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.

The Wells Fargo Center buzzed with that usual Philly hostility. It didn't matter that it was only preseason — the fans came ready to boo anything in green.


Kyle jogged onto the court, hearing the jeers. "Boston flop!" someone screamed. Another voice: "Wilson! Sophomore slump coming!"


Brad Stevens leaned into Kyle before tip. "Don't force. Let the game come to you. It's not about stats tonight."


First quarter — Kyle touched the ball on a swing pass. Tyrese Maxey shaded him tight, crouched low, daring him to dribble. Kyle jabbed once, then pulled up from the elbow. Clank. Too short. The Philly crowd roared.


But next possession, he crashed the boards, snatched an offensive rebound right over Tobias Harris, and hammered home a putback dunk. That shut the crowd up for a second.


Chapter 120 - Preseason Games