"Vincent Chu's work is funny and big-hearted, like the best short stories from Sherman Alexie, imbued with a generosity and warmth that reminds us that moments of glory can happen when we least expect it. In eighteen stories that shine a light on people far from champions, Like a champion is an ode to the underdogs and long shots, sad office partes and one-sided basketball games, disappointed worker bees and hopeful lovers"--Page 4 of cover.