Raising a Superstar

Li Miao, from a later era, was watching his idol Kobe and imagining playing alongside him when he unexpectedly transmigrated to the NBA.

In 2004, Li Miao was 12 years old and about to start eighth grade. Everything was about to begin again.

Curry: This guy's three-pointers are insane. I learned by watching his videos.

Irving: Li taught me how to dribble.

Paul: I'll never forget how he blew past me in one step.

Kobe: Unbelievable. I was his model!

LeBron: This guy's a tank. I can't believe I couldn't knock him over.

Barkley: Wow, that's the first time I've seen an Asian guy fly!

Yao Ming: I see hope in him.

Jordan: He's even richer than I am!

O'Neal: I can't believe he dunked right over me.

Sonya Curry: I really like Li.

He won the Slam Dunk Contest three years in a row. He played every position, from point guard to center. He was at his peak from the moment he debuted. He...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.