Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog
Kaiden Tian's aspirations of basketball stardom take a heartbreaking turn when a car accident not only claims his mother's life but also robs him of his ability to walk. Undiscouraged, he settles for a role as the waterboy of a top high school basketball team, determined to stay close to the game he loves. However, he meets an untimely death and finds himself inhabiting the body of Kai Guo, a notorious troublemaker blessed with an ideal physical form. [Welcome to the Rise to Legend System!] With this second chance at life, Kaiden sees an opportunity to rewrite his destiny and fulfill the dreams that were once shattered.
A Win Is A Win
Three points. That was definitely three points—which would pull them to a one-point surplus.
But then, it came crashing down with those two words.
No score.
It didn't register at first.
Kai felt a flicker of happiness in his heart, thinking they had done it. However, not long after, he felt like his heart was ripped out and torn into pieces.
"No score?" Max muttered, disbelief heavy in his voice, looking around to confirm if he had heard right.
Zheng's hands hovered in the air, still frozen from the celebratory fist pump he'd started before reality struck.
Jian, standing nearby, was already shaking his head. His sharp eyes had caught it.
"It was late," he said, his voice quiet but certain.
Coach Xu Wei nodded. "Indeed. Just a fraction of a second too late."
The sighs of relief from the veteran team were audible.