In 2006, I Was the Most Reliable Guy by Kobe's Side

A realistic NBA coming-of-age story, an underdog’s rise, team basketball, and a slow-burn journey that grows more satisfying by the day. Golden finger: kept firmly in check, never overpowered. No instant blow-bys, no perfect shooting, no overwhelming physical dominance. Lin Yan, an undrafted rookie with a polished game, is as calm as still water, but deep down he harbors an unquenchable drive to win. He lacks elite physical gifts, but has the court vision and basketball IQ to read the entire floor. After recording a double-double with zero turnovers in a Summer League game, he earns a Lakers training-camp contract. He steps into the Lakers’ training facility in 2006 to compete for a place among the stars. He doesn’t soar through the air or outrun everyone. With consistency and grit, he puts down roots in the NBA, becoming Kobe’s most reliable piece and embarking on a Chinese-American point guard’s journey with the purple and gold.