Opening Scene – Celtics Practice Facility, Early MorningKyle walked into practice expecting a normal team shootaround.
Instead, Coach Udoka was waiting with folded arms and a sheet of paper.
"Pack your things, Wilson."
Kyle's heart thudded.
"You cutting me?"
Ime shook his head.
"You're going to Maine. G-League stint. You're gonna get real minutes, real touches—and real expectations."
Kyle clenched his jaw.
"Am I being demoted?"
"You're being challenged."
Ari's Reaction – Tough LoveLater that evening, Kyle and Ari sat on the balcony of his Boston apartment, suitcase by the door.
"G-League?"
"Yeah."
"You gonna cry about it?"
"...No."
"Then good. Because legends don't complain when the elevator breaks. They take the stairs."
She leaned in, kissed his cheek.
"Now go kill everybody in Maine."
Welcome to the G – Maine CelticsKyle arrived at the Maine Celtics facility two days later.
It wasn't Boston.
It smelled like floor wax and microwaved hot dogs.
