Trinity Christian’s James Pennington makes a move in the middle of the court against Governor State during a game in Palos Heights on on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.

Chris Perfetti, left, and Glenn Davis in “King James” at New York City Center. Credit... Jeenah Moon for The New York Times. By Juan A. Ramírez. Published May 16, 2023 Updated May 18, 2023.

Rajiv Joseph’s buddy drama ‘King James’ at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley turns out to be a sweeping look at what a true friendship really entails.