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.

Boston was deep in the heart of its summer rhythm—tourists filling Quincy Market, the Charles River sparkling under an unforgiving sun, and the streets humming with post-championship energy. For Kyle Wilson, it was a strange mix of freedom and restlessness. The season was over, his body was healing, but his mind refused to slow down.


The ankle injury was still lingering, even though the Celtics' medical staff kept telling him it was "progressing well." He knew better. Every time he tried to push, even in simple drills, there was that familiar sting in the joint—sharp enough to remind him he wasn't 100%. The playoffs were done without him, Boston had lifted the trophy, but it didn't feel like the story was finished.


Chapter 100 - Summer Heat