3xoticprince
More Than My Jersey follows Malik Johnson, a seventeen-year-old high school basketball star whose life is measured in points, rankings, and expectations. On the court, he's confident, respected, and untouchable. Off the court, he's careful-guarding a truth he's never said out loud.
As pressure builds from family, teammates, and the outside world, Malik must navigate what it means to be talented, Black, and gay in a space that only celebrates him as long as he fits the image. With basketball as both his shield and his cage, Malik leans on his lifelong best friend while quietly questioning how much of himself he can hide before he disappears completely.
This is a story about identity, fear, loyalty, and learning that being more than what people cheer for might be the hardest game of all.