean (bleep) to my kids” because the exposure and competition of travel ball is better, and that he was willing to take his son to any high-profile camp asked of him. Parker also played regularly for the Nike-sponsored California Supreme club.
“Let’s be straight about it,” Ramon said in the movie. “Nike’s selling shoes, and Ramon’s selling Parker.”
PJC says he appreciates his father’s efforts.
“My dad is passionate. He’s a passionate guy,” Parker said. “He just wants the best for me. He pushed me in a good way. It was never like I didn’t want to do something. It was all on my terms.
"But he always lit a fire under me, being small, being 5-9, and playing against good competition my whole life, he’s always been there to make me feel I belong.”
