Jackie Moon (played by Will Ferrell) is a protagonist in Semi-Pro.
Owner, general manager, and head coach of the Flint Tropics. His driving ambition is to merge the struggling ABA team with the NBA to elevate the franchise and himself. Monix (played by Woody Harrelson) is a protagonist in Semi-Pro.
Veteran point guard and former NBA champion with the Celtics. Nearing retirement, he accepts a trade to Flint primarily to be near his love interest. Clarence (played by André 3000) appears in Semi-Pro.
The Tropics' standout player and self-described 'hotdog' who prioritizes individual stardom over team success. He eventually matures by embracing collaboration. Lynn (played by Maura Tierney) appears in Semi-Pro.
A central figure in Flint and the primary romantic motivation for Monix's career move. Her presence significantly influences the team's interpersonal dynamics. Commissioner (played by David Koechner) appears in Semi-Pro.
Dukes (played by Jackie Earle Haley) appears in Semi-Pro.
Semi-Pro (2008) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Jackie Moon
(played by Will Ferrell) — protagonist
Owner, general manager, and head coach of the Flint Tropics. His driving ambition is to merge the struggling ABA team with the NBA to elevate the franchise and himself.
Monix
(played by Woody Harrelson) — protagonist
Veteran point guard and former NBA champion with the Celtics. Nearing retirement, he accepts a trade to Flint primarily to be near his love interest.
Clarence
(played by André 3000) — supporting
The Tropics' standout player and self-described 'hotdog' who prioritizes individual stardom over team success. He eventually matures by embracing collaboration.
Lynn
(played by Maura Tierney) — supporting
A central figure in Flint and the primary romantic motivation for Monix's career move. Her presence significantly influences the team's interpersonal dynamics.
Commissioner
(played by David Koechner) — supporting
Dukes
(played by Jackie Earle Haley) — minor
Key Relationships
Jackie Moon → Clarence
(Professional)
Monix → Lynn
(Romantic)
Monix → Clarence
(Conflict)
Jackie Moon → Monix
(Professional)
Jackie Moon → Dukes
(Conflict)
Jackie Moon → Commissioner
(Professional)
Story Analysis
A struggling ABA franchise fights for survival through unconventional strategies, personal revelations, and a climactic final game.
