Brenda Song may be starring in one of Netflix’s breeziest sports comedies, but she has a surprisingly ambitious hope for what Running Point can accomplish. While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Song revealed that beyond laughs and workplace drama, she wants the series to inspire viewers to become genuine basketball fans. That goal gives Running Point a bigger purpose than simply entertaining audiences.

By blending comedy with the excitement of pro basketball, the Netflix series aims to create the same kind of emotional investment fans feel while watching real games. For Song, the ideal outcome is simple: viewers finish an episode not only entertained, but excited enough to tune in to live basketball, which says a lot about how much heart the cast believes the show has.

At its core, Running Point is more than just a workplace comedy set in the world of professional basketball. Beneath the humor and family drama, the Netflix series is trying to capture the excitement, competitiveness, and emotional highs that make the sport so compelling in real life. That larger ambition was summed up perfectly by Brenda Song while promoting the new season.

“I hope this show makes you wanna watch basketball after watching this show,” she said during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. That aspiration also highlights what makes Running Point stand out among workplace comedies.   

Rather than using basketball as a backdrop, the show treats the sport as part of its emotional core. The games, rivalries, and locker-room tensions are not just set dressing; they help fuel the characters’ ambitions and conflicts. Song’s comment suggests the cast hopes the show can become an entry point for viewers who may never have cared about basketball before.

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With the cast aiming to deepen viewers’ connection to both the characters and the sport, Running Point appears to be building momentum beyond its comedic premise, momentum that could make the prospect of another season even more likely.

Although Running Point has not yet been renewed for a third season, the season 2 finale leaves plenty of room for the story to continue. Isla finally earns a major victory as president when the Los Angeles Waves win the ABL finals, but the triumph is quickly overshadowed when Cam and Al reveal they have bought the LA Industry basketball team. The surprise deepens when Jay is announced as the team’s new head coach and part-owner, leaving Isla blindsided and setting up a fresh rivalry.

The finale creates major emotional and professional stakes that seem designed to carry into another season. Jay’s decision threatens his relationship with Isla, while Cam’s latest move escalates the family tension that has driven much of the series. With so many unresolved conflicts, the ending strongly suggests that the creators are preparing for the story to expand if Netflix gives the green light.

If renewed, season 3 could push Running Point into even bigger territory, building on both its sports drama and family conflict. Combined with Brenda Song’s hope that the series inspires viewers to embrace basketball, the show appears ready to grow beyond comedy and raise the stakes in a meaningful way.

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