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After hitting the game-winner in the NCAA Finals, Michael Schmidt dies on the court—his heart finally giving out. But he wakes up in 2009, 14 years old, healthy… and 6'9".

Given a second chance and a Michael Jordan Template System, he must grind to unlock greatness—one percent at a time.

No heart condition. No excuses.
Just pure domination.

From high school gyms to NCAA arenas, he’s not here to follow Jordan’s path—
He’s here to surpass it.


Dont have an editor so i get AI to do it (only to fix grammer mistakes though)

Reborn to Dominate the NBA: The 6’9 Jordan System

Michael stepped onto the court for warmups against Northview High—another ranked opponent with a reputation for hard screens, dirt-under-the-nails defense, and trash talk that started before the anthem played.

But instead of barking, their captain walked up to Michael, stuck out a hand, and said:

"I've seen your tape. Lotta guys think you're hype. I don't. Let's hoop."

Michael didn't hesitate. "Then don't blink."

The game was physical from the jump.

Northview pressed, denied, grabbed jerseys, bumped on box-outs. But it wasn't cheap—it was earned contact. They wanted to test his poise.

Drive. Spin. Fade. Pull-up. Kick-out. Post-up.

At one point in the second quarter, he got knocked to the floor after a contested layup. Their big man offered him a hand.

Michael took it. [Trait Triggered: Earned Respect Tier I] [Progress: 15.04%]

It was 42–40 at halftime. Jamal had 10. Michael had 16, 5, and 4.

Coach didn't say much. He didn't have to. They were in it.

Michael called for a 1–4 set. Northview adjusted. He countered with a flare to Jamal. Three.

Next play: backdoor lob off a screen-the-screener. Dunk.

Let them ice him on the wing, only to slip a bounce pass between two feet to a cutter.

Northview's bench couldn't even talk trash. They were too busy watching.

[Skill Trait Boosted: Offensive Orchestration Tier I → Tier II]

Northview doubled. Michael passed. They tripled. He passed again.

When the defense finally sagged off Jamal—

Final minute. Up two. Shot clock winding down. Michael jabbed. Crossed. Drove. Hard stop. Step-through. Scoop layup off glass.

Final score: 71–66. Michael: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists.

In the handshake line, Northview's coach pulled him aside.

"You play like someone who's already seen the league."

[System Update: Peer-Level Respect Achieved] [Progress: 15.42%]

After the game, he sat in the locker room surrounded by noise, laughter, and music.

He was respected.

Chapter 19 – Respect