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.

Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ


Pregame – The Desert SilenceThe Arizona sun baked the concrete outside the Footprint Center. It was the kind of dry heat that made your lungs beg for shade. But inside the arena, the lights felt just as hot.


Tatum. Brown. Smart. Horford. Rob Williams.


He sat in the second row of the bench in Celtics green warmups. His Kyonic slides planted flat. His injured leg propped up discreetly on a cushioned block beneath his seat. No cameras zoomed in on him this time. They had bigger stars to chase.


Because even without playing a second, Kyle's 52-point masterpiece in the semis was still fresh in their minds. Still carved into their game plans. Still echoing in film rooms.


Chapter 89 - Finals Without the Fire