you're on your own kid | d. booker

Natalia Bennett is a 24-year-old rising legend, a force in the WNBA with the Dallas Wings, known for her fierce dedication and unparalleled skill on the court. In college at the University of Virginia, she shattered records to become the NCAA all-time leading scorer, assist leader, and triple-double leader, capturing the nation's attention as a once-in-a-generation player. Her name became synonymous with intensity, resilience, and a laser focus that left little room for anything beyond basketball.

As Natalia prepares to turn 25, she's about to take on the biggest stage of her career: the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing the United States with the Women's Basketball Team. The world is watching her every move, with fans expecting her to bring home the gold and cement her legacy in international play.

In Paris, amidst rigorous practices and the excitement of Olympic life, she crosses paths with NBA star Devin Booker. Devin, a laid-back yet intense player for the Phoenix Suns, has also been drawn to the city by the spirit of the Games, even though he's not competing this year. They meet at a team mixer one night, and the chemistry between them is instant, surprising both of them. Natalia, known for her focus and dedication, has rarely let anything or anyone distract her from her goals. But Devin's grounded presence, shared love for the game, and deep respect for her career make her question if there's more to life than just basketball.

As they navigate the Olympic whirlwind together, Natalia finds herself facing personal challenges and questions she's kept buried: Can she let someone else into her tightly guarded world? Is it possible to balance love and the career she's worked so hard to build? Devin, who has also struggled with fame, brings a perspective that Natalia hasn't considered before, helping her see herself beyond just her statistics and records.

Their connection is tested by the demands of the Olympic schedule, media scrutiny, and the looming reality of their separate lives back in the U.S. Yet, through moments shared in Paris – from sunrise runs along the Seine to late-night talks in hidden cafés – Natalia and Devin discover a kindred spirit in one another. For the first time, Natalia considers that life, like basketball, might be about more than just winning or breaking records. It might be about finding someone who understands you on and off the court, someone who sees you not just as a star but as a person.

The story follows Natalia as she navigates the pressures of international competition, the potential of new love, and the realization that her identity as an athlete doesn't have to overshadow her dreams of a full, balanced life. Will she let herself risk everything she's built for the chance at something real with Devin? Or will she guard her heart as fiercely as she guards the ball, leaving love on the sidelines?

CAST

mallory pugh as natalia bennet

[twenty-four, aries, six foot-one, wnba player]

devin booker as himself

[twenty-seven, scorpio, six foot-six, nba player]

note: natalia, skill wise is like a hybrid of caitlin clark and sabrina ionescu also in terms of the story. in the story she would be replacing chelsea gray's spot on the olympic team.