In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out.

Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

Celtics Training Facility – Morning After Game 5 (2021 NBA Playoffs)


The hardwood didn't feel like home today.


Not after that performance. Not after 52 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and a game-saving block in the final seconds. A historic rookie playoff performance—the most ever by a teenager in a postseason game. The TD Garden crowd had chanted his name like he was already a legend.


But Kyle Wilson woke up not to the sound of praise—but to silence. And doubt.


Ari sat beside him in the car, watching him grip his iced-down knee.


"They called this meeting too early," she muttered. "Something feels off."


Kyle didn't answer. His eyes were locked ahead, jaw clenched.


Coach Ime Udoka, Brad Stevens, team doctor Miles Chen, and GM DeAndre Fisher were already seated when Kyle walked in wearing his practice gear. Sweatband. Compression sleeves. Like he was ready for war.


Chapter 80 - Shutdown