God of basketball

Previously

…He looked up at the stars that were beginning to peek through the darkening sky, a familiar comfort in their distant glow. The pressure was still there, a palpable force surrounding him, but for the first time in weeks, Alex felt a flicker of hope. A quiet understanding that perhaps, just perhaps, he could navigate this storm by remembering the simple, pure love that had brought him to the court in the first place. The game was more than just a series of plays to be judged; it was a part of him, a part he was still discovering, even under the most intense scrutiny. And for tonight, that was enough.