The news didn't come from his agent first. It came in a flurry of simultaneous vibrations, a digital earthquake that nearly shook his phone off the kitchen island. It was a Tuesday morning, the day after a gritty road win in Chicago. Kyle was making breakfast, something he'd started doing more often now, a domestic ritual that grounded him amidst the chaos. Ari was at the table, her laptop open, sipping ginger tea to settle her stomach.
His phone erupted. Instagram, Twitter, ESPN alerts. The screen flooded with notifications.
**NBA:** *Congratulations to Boston's Kyle Wilson, selected to the 2024 NBA All-Star Team as an Eastern Conference reserve!*
**NBA:** *Kyle Wilson added to the State Farm Rising Stars Challenge!*
**NBA:** *Kyle Wilson is IN for the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest!*
Kyle stood frozen, a spatula in his hand hovering over a sizzling pan of eggs. He looked at Ari, his eyes wide with disbelief. "No way."
