"Turning Point" is the basketball novel that Extra Basket takes place in, and its protagonist, Lucas Graves, is not a naturally talented player. Unlike the typical sports prodigies, Lucas was born without special physical gifts, insane shooting accuracy, or natural talent.
What set him apart? His unbreakable work ethic.
Before gaining Absolute Mimicry, Lucas was an average player at best. His shooting was inconsistent, his dribbling was basic, and he lacked the raw physical explosiveness of elite players. He was constantly overshadowed by naturally gifted athletes who had better height, speed, and talent.
But there was one thing nobody could match—his stamina, endurance, and obsessive dedication to improvement.
Lucas was the first one in the gym and the last one to leave.He practiced relentlessly, training harder than anyone else.He ran more laps, did more drills, and pushed his body beyond its limits every single day.No matter how many times he lost, he never gave up.
Lucas wasn't the best player—but he was the hardest worker.
In Turning Point, Lucas Graves faces off against The Gods, an elite team of five players whose skills are so overwhelming that they seem almost supernatural. Each member embodies the essence of a mythological deity, dominating the court with their unique abilities.
"Zeus" – The Absolute King (Team Captain, Small Forward)
Real Name:Adrian Holt
Build: Athletic, muscular, broad shoulders, with an aura of pure dominance.
Appearance: White-blond hair, electric blue eyes that see only one truth—his truth.
Playstyle:The Absolute Force – What He Decides Becomes Reality on the Court.
Absolute Way – Unlike Lucas' Absolute Mimicry, which copies and refines, Adrian's power is unchallenged. If he decides his shot will go in, then it will. If he decides a path to the basket exists, then it does. There is no questioning his reality—because he is absolute.
Indomitable Presence – His aura alone suppresses weaker players, making them doubt their own skills. The very air around him makes his opponents hesitate.
King's Domain – Within his presence, everything bends to his will. His teammates play better, his opponents struggle under his dominance, and no referee dares to question his plays.
Unshakable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Adrian does not believe in competition—he believes in victory. To him, basketball is not a battle. It is a kingdom, and he is its unchallenged ruler.
"Hades" – The King of the Underworld (Shooting Guard)
Real Name:Dante Vasquez
Build: Lean, wiry, and deceptively strong
Appearance: Jet-black hair, piercing crimson eyes, his movements as silent as death itself
Playstyle:The Silent Assassin – The Game Ends Before You Realize It.
Shadow Step – Moves without making a sound, appearing in passing lanes at the perfect moment to steal and vanish.
Phantom Shot – A deadly mid-range fadeaway that never misses once he has locked onto his target.
Death Grip – Once he marks an opponent, that player will not score. His defense erases players from the game like they never existed.
Cold. Eerie. Dante barely speaks, but his eyes carry the weight of a thousand battles. To him, the court is his graveyard, and his opponents are already buried.
"Poseidon" – The Lord of the Sea (Point Guard)
Real Name:Kai Nakamura
Build: Agile and fluid, built for speed
Appearance: Deep blue hair, ocean-green eyes that reflect the waves
Playstyle:The Flowmaster – The Court Moves at His Command.
Wave Control – His dribbling is so fluid, defenders feel like they're chasing a shadow on water.
Tsunami Pass – Full-court passes that bend around defenders like waves crashing over rocks.
Drowning Defense – Opposing point guards feel trapped in his suffocating defense, as if the ocean itself is swallowing them.
Calm and unshakable, Kai moves like the tides—gentle, until he becomes unstoppable. He never forces plays. He simply flows where the game allows him.
"Ares" – The God of War (Power Forward)
Real Name:Marcus Reid
Build: Massive, broad-chested, pure muscle
Appearance: Fiery red hair, intense amber eyes, always looks like he's ready to fight
Playstyle:The Berserker – Pure Unrelenting Destruction.
Warpath – A relentless post scorer who bulldozes through defenders without mercy.
Battle Armor – Absorbs contact without flinching, making him unstoppable in the paint.
Fearless Rebounding – No one fights harder for a loose ball. He will run through opponents to grab a rebound.
Hot-blooded and aggressive, Marcus plays like every game is a battlefield. He does not care about finesse—only domination.
"Chronos" – The God of Time (Center)
Real Name:Lucien Weiss
Build: Long and lanky, yet eerily controlled
Appearance: Silver hair, golden eyes, moves as if he's always one step ahead
Playstyle:The Timeless Guardian – The Game Moves at His Speed.
Future Sight – He anticipates plays before they even happen, always positioning himself perfectly.
Eternal Block – His shot-blocking instincts are so precise, he barely has to jump to swat away shots.
Slowed Perception – His movements feel unnaturally smooth, as if time bends around him, making him unpredictable.
Quiet and unshaken, Lucien never rushes. To him, basketball is just a game of timing—and he always controls it.