The bright lights of Indianapolis flickered like a thousand camera flashes. All-Star Weekend had descended on the city, and with it came the roaring crowds, the glitzy events, the high-flying dunks—and now, Kyle Wilson.
A year ago, he was rehabbing a torn meniscus in silence, watching from the shadows as Zion and Ja took the NBA by storm. Now, his name was being called among the league's most promising rookies.
"Kyle Wilson, Boston Celtics—welcome to the Rising Stars Challenge!"
The ovation wasn't deafening. Not yet. But it was there. A mix of intrigue and recognition. Some fans remembered the viral high school clips. Others had watched him clamp up Ant Edwards or knock down a clutch three in crunch time. The buzz was building.
