Opening Scene – The AnnouncementIt was official:
Celtics vs. Lakers.
LeBron James vs. Kyle Wilson.
National TV. Prime Time.
The NBA app plastered the graphic across every feed:
"The King Meets the Reaper."
Ari was scrolling through the app in her dorm room when she froze.
"Here it comes…"
Celtics Locker Room – Pre-GameThe TD Garden was buzzing.
Every seat filled, every camera tuned in.
Paparazzi outside. Celebrities courtside.
Kyle sat taping his fingers, headphones in.
Next to him, Marcus Smart nudged him.
"You breathing?"
Kyle didn't answer.
Jayson Tatum walked past.
"Just don't let him post you up and call you 'young blood'... that's when it's over."
Laughter around the room.
But Kyle? Silent. Focused.
Because this wasn't a game—this was a moment.
Tunnel – The King ArrivesLeBron James walked through the tunnel, calm and regal.
23 on his back.
Signature scowl on his face.
Laser focused.
As he passed Kyle in the pregame hallway, he paused briefly.
