A Legend Begins

A Legend Begins is the television pilot of the series Basket Sponge. It aired on January 1, 2014.

Plot
When LeBron James is involved in a boating accident, he finds himself in the land of Bikini Bottom. Soon, he finds himself the new coach of the Bikini Bottom Bulldogs. And he's got a lot of work to do!

Story
LeBron James relaxed in his lounge chair. He was enjoying his grand cruise, during his time off basketball season.

LeBron: This is the life! Best vacation ever!

Captain: Attention, everyone. Ahem.....we are sinking.

The crowd ran around the boat in complete panic. LeBron jumped into the dreadful waters, and passed out.

LeBron: (waking up) Where am I?

SpongeBob: Welcome to the Krusty Krab!!!!

LeBron: The Krusty what?

Krabs: The Krusty Krab!!! Come spend all yer money!!!!

LeBron: What's this thing on my head?

SpongeBob: It's an air helmet. You would've died under here, silly!

LeBron: Under where?

SpongeBob: Haha!!! You said 'underwear'!!!

LeBron: Does this mean I'm underwater? Where AM I?

Krabs: You're in Bikini Bottom, lad.

LeBron: A BIKINI BOTTOM? WHAT THE H-

Krabs: That's the name of the town, lad.

LeBron: I'm obviously dreaming. That's the only reason I'm talking to a crab and a sponge!

Squidward: Trust me, this isn't a dream. It's a nightmare.

LeBron: (running out of the building) I gotta get out of here.

He frantically ran around Bikini Bottom, becoming frightened at every turn. Soon, he stumbled upon a small gym which read "Home of the Bikini Bottom Bulldogs!"

LeBron: (running into the gym) What is going on here?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 50-year-old coach instantly had a heart attack, fell over, and died.

LeBron: .......is he okay?

Random Player: No, he's not!!! Nice going!!! You killed our coach!!! You'll pay for this!!!

All the players picked up the dead body, and ran out of the gym.

LeBron grabbed a basketball, and made a lay-up on one of the baskets.

LeBron: (sigh) I wanna go home.

SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Krabs walked into the gym.

SpongeBob: Finally! We found you! What have you been doing?

LeBron: Well, I accidentally killed the basketball coach. And I made all the players quit.

Krabs: What??? This can't happen! The Bikini Bottom Bulldogs are the pride of Bikini Bottom!

LeBron: Sorry, I wish there's something I could do.

SpongeBob: There is!

SpongeBob whispered into his friend's ears.

Squidward: That's a horrible idea!

Patrick: That's a great idea!

SpongeBob: Then it's settled! LeBron, we're gonna take their place!

LeBron: What do you mean?

SpongeBob: Well, we're gonna become the new players, and you'll become the new coach!

LeBron: Whoa, whoa, whoa...this isn't Space Jam! I still need to get home!

SpongeBob: If you help us win the basketball tournament this season, we'll help you get home!

LeBron: (sigh) Well, I am pretty good at basketball....I'll do it. But you gotta SWEAR you'll help me get home!

SpongeBob: I swear on Squidward's grave!

Squidward: Excuse me?

THE NEXT DAY

LeBron: Everyone, welcome to basketball practice. This will be our first practice of the season. First, let's evaluate everyone's skill.

Larry The Lobster took the ball, dribbled down the court like a beast, and dunked it.

Everyone else clumsily bumbled around, and showed no sign of skill whatsoever.

Plankton: (getting crushed by the ball) Ahhh!!! Curse this stupid ball!!!!!

LeBron: Looks like I have a lot of work to do....